1743art
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Best courier services , by 1743art on May 13, 2020 19:18:19 GMT 1, Hey guys I've had a little bit of trouble recently with a few pieces being damaged while sending them only to find out when I claim on the insurance that although they were happy to take my money to pay for the full Insurnace, artwork, canvases or prints are not actually included on their insured items. Therfore they won't pay out and its a real pain in the ass. Any help woild be great thanks
Hey guys I've had a little bit of trouble recently with a few pieces being damaged while sending them only to find out when I claim on the insurance that although they were happy to take my money to pay for the full Insurnace, artwork, canvases or prints are not actually included on their insured items. Therfore they won't pay out and its a real pain in the ass. Any help woild be great thanks
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Best courier services , by John The Badgers on May 13, 2020 19:38:51 GMT 1, Not sure where you are based 1743art, but have had great service from Fragilistics in the UK? I know MFM use them as well.
I think their main business is shipping mirrors, that's Fragilistics, not MFM, so the service dedicated to sending items liable to damage.
The rates I have been quoted are pretty good as well.
All my experiences have been really positive, and they seem to really care about giving a good service.
If you need a contact person/e-mail address etc, just send me a PM.
Not sure where you are based 1743art, but have had great service from Fragilistics in the UK? I know MFM use them as well.
I think their main business is shipping mirrors, that's Fragilistics, not MFM, so the service dedicated to sending items liable to damage.
The rates I have been quoted are pretty good as well.
All my experiences have been really positive, and they seem to really care about giving a good service.
If you need a contact person/e-mail address etc, just send me a PM.
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Ruggs
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Best courier services , by Ruggs on May 13, 2020 19:39:34 GMT 1, Hey guys I've had a little bit of trouble recently with a few pieces being damaged while sending them only to find out when I claim on the insurance that although they were happy to take my money to pay for the full Insurnace, artwork, canvases or prints are not actually included on their insured items. Therfore they won't pay out and its a real pain in the ass. Any help woild be great thanksย
Flight Logistics are excellent. I recently used Saphoy Limited who also did a great job.
EDIT: cheaper works sent via Royal Mail, Parcelforce and DHL.
Hey guys I've had a little bit of trouble recently with a few pieces being damaged while sending them only to find out when I claim on the insurance that although they were happy to take my money to pay for the full Insurnace, artwork, canvases or prints are not actually included on their insured items. Therfore they won't pay out and its a real pain in the ass. Any help woild be great thanksย Flight Logistics are excellent. I recently used Saphoy Limited who also did a great job. EDIT: cheaper works sent via Royal Mail, Parcelforce and DHL. |
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guitarbeard
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Best courier services , by guitarbeard on May 13, 2020 20:02:28 GMT 1, Used Fragilistics several times, very good.
Where are you based?
Jay
Used Fragilistics several times, very good.
Where are you based?
Jay
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quinn
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Best courier services , by quinn on May 13, 2020 20:52:17 GMT 1, Not sure where you are based 1743art, but have had great service from Fragilistics in the UK? I know MFM use them as well. I think their main business is shipping mirrors, that's Fragilistics, not MFM,ย so the service dedicated to sending items liable to damage. The rates I have been quoted are pretty good as well. All my experiences have been really positive, and they seem to really care about giving a good service. If you need a contact person/e-mail address etc, just send me a PM.
ive used them a few times but only through mr frameman and they were brilliant and very professional. I did contact them once independently but the price was shockingly high. They said they do a deal when using mr frameman.
