chevyav53
Junior Member
Posts โข 1,356
Likes โข 1,134
August 2017
|
TNT vs UPS Shipping, by chevyav53 on May 21, 2019 14:21:21 GMT 1, Hello, about to have a small hand painted sculpture shipped. They gave me numerous shipping options. One of the best in terms of price and shipping times was a TNT. They appear to be a subsidiary of Fedex.
Wondering if any experience with them especially if youโre in the US? Next best option is UPS.
Hello, about to have a small hand painted sculpture shipped. They gave me numerous shipping options. One of the best in terms of price and shipping times was a TNT. They appear to be a subsidiary of Fedex.
Wondering if any experience with them especially if youโre in the US? Next best option is UPS.
|
|
irl1
Full Member
Posts โข 9,274
Likes โข 9,380
December 2017
|
TNT vs UPS Shipping, by irl1 on May 21, 2019 14:40:14 GMT 1, Hello, about to have a small hand painted sculpture shipped. They gave me numerous shipping options. One of the best in terms of price and shipping times was a TNT. They appear to be a subsidiary of Fedex. Wondering if any experience with them especially if youโre in the US? Next best option is UPS.
Hello, about to have a small hand painted sculpture shipped. They gave me numerous shipping options. One of the best in terms of price and shipping times was a TNT. They appear to be a subsidiary of Fedex. Wondering if any experience with them especially if youโre in the US? Next best option is UPS. I used TNT in the States 2 months ago. They sent my parcel to the wrong address. It took 5 weeks for them to collect it from the guy who received it by mistake. |
|
rob
New Member
Posts โข 163
Likes โข 122
December 2007
|
TNT vs UPS Shipping, by rob on May 21, 2019 14:59:28 GMT 1, I use UPS in the UK for work, about 25-40 parcels per day and most are delivered on time without problems.
Just make sure you are clear with the value and contents of what you are shipping as most couriers insure by weight, about ยฃ20 per KG as standard.
Also, whoever you ship by, take photos of the sculpture before shipping, during packing and the packed box. A common excuse for damaged goods is insufficient packing, so keep proof of everything.
From prior experience, deal direct with the shipping company, not a third party agent like Parcel Hero as you will get no support from these companies if something does go wrong.. cheapest is not always best with couriers..
Good luck..
I use UPS in the UK for work, about 25-40 parcels per day and most are delivered on time without problems.
Just make sure you are clear with the value and contents of what you are shipping as most couriers insure by weight, about ยฃ20 per KG as standard.
Also, whoever you ship by, take photos of the sculpture before shipping, during packing and the packed box. A common excuse for damaged goods is insufficient packing, so keep proof of everything.
From prior experience, deal direct with the shipping company, not a third party agent like Parcel Hero as you will get no support from these companies if something does go wrong.. cheapest is not always best with couriers..
Good luck..
|
|
Matt
Junior Member
Posts โข 2,348
Likes โข 3,435
September 2014
|
TNT vs UPS Shipping, by Matt on May 21, 2019 15:26:48 GMT 1, My experience :
Avoid TNT for transatlantic freight to US. Not their home turf...they lose stuff inevitably
Use UPS or FedEx for the US, and always the fastest service you can afford
My experience :
Avoid TNT for transatlantic freight to US. Not their home turf...they lose stuff inevitably
Use UPS or FedEx for the US, and always the fastest service you can afford
|
|
NYart
Junior Member
Posts โข 1,221
Likes โข 843
January 2016
|
TNT vs UPS Shipping, by NYart on May 21, 2019 15:45:20 GMT 1, On the receiving end in the states, UPS tends to be the most careless.
On the receiving end in the states, UPS tends to be the most careless.
|
|
chevyav53
Junior Member
Posts โข 1,356
Likes โข 1,134
August 2017
|
TNT vs UPS Shipping, by chevyav53 on May 21, 2019 16:22:35 GMT 1, My experience : Avoid TNT for transatlantic freight to US. Not their home turf...they lose stuff inevitably Use UPS or FedEx for the US, and always the fastest service you can afford
Matt That is what I was thinking as well, the fastest service....
The item I am receiving is โฌ1,400 a small sculpture and original drawing
Shipping options
DHL - not even bothering listing 
TNT - โฌ170 48hr estimate
UPS - โฌ220 48hr estimate
Fedex - โฌ330 24hr
was curious on TNT as 48hr was not bad and for โฌ170 if good feedback I would have done, but if going with UPS for another โฌ110 may as well use Fedex as I see it as extra insurance.
My experience : Avoid TNT for transatlantic freight to US. Not their home turf...they lose stuff inevitably Use UPS or FedEx for the US, and always the fastest service you can afford Thank you all for the feedback. Matt That is what I was thinking as well, the fastest service.... The item I am receiving is โฌ1,400 a small sculpture and original drawing Shipping options DHL - not even bothering listing TNT - โฌ170 48hr estimate UPS - โฌ220 48hr estimate Fedex - โฌ330 24hr was curious on TNT as 48hr was not bad and for โฌ170 if good feedback I would have done, but if going with UPS for another โฌ110 may as well use Fedex as I see it as extra insurance. |
|
