gibbin82
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Sending prints from the UK to USA advice required, by gibbin82 on Jun 4, 2011 20:53:43 GMT 1, Wondered if anyone could help me in choosing a reliable and reasonable courier service for sending a flat packed print from the UK to the USA, must have insurance, any advice from people who have done it appreciated 
Wondered if anyone could help me in choosing a reliable and reasonable courier service for sending a flat packed print from the UK to the USA, must have insurance, any advice from people who have done it appreciated |
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mothegrass
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Sending prints from the UK to USA advice required, by mothegrass on Jun 4, 2011 21:00:31 GMT 1, ive done it recently and it was a nightmare, the us has a thing called homeland security programme, basicly they hold your print for a long time to do checks, it took a month to complete the deal, i used dhl but it was not their fault,, they are a good company its the yanks and their paranoia, good luck anyway
ive done it recently and it was a nightmare, the us has a thing called homeland security programme, basicly they hold your print for a long time to do checks, it took a month to complete the deal, i used dhl but it was not their fault,, they are a good company its the yanks and their paranoia, good luck anyway
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hlarmy
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Sending prints from the UK to USA advice required, by hlarmy on Jun 4, 2011 21:35:47 GMT 1, I have recently used flight logistics - what they do offer is excellent customer service and they are very reliable; what they don't offer is insurance which is a must for any high value items. I would stick with the big guns, and for convenience would use Mail Boxes etc (MBE), who can arrange couriers through DHL, Fedex etc. I recently got a quote through MBE, including insurance, for c.ยฃ160, although they do inspect the packaging etc prior to sending. Alternatively, and probably a cheaper option, is to just go direct through the aforementioned companies...
I have recently used flight logistics - what they do offer is excellent customer service and they are very reliable; what they don't offer is insurance which is a must for any high value items. I would stick with the big guns, and for convenience would use Mail Boxes etc (MBE), who can arrange couriers through DHL, Fedex etc. I recently got a quote through MBE, including insurance, for c.ยฃ160, although they do inspect the packaging etc prior to sending. Alternatively, and probably a cheaper option, is to just go direct through the aforementioned companies... |
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gironawatch
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Sending prints from the UK to USA advice required, by gironawatch on Jun 4, 2011 21:47:10 GMT 1, fedex is the best one
fedex is the best one
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Sending prints from the UK to USA advice required, by wizzy on Jun 4, 2011 22:10:35 GMT 1, I have recently used flight logistics - what they do offer is excellent customer service and they are very reliable; what they don't offer is insurance which is a must for any high value items. I would stick with the big guns, and for convenience would use Mail Boxes etc (MBE), who can arrange couriers through DHL, Fedex etc. I recently got a quote through MBE, including insurance, for c.ยฃ160, although they do inspect the packaging etc prior to sending. Alternatively, and probably a cheaper option, is to just go direct through the aforementioned companies...
Flight Logistics arranged insurance cover for me to USA amongst other places, wouldnt use anyone else for artworks.
I have recently used flight logistics - what they do offer is excellent customer service and they are very reliable; what they don't offer is insurance which is a must for any high value items. I would stick with the big guns, and for convenience would use Mail Boxes etc (MBE), who can arrange couriers through DHL, Fedex etc. I recently got a quote through MBE, including insurance, for c.ยฃ160, although they do inspect the packaging etc prior to sending. Alternatively, and probably a cheaper option, is to just go direct through the aforementioned companies... Flight Logistics arranged insurance cover for me to USA amongst other places, wouldnt use anyone else for artworks. |
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Pupster
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Sending prints from the UK to USA advice required, by Pupster on Jun 4, 2011 22:23:21 GMT 1, With Wizbong & Hlarmy on this ... Flight Logistics handle all my prints to the US and Asia. Never had any problems and insurance can be arranged.
With Wizbong & Hlarmy on this ... Flight Logistics handle all my prints to the US and Asia. Never had any problems and insurance can be arranged.
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Zippy
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Sending prints from the UK to USA advice required, by Zippy on Jun 4, 2011 22:25:16 GMT 1, I have recently sent a piece and had 2 large originals from the US all through flight logistics. They are brilliant and keep you fully informed throughout. Recently sent apiece to a forum member in Switzerland. Swiss customs are notoriously difficult and required lots of paperwork and forms. Again FL sorted everything out for me. 100% recommendation.