Not sure where you are based 1743art, but have had great service from Fragilistics in the UK? I know MFM use them as well. I think their main business is shipping mirrors, that's Fragilistics, not MFM,ย so the service dedicated to sending items liable to damage. The rates I have been quoted are pretty good as well. All my experiences have been really positive, and they seem to really care about giving a good service. If you need a contact person/e-mail address etc, just send me a PM. ive used them a few times but only through mr frameman and they were brilliant and very professional. I did contact them once independently but the price was shockingly high. They said they do a deal when using mr frameman. |
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Poster Bob
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Best courier services , by Poster Bob on May 14, 2020 11:36:59 GMT 1, There's one guy there that gives out bad quotes and quotes for a special service with no other pick-ups. You have to say "Oi, nah bruv" and then he'll send out another one for ยฃ30 collection.
Flight Logistics are excellent. I recently used Saphoy Limited who also did a great job. Flight Logistics are horrendously expensive though. ย I was quoted ยฃ250 to collect and ship one print within the UK. ย Ridiculous. ย ย
There's one guy there that gives out bad quotes and quotes for a special service with no other pick-ups. You have to say "Oi, nah bruv" and then he'll send out another one for ยฃ30 collection. Flight Logistics are excellent. I recently used Saphoy Limited who also did a great job. Flight Logistics are horrendously expensive though. ย I was quoted ยฃ250 to collect and ship one print within the UK. ย Ridiculous. ย ย |
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SPCollector
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Best courier services , by SPCollector on May 14, 2020 18:06:50 GMT 1, I usually use UPS and never have any problem
I usually use UPS and never have any problem
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bradk
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July 2017
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Best courier services , by bradk on May 14, 2020 18:32:20 GMT 1, Flight Logistics are excellent. I recently used Saphoy Limited who also did a great job. Flight Logistics are horrendously expensive though. I was quoted ยฃ250 to collect and ship one print within the UK. Ridiculous.
Flight Logistics are excellent. I recently used Saphoy Limited who also did a great job. Flight Logistics are horrendously expensive though. I was quoted ยฃ250 to collect and ship one print within the UK. Ridiculous. I've heard this once before and find it odd - I have used them many times and from the start have always found them really reasonable given their A1 customer service level and delivery |
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blenki
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June 2015
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Best courier services , by blenki on May 15, 2020 7:23:57 GMT 1, Ive used Transglobal express before.
They offer their own insurance which is separate to the company handling the parcel (art). And it wasn't very expensive.
Before i've asked them directly on their live chat, regarding insurance, stated what the item was, value etc and they've given a price and agreed the item was insured for damage / loss.
Ive then screen shotted this as evidence.
Not needed to claim, so can't comment on that part.
But might be worth a look.
Ive used Transglobal express before.
They offer their own insurance which is separate to the company handling the parcel (art). And it wasn't very expensive.
Before i've asked them directly on their live chat, regarding insurance, stated what the item was, value etc and they've given a price and agreed the item was insured for damage / loss.
Ive then screen shotted this as evidence.
Not needed to claim, so can't comment on that part.
But might be worth a look.
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Foolsgold
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Best courier services , by Foolsgold on May 15, 2020 9:38:27 GMT 1, It's all about the packaging, but obviously, the more packaging used, the more expensive something becomes to ship, but if you're sending a 50k print to the US, it becomes irrelevant really.
It's all about the packaging, but obviously, the more packaging used, the more expensive something becomes to ship, but if you're sending a 50k print to the US, it becomes irrelevant really.
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Karl Read
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Best courier services , by Karl Read on May 15, 2020 10:50:19 GMT 1, Any ideas of the best people to use to ship a 5ft x 4ft canvas from UK to Norway. I normally use Flight Logistics but i've been quoted ยฃ657 (inc for them to pack) or ยฃ482 if i pack it myself. Seems crazy expensive!
EDIT: And that's by Road!
Any ideas of the best people to use to ship a 5ft x 4ft canvas from UK to Norway. I normally use Flight Logistics but i've been quoted ยฃ657 (inc for them to pack) or ยฃ482 if i pack it myself. Seems crazy expensive!
EDIT: And that's by Road!
