JosephMartyn Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Morning folks! I am certain this will have been asked somewhere already, (possibly by me 10 years ago haha!) so apologies in advance for the repetition! Who do folk currently recommend for sending guitars in the UK? With full insurance for damage and loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 It's been asked a few times and the answers will vary with luck, region, even individual driver (e.g., my Parcelforce guy is amazing, DPD generally good, the UPS driver/depot on the other hand......) Most people agree that Evri are to be avoided I believe 👍 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 You have to pack to to be as courierproof as possible. You have to assume the worst. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrixn1 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 1 hour ago, JosephMartyn said: With full insurance for damage and loss Parcelforce will allow you to buy enhanced compensation for musical instruments – but musical instruments are excluded from all compensation: "1.8 Excluded Goods means items that are excluded from all compensation cover (including without limitation, any enhanced compensation cover otherwise available to be purchased for Parcelforce Worldwide services). These include fragile goods (including ceramics, glassware, lighting, TV/PC monitors and musical instruments)" – https://www.parcelforce.com/conditions-of-carriage I assume other couriers have similar T&C. However, if you purchase your Parcelforce service via https://www.overlandexpress.co.uk/musical-instrument-courier , then you are covered. "We also have our own insurance that fully covers instruments against damage or loss in transit." But read their T&C to make sure you qualify; from memory, the instrument must be in a hardcase, itself within a cardboard box, and you must take photos of the packaging The last couple of times I've used them it was £42 for a £700 instrument and £49 for £1000. You don't have to choose Parcelforce as your carrier when using Overland Express - they partner with some others too. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downunderwonder Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Better still, agree to walk through the very sensible over sized sitting on the ground hoops of Overland on behalf of the buyer and get them to do all the arranging and paying so it is their insurance policy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pea Turgh Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 Overland Express are my usual choice, but they’re quoting a bit much for sending a bass to Greece. Parcel Monkey have given me a quote at half the price, but won’t be fully insured. From memory, there was a recommendation here about a separate insurer, but I can’t find it now. Does this ring any bells for anyone else? @AndyTravis - I have a feeling the knowledge came from your fountain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 I’ve used overland before. Think they insure separately Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 19 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: I’ve used overland before. Think they insure separately I’ve re read the question posed… I can’t recall a separate insurer. sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 (edited) 44 minutes ago, Pea Turgh said: From memory, there was a recommendation here about a separate insurer, but I can’t find it now. Does this ring any bells for anyone else? @AndyTravis - I have a feeling the knowledge came from your fountain! Could have been me. I've used Securus, www.securus.com, a few times to cover instruments sent via Parcelforce. I can't comment on how good they are if you have a claim as the deliveries were spot on. Edited June 9 by BassBunny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pea Turgh Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 2 hours ago, BassBunny said: Could have been me. I've used Securus, www.securus.com, a few times to cover instruments sent via Parcelforce. I can't comment on how good they are if you have a claim as the deliveries were spot on. Thats the fella! https://www.secursus.com/en-gb/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teyeplayer Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 Have heard good things about Lenspeed. Isn’t cheap but you don’t have the parcel force broken neck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey D Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 Anyone got a good courier recommendation from Republic of Ireland to mainland UK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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