I have recently sent a piece and had 2 large originals from the US all through flight logistics. They are brilliant and keep you fully informed throughout. Recently sent apiece to a forum member in Switzerland. Swiss customs are notoriously difficult and required lots of paperwork and forms. Again FL sorted everything out for me. 100% recommendation.
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gibbin82
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Sending prints from the UK to USA advice required, by gibbin82 on Jun 5, 2011 20:37:42 GMT 1, Thanks for all the replies and Flight Logistics look favourite, but searched for then on t'internet and there appears to be more than one by that name and I cant seem to find a page to arrange a shipment, so anyone point me to the correct phone number or an online booking page link. Sorry for being a bit dense on this one 
Thanks for all the replies and Flight Logistics look favourite, but searched for then on t'internet and there appears to be more than one by that name and I cant seem to find a page to arrange a shipment, so anyone point me to the correct phone number or an online booking page link. Sorry for being a bit dense on this one |
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Sending prints from the UK to USA advice required, by wizzy on Jun 5, 2011 20:46:23 GMT 1, pmd you matey.
pmd you matey.
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kalm
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Sending prints from the UK to USA advice required, by kalm on Jun 6, 2011 2:57:32 GMT 1, What about US to UK?
What about US to UK?
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stickitup
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Sending prints from the UK to USA advice required, by stickitup on Jun 6, 2011 11:26:43 GMT 1, do not use fedex, have messed up 6 out of 8 imports for me. Exports tend to go hassle free but imports are not good
do not use fedex, have messed up 6 out of 8 imports for me. Exports tend to go hassle free but imports are not good
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Zippy
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Sending prints from the UK to USA advice required, by Zippy on Jun 6, 2011 13:20:44 GMT 1,
they have agents out in the US and can easily arrange collection and delivery to the UK.
they have agents out in the US and can easily arrange collection and delivery to the UK. |
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dotdot
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Sending prints from the UK to USA advice required, by dotdot on Jun 6, 2011 15:09:41 GMT 1, hey, I've just used flight logistics...
..no problems (not too expensive, either).
cheers Z
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hey, I've just used flight logistics...
..no problems (not too expensive, either).
cheers Z
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gibbin82
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Sending prints from the UK to USA advice required, by gibbin82 on Jun 9, 2011 18:52:42 GMT 1, Thanks for all the help and suggestions on sending prints to the USA. Sent the Dran Tuesday afternoon with Flight Logistics and it arrived this morning in New York, what can I say other than trouble free and brilliant, I wish Royal Mail and Parcel Force could deliver as quickly in the UK 
Thanks for all the help and suggestions on sending prints to the USA. Sent the Dran Tuesday afternoon with Flight Logistics and it arrived this morning in New York, what can I say other than trouble free and brilliant, I wish Royal Mail and Parcel Force could deliver as quickly in the UK |
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mothegrass
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Sending prints from the UK to USA advice required, by mothegrass on Jun 9, 2011 18:55:42 GMT 1, wow!!! 2 days thats brilliant.. they can have my business from now on
wow!!! 2 days thats brilliant.. they can have my business from now on
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Sending prints from the UK to USA advice required, by Brushstrokes 75 on Jun 9, 2011 20:25:30 GMT 1, Fedex also delivers in the US in 24h working day (most of the time)!
I learned something today which might be helpful to other people.
I was starting to seriously fish for art insurance asking quotes. I was mostly interested in the transportation feature (which many of you understand, most courriers don't insure art over a certain amount... hence the importance of courriers like flight logistics). Anyway, I'm considering different options but I got informed by one of the company that they could sell the transportation feature separetely from the art insurance package.
It can be a good alternative for people buying/selling/moving pieces & it might come cheaper than going through specialized art courriers all the time. So it might be worth asking to your local insurance broker...
Fedex also delivers in the US in 24h working day (most of the time)!
I learned something today which might be helpful to other people.
I was starting to seriously fish for art insurance asking quotes. I was mostly interested in the transportation feature (which many of you understand, most courriers don't insure art over a certain amount... hence the importance of courriers like flight logistics). Anyway, I'm considering different options but I got informed by one of the company that they could sell the transportation feature separetely from the art insurance package.
It can be a good alternative for people buying/selling/moving pieces & it might come cheaper than going through specialized art courriers all the time. So it might be worth asking to your local insurance broker...