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1743art
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Best courier services , by 1743art on May 15, 2020 11:54:12 GMT 1, I usually use UPS and never have any problem
I usually use UPS and never have any problem Finally ups have told me that for me to be able to send it and Insure it to its ยฃ300 sale price it needs to be appraised by a gallery otherwise they won't insure it. This is getting Ridiculous |
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Geezer Mate
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Best courier services , by Geezer Mate on May 15, 2020 13:17:46 GMT 1, Hermes
Hermes
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denzil
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Best courier services , by denzil on May 15, 2020 13:28:54 GMT 1, Ah The Hermes Special -
Thu, 14 May 2020 2:40 PM N/A Delivery attempt made- allow 24h
Ah The Hermes Special - Thu, 14 May 2020 2:40 PM N/A Delivery attempt made- allow 24h |
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sharky
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Best courier services , by sharky on May 15, 2020 13:37:19 GMT 1, Flight Logistics has always done a great job for me!
Flight Logistics has always done a great job for me!
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ca
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Best courier services , by ca on May 15, 2020 13:37:36 GMT 1, Any ideas of the best people to use to ship a 5ft x 4ft canvas from UK to Norway. I normally use Flight Logistics but i've been quoted ยฃ657 (inc for them to pack) or ยฃ482 if i pack it myself. Seems crazy expensive! EDIT: And that's by Road!
IMO, it doesnโt seem thaaaat bad considering how big this thing is
Any ideas of the best people to use to ship a 5ft x 4ft canvas from UK to Norway. I normally use Flight Logistics but i've been quoted ยฃ657 (inc for them to pack) or ยฃ482 if i pack it myself. Seems crazy expensive! EDIT: And that's by Road! IMO, it doesnโt seem thaaaat bad considering how big this thing is |
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denzil
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Best courier services , by denzil on May 15, 2020 14:03:17 GMT 1, Over a Thousand mile road trip , Channel crossing ,plus ferry crossing from Denmark to Norway
when you look at it it's a bit of a trip for the money really
Over a Thousand mile road trip , Channel crossing ,plus ferry crossing from Denmark to Norway
when you look at it it's a bit of a trip for the money really
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Karl Read
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Best courier services , by Karl Read on May 15, 2020 14:05:13 GMT 1, Any ideas of the best people to use to ship a 5ft x 4ft canvas from UK to Norway. I normally use Flight Logistics but i've been quoted ยฃ657 (inc for them to pack) or ยฃ482 if i pack it myself. Seems crazy expensive! EDIT: And that's by Road! IMO, it doesnโt seem thaaaat bad considering how big this thing is
Any ideas of the best people to use to ship a 5ft x 4ft canvas from UK to Norway. I normally use Flight Logistics but i've been quoted ยฃ657 (inc for them to pack) or ยฃ482 if i pack it myself. Seems crazy expensive! EDIT: And that's by Road! IMO, it doesnโt seem thaaaat bad considering how big this thing is Yeah pretty big, still thought that was pricey. |
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Pistol
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Best courier services , by Pistol on May 15, 2020 14:58:02 GMT 1, Basically you get what you pay for. Same as everything. You donโt get something for nothing!
Basically you get what you pay for. Same as everything. You donโt get something for nothing!
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Foolsgold
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Best courier services , by Foolsgold on May 15, 2020 18:43:40 GMT 1, Any ideas of the best people to use to ship a 5ft x 4ft canvas from UK to Norway. I normally use Flight Logistics but i've been quoted ยฃ657 (inc for them to pack) or ยฃ482 if i pack it myself. Seems crazy expensive! EDIT: And that's by Road!
Hi Karl, if you are packing it yourself and are happy that the packaging is robust enough for the trip, I would call Sovereign Speed for a quote.
It's probably who Flight Logistics would use to get it to Norway as (without checking) it's too large to fit in the cargo hold of any aircraft bound for Norway from the UK.
sovereignspeed.com/en/home-en/
If you dont trust yourself to pack it, speak to Universal packaging, they are literally a stones throw from Sovs hub in Colnbrook.
