Lorne Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 +1 for Interparcel I paid them to ship a Thru neck bass in a gigbag (In a box obviousley) to the USA on a 3 day guaranteed delivery and it didn't even take 48 hours,awesome company Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul, the Posted October 19, 2007 Author Share Posted October 19, 2007 (edited) [i][b]Updated [/b][/i] Looks like UPS is a rising star. Would love to see more exploration with [url="http://www.uksameday.net/"]UK SameDay[/url]. :- They could become the choice value(?) service. Thanks for the input everyone. Edited October 19, 2007 by paul, the Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZPQ Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 +1 for UPS arranged online on Tues pm for a speaker cab (32kg) to be collected in London and shipped to Hull, they collected on Wed just after lunch and delivered thurs at 8.30am cost £30 inc 600 insurance. -1 for DHL - failed to turn up to collect a speaker. Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul, the Posted October 25, 2007 Author Share Posted October 25, 2007 (edited) [i][b]Updated[/b][/i] [quote name='ZPQ' post='79244' date='Oct 25 2007, 09:33 AM']+1 for UPS arranged online on Tues pm for a speaker cab (32kg) to be collected in London and shipped to Hull, they collected on Wed just after lunch and delivered thurs at 8.30am cost £30 inc 600 insurance. -1 for DHL - failed to turn up to collect a speaker. Cheers John[/quote] I'm glad someone mentioned DHL after I heard the quote below. I'm sorry for not posting it sooner. From now on, any relevant information I see on other threads I'll quote so that people can search within and make a more informed decision. [quote name='Dodge' post='69263' date='Oct 3 2007, 09:35 PM']Just arrived home to find my Thomann order on my doorstep in full view, unsigned for. That's £150+ worth of stock just waiting to be half-inched. Idiots.[/quote] That's referring to DHL, the thread is [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=6518&hl=Just+arrived+home+to+find+my+Thomann+order+on+my+doorstep+in+full+view"]here[/url]. Edited October 25, 2007 by paul, the Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkysimon Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 +1 for Interparcel, shipped a 1x12" combo amplifier (despite a slightly worrying entry in their Prohibited Items list: Magnetic and Ferromagnetic material). Picked up and delivered when they said. The shipment actually travelled with DHL, so perhaps some credit should go to them? £9 for a 20kg item, £5 insurance up to £250. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R,5,R,5... Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 +1 UPS (US --> UK). Had a (heavy) rack preamp sent over. No problems except for a one-day delay in delivering. Ended up not having to pay custom fees, but that was just sheer luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul, the Posted November 7, 2007 Author Share Posted November 7, 2007 [u][b]Updated[/b][/u] [quote name='R,5,R,5...' post='84349' date='Nov 6 2007, 09:43 AM']+1 UPS (US --> UK). Had a (heavy) rack preamp sent over. No problems except for a one-day delay in delivering. Ended up not having to pay custom fees, but that was just sheer luck.[/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R,5,R,5... Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 'Whiskers on kittens and raindrops on roses, People with cheetos rammed right up their noses, Sheep in red lipstick, and crisp jammy biccies, These are a few of my favourite things!' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 [quote name='paul, the' post='73828' date='Oct 13 2007, 03:03 PM']Nik, I've added you in as using UK SameDay rather than APC as the insurance policy is seemingly different. Let me know if you agree or not.[/quote] Just used APC again to ship a Peavey 410 from West Country to West Sussex.. Arrived safe and sound the next day and cost £31.00! Great service for an item that weighs 43kg... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul, the Posted November 15, 2007 Author Share Posted November 15, 2007 [quote name='silverfoxnik' post='88755' date='Nov 15 2007, 12:37 AM']Just used APC again to ship a Peavey 410 from West Country to West Sussex.. Arrived safe and sound the next day and cost £31.00! Great service for an item that weighs 43kg...[/quote] Do you know if that was APC or UK SameDay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 [quote name='paul, the' post='88765' date='Nov 15 2007, 03:32 AM']Do you know if that was APC or UK SameDay?[/quote] It was APC but the depot in Gloucestershire: NATIONWIDE EXPRESS SERVICES UNIT C6 INNSWORTH TECHNOLOGY PARK INNSWORTH LANE GLOUCESTER GL3 1DL TEL: 01452 731858 They gave me a very similar quality of service as UK Sameday did...Excellent all round.. Nik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul, the Posted November 24, 2007 Author Share Posted November 24, 2007 [i][b]Updated[/b][/i] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99ster Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 +1 for '[url="http://www.apc-overnight.com/"]APC Overnight[/url]' - used them to ship 2 basses now (with insurance) - all good... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul, the Posted December 2, 2007 Author Share Posted December 2, 2007 [i][b]Updated[/b][/i] Although I wish APC would make their minds up about insurance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha-Dave Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 a +1 for UPC: a 29kg amp head (inc rack case) insured for £500 sent from Yorkshire to Somerset in 48 hours for £37. The only downside was waiting for the pick-up between 2 & 5pm, but as an alternative I could have dropped it at their depot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul, the Posted December 6, 2007 Author Share Posted December 6, 2007 (edited) [i][b]Updated[/b][/i] Edited December 6, 2007 by paul, the Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinynorman Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 I've had nothing but good experience with InterParcel. Always pickup on time and no problems with deliveries, and I've used them a lot. if you register, you get 5% discount as a returning customer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s_u_y_* Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 A +1 for Parcelforce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul, the Posted December 12, 2007 Author Share Posted December 12, 2007 [i][b][url="http://www.sternestmeanings.com/"]Updated[/url][/b][/i], cheers guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jono Bolton Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 On the Interparcel website you have the option of using either interparcel or city link, are they part of the same company? and from what I've gathered, interparcel = good, city link = bad. Is interparcel a safe bet? I can get added insurance too i think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul, the Posted December 29, 2007 Author Share Posted December 29, 2007 [quote name='jono b' post='110550' date='Dec 29 2007, 02:49 PM']On the Interparcel website you have the option of using either interparcel or city link, are they part of the same company? and from what I've gathered, interparcel = good, city link = bad. Is interparcel a safe bet? I can get added insurance too i think.[/quote] I don't know whether they are part of the same company or not; but I'd make the assumption that they probably don't use he same people to do the deliveries going by the reviews so far. Citylink is for account holders with, I think, a weekly minimum assignment requirement. I don't think anyone is a safe bet but Interparcel seem very good, how you package will aid your chances. Under the link on the first page there are some links with differing evaluations ('BC thread 1' etc). If I were to send gear myself I'd use either UPS, Interparcel or APC (if they'll insure). An interesting claims policy, though: [quote name='paul, the' post='74030' date='Oct 14 2007, 02:27 AM']Interesting reading on the [url="http://www.interparcel.com/terms.php"]Interparcel Terms & Conditions page[/url]: [i]In the rare event of damage all packaging must be kept for inspection by the carrier. The item must be available for inspection in the state it was delivered, at the address it was delivered to. If the item is moved / repaired or if the packaging is not kept any claim will be voided. Photographs of the internal and external packaging as well as the damaged item must be supplied to start a claim.[/i] [i]In the event of damage repair costs must be supplied. If the item cannot be repaired then we would need this in writing from a specialist for the full claim amount to be considered.[/i] And this I found surprising: Loss or damage under the following conditions will not be covered: [b]* Acts of God[/b] * Consequences of war * Insufficient packaging / Incorrect labelling * Prohibited / Restricted Items - listed in our Help and information section[/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welshbassist Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 I received a cab though UPS. It arrived next day, quicker than I imagined, but they delivered it to a hotel instead of my house, completely off. It wasn't even in the same street or anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jono Bolton Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 I'm confused about APC's charges. I can't find anywhere where I can find a quote. Would I be better to phone the nearest depot to find out how much it'll cost? It's Peavey combo that weighs roughly 40kg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul, the Posted January 6, 2008 Author Share Posted January 6, 2008 [quote name='jono b' post='111570' date='Dec 31 2007, 05:35 PM']I'm confused about APC's charges. I can't find anywhere where I can find a quote. Would I be better to phone the nearest depot to find out how much it'll cost? It's Peavey combo that weighs roughly 40kg.[/quote] Sorry for the late response. I'm sure you've got this sorted by now but with APC you just give them a ring. Make sure you have the details ready:- ie weight and volumetric weight. Link to work it out: [url="http://www.apc-overnight.com/information.php"]http://www.apc-overnight.com/information.php[/url] Let us now how it goes/how it went. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinynorman Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 [quote name='jono b' post='110550' date='Dec 29 2007, 02:49 PM']On the Interparcel website you have the option of using either interparcel or city link, are they part of the same company? and from what I've gathered, interparcel = good, city link = bad. Is interparcel a safe bet? I can get added insurance too i think.[/quote] Interparcel is just an agent for various courier companies, so they'll give CityLink the volume commitment they want for an account and bulk discounts. Then they resell that to you at less than you would have to pay going to UPS or Parcelforce as an individual. They used to rebrand all the services and you'd just have to accept whoever turned up, but now you can pick DHL, CityLink, UPS etc, depending on how much you're prepared to pay. I've used all three of those through InterParcel and never had a problem, but I've probably been lucky. Possibly with the volume Interparcel have they get better service, but I don't know that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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