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mothegrass
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Sending prints from the UK to USA advice required, by mothegrass on Jun 9, 2011 20:43:06 GMT 1, from what gibben82 told me dont bother with anyone else just go with flight logistics
from what gibben82 told me dont bother with anyone else just go with flight logistics
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Sending prints from the UK to USA advice required, by Brushstrokes 75 on Jun 9, 2011 21:18:25 GMT 1, I imagine that flight logistics uses other courriers (probably Fedex...) . They just fully insure your art.
I imagine that flight logistics uses other courriers (probably Fedex...) . They just fully insure your art.
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bsimkin
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Sending prints from the UK to USA advice required, by bsimkin on Jun 9, 2011 21:23:04 GMT 1, they have agents out in the US and can easily arrange collection and delivery to the UK.
Are you referring to Flight Logistics, Zippy?
I'm trying to send a reasonably small OG back to an artist in London to have restored. So far, I've checked with the main carriers here (fedex, dhl, ups) and they all want silly money ($250).
The united states post office can do it for a lot less, but they won't be able to fully insure the piece.
I'm looking into having a friend or family member traveling to London to hand deliver it to the artist. Might be my best bet.
Any advice from forum members that have sent from US to UK, please chime in. Thanks!!
B
they have agents out in the US and can easily arrange collection and delivery to the UK. Are you referring to Flight Logistics, Zippy? I'm trying to send a reasonably small OG back to an artist in London to have restored. So far, I've checked with the main carriers here (fedex, dhl, ups) and they all want silly money ($250). The united states post office can do it for a lot less, but they won't be able to fully insure the piece. I'm looking into having a friend or family member traveling to London to hand deliver it to the artist. Might be my best bet. Any advice from forum members that have sent from US to UK, please chime in. Thanks!! B |
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Sending prints from the UK to USA advice required, by maumau93 on Jun 9, 2011 21:30:49 GMT 1, if you pay for my flights im willing to smuggle for you ;P
if you pay for my flights im willing to smuggle for you ;P
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kjzimm
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Sending prints from the UK to USA advice required, by kjzimm on Jun 9, 2011 21:55:59 GMT 1, I did the same research and ended up using USPS because the other carriers wanted crazy $$$. I was sending a free exist poster to a forum member and wasn't too concerned if it was lost. It made it just fine.
I'd like to know what you find.
I did the same research and ended up using USPS because the other carriers wanted crazy $$$. I was sending a free exist poster to a forum member and wasn't too concerned if it was lost. It made it just fine.
I'd like to know what you find.
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Sending prints from the UK to USA advice required, by Brushstrokes 75 on Jun 9, 2011 22:11:16 GMT 1, If insurance, isn't the biggest issue.
Go with interparcel.co.uk
If insurance, isn't the biggest issue.
Go with interparcel.co.uk
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Sending prints from the UK to USA advice required, by Coach on Jun 9, 2011 22:56:34 GMT 1, I have used Flight Logistics a couple of times. Very smooth, and I was very happy with the cost. I wont use anyone else from now on.
I have used Flight Logistics a couple of times. Very smooth, and I was very happy with the cost. I wont use anyone else from now on.
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Sending prints from the UK to USA advice required, by jamesbstudios on Jun 11, 2011 7:29:13 GMT 1,
USPS Express International. About $40 and includes tracking.
USPS Express International. About $40 and includes tracking. |
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impossibilia
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Sending prints from the UK to USA advice required, by impossibilia on Jun 23, 2011 14:37:55 GMT 1, I just used Flight Logistics to ship two pieces from London to New York. I can't recommend them highly enough. Pieces were expertly packed (custom wood crate, padding, tape over the glass, etc) and all went smoothly. Highly recommended.
I just used Flight Logistics to ship two pieces from London to New York. I can't recommend them highly enough. Pieces were expertly packed (custom wood crate, padding, tape over the glass, etc) and all went smoothly. Highly recommended.
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andypandy
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Sending prints from the UK to USA advice required, by andypandy on Jun 24, 2011 0:31:39 GMT 1, i use interparcel - choose dhl through interparcel seems to go through very smoothly
just sent a couple of prints in one tube to california cost was about ยฃ45 inc insurance
i use interparcel - choose dhl through interparcel seems to go through very smoothly
just sent a couple of prints in one tube to california cost was about ยฃ45 inc insurance
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