Let me know how you get on.
Any ideas of the best people to use to ship a 5ft x 4ft canvas from UK to Norway. I normally use Flight Logistics but i've been quoted ยฃ657 (inc for them to pack) or ยฃ482 if i pack it myself. Seems crazy expensive! EDIT: And that's by Road! Hi Karl, if you are packing it yourself and are happy that the packaging is robust enough for the trip, I would call Sovereign Speed for a quote. It's probably who Flight Logistics would use to get it to Norway as (without checking) it's too large to fit in the cargo hold of any aircraft bound for Norway from the UK. sovereignspeed.com/en/home-en/If you dont trust yourself to pack it, speak to Universal packaging, they are literally a stones throw from Sovs hub in Colnbrook. Let me know how you get on. |
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irl1
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Best courier services , by irl1 on May 15, 2020 19:06:07 GMT 1, Any ideas of the best people to use to ship a 5ft x 4ft canvas from UK to Norway. I normally use Flight Logistics but i've been quoted ยฃ657 (inc for them to pack) or ยฃ482 if i pack it myself. Seems crazy expensive! EDIT: And that's by Road!
I shipped a 6ft X 4ft. Took the canvas off the frame then took the frame apart and tied it together.
Some bubble wrap on the frame then rolled the canvas around it. Some more bubble wrap and shipped.
The guy just had it stretched again.
Any ideas of the best people to use to ship a 5ft x 4ft canvas from UK to Norway. I normally use Flight Logistics but i've been quoted ยฃ657 (inc for them to pack) or ยฃ482 if i pack it myself. Seems crazy expensive! EDIT: And that's by Road! I shipped a 6ft X 4ft. Took the canvas off the frame then took the frame apart and tied it together. Some bubble wrap on the frame then rolled the canvas around it. Some more bubble wrap and shipped. The guy just had it stretched again. |
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Karl Read
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Best courier services , by Karl Read on May 15, 2020 22:39:24 GMT 1, Any ideas of the best people to use to ship a 5ft x 4ft canvas from UK to Norway. I normally use Flight Logistics but i've been quoted ยฃ657 (inc for them to pack) or ยฃ482 if i pack it myself. Seems crazy expensive! EDIT: And that's by Road! Hi Karl, if you are packing it yourself and are happy that the packaging is robust enough for the trip, I would call Sovereign Speed for a quote. It's probably who Flight Logistics would use to get it to Norway as (without checking) it's too large to fit in the cargo hold of any aircraft bound for Norway from the UK. sovereignspeed.com/en/home-en/If you dont trust yourself to pack it, speak to Universal packaging, they are literally a stones throw from Sovs hub in Colnbrook. Let me know how you get on.
Any ideas of the best people to use to ship a 5ft x 4ft canvas from UK to Norway. I normally use Flight Logistics but i've been quoted ยฃ657 (inc for them to pack) or ยฃ482 if i pack it myself. Seems crazy expensive! EDIT: And that's by Road! Hi Karl, if you are packing it yourself and are happy that the packaging is robust enough for the trip, I would call Sovereign Speed for a quote. It's probably who Flight Logistics would use to get it to Norway as (without checking) it's too large to fit in the cargo hold of any aircraft bound for Norway from the UK. sovereignspeed.com/en/home-en/If you dont trust yourself to pack it, speak to Universal packaging, they are literally a stones throw from Sovs hub in Colnbrook. Let me know how you get on. Thanks for that, will definitely check it out. ๐ |
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Karl Read
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Best courier services , by Karl Read on May 15, 2020 22:41:56 GMT 1, Any ideas of the best people to use to ship a 5ft x 4ft canvas from UK to Norway. I normally use Flight Logistics but i've been quoted ยฃ657 (inc for them to pack) or ยฃ482 if i pack it myself. Seems crazy expensive! EDIT: And that's by Road! I shipped a 6ft X 4ft. Took the canvas off the frame then took the frame apart and tied it together. Some bubble wrap on the frame then rolled the canvas around it. Some more bubble wrap and shipped. The guy just had it stretched again.
Any ideas of the best people to use to ship a 5ft x 4ft canvas from UK to Norway. I normally use Flight Logistics but i've been quoted ยฃ657 (inc for them to pack) or ยฃ482 if i pack it myself. Seems crazy expensive! EDIT: And that's by Road! I shipped a 6ft X 4ft. Took the canvas off the frame then took the frame apart and tied it together. Some bubble wrap on the frame then rolled the canvas around it. Some more bubble wrap and shipped. The guy just had it stretched again. Did consider that but would like to avoid that if possible. The buyer would also want that avoided. Would be about ยฃ175 I think it was. |
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irl1
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Best courier services , by irl1 on May 15, 2020 22:58:25 GMT 1, I shipped a 6ft X 4ft. Took the canvas off the frame then took the frame apart and tied it together. Some bubble wrap on the frame then rolled the canvas around it. Some more bubble wrap and shipped. The guy just had it stretched again. Did consider that but would like to avoid that if possible. The buyer would also want that avoided. Would be about ยฃ175 I think it was.
I shipped a 6ft X 4ft. Took the canvas off the frame then took the frame apart and tied it together. Some bubble wrap on the frame then rolled the canvas around it. Some more bubble wrap and shipped. The guy just had it stretched again. Did consider that but would like to avoid that if possible. The buyer would also want that avoided. Would be about ยฃ175 I think it was. It saves getting a crate built and won't get damaged being off the frame. |
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Foolsgold
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Best courier services , by Foolsgold on May 15, 2020 23:01:23 GMT 1, Hi Karl, if you are packing it yourself and are happy that the packaging is robust enough for the trip, I would call Sovereign Speed for a quote. It's probably who Flight Logistics would use to get it to Norway as (without checking) it's too large to fit in the cargo hold of any aircraft bound for Norway from the UK. sovereignspeed.com/en/home-en/If you dont trust yourself to pack it, speak to Universal packaging, they are literally a stones throw from Sovs hub in Colnbrook. Let me know how you get on. Thanks for that, will definitely check it out. ๐
No worries, i'm going off 25 years of freight forwarding experience at LHR working for the most expensive courier company there is ...bar none.
Hi Karl, if you are packing it yourself and are happy that the packaging is robust enough for the trip, I would call Sovereign Speed for a quote. It's probably who Flight Logistics would use to get it to Norway as (without checking) it's too large to fit in the cargo hold of any aircraft bound for Norway from the UK. sovereignspeed.com/en/home-en/If you dont trust yourself to pack it, speak to Universal packaging, they are literally a stones throw from Sovs hub in Colnbrook. Let me know how you get on. Thanks for that, will definitely check it out. ๐ No worries, i'm going off 25 years of freight forwarding experience at LHR working for the most expensive courier company there is ...bar none. |
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thor
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Best courier services , by thor on May 15, 2020 23:16:37 GMT 1, Flight logistics..very helpful and reliable..i recently shipped a large OG from UK to Ireland and arrived on time. No fuss no hassle.
Highly recommend.
Flight logistics..very helpful and reliable..i recently shipped a large OG from UK to Ireland and arrived on time. No fuss no hassle.
Highly recommend.
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Karl Read
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Best courier services , by Karl Read on May 15, 2020 23:27:00 GMT 1, Did consider that but would like to avoid that if possible. The buyer would also want that avoided. Would be about ยฃ175 I think it was. Have you tried pac and send? Never had an issue
Did consider that but would like to avoid that if possible. The buyer would also want that avoided. Would be about ยฃ175 I think it was. Have you tried pac and send? Never had an issue Will have a look at this too, thanks. |
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