asyouarei
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February 2011
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Shipping Crate from US to UK, by asyouarei on Aug 2, 2011 21:11:07 GMT 1, Going to be shipping a high value print that is framed,
any suggestions on packaging and courier would be greatly appreciated
Alex
Going to be shipping a high value print that is framed,
any suggestions on packaging and courier would be greatly appreciated
Alex
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pcant
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Shipping Crate from US to UK, by pcant on Aug 2, 2011 21:12:59 GMT 1, Whatever you think is enough, double it. Get full insurance. Pray (if that's your thing, otherwise positive visualization). Perhaps don't use FedEx.
Whatever you think is enough, double it. Get full insurance. Pray (if that's your thing, otherwise positive visualization). Perhaps don't use FedEx.
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asyouarei
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Shipping Crate from US to UK, by asyouarei on Aug 2, 2011 21:32:52 GMT 1, why not fed ex?
why not fed ex?
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pcant
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Shipping Crate from US to UK, by pcant on Aug 2, 2011 21:40:02 GMT 1, I imagine it was a fluke, but they destroyed my Dusty from the last Bast release (they misclassified it as "hazardous," meaning they couldn't hold it for me at a nearby facility), were extremely difficult to get any info out of, I basically had to mildly threaten to examine my legal options before they would contact me, only then they were apologetic and such. I know accidents happen (this looked like two separate "accidents," to be fair), but they were unmoved by numerous pleas for more information on my part until after the fact.
Here's a pic:
I imagine it was a fluke, but they destroyed my Dusty from the last Bast release (they misclassified it as "hazardous," meaning they couldn't hold it for me at a nearby facility), were extremely difficult to get any info out of, I basically had to mildly threaten to examine my legal options before they would contact me, only then they were apologetic and such. I know accidents happen (this looked like two separate "accidents," to be fair), but they were unmoved by numerous pleas for more information on my part until after the fact. Here's a pic:
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murdock
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Shipping Crate from US to UK, by murdock on Aug 2, 2011 21:43:12 GMT 1, Wow
Actually, I would have suggested FedEx for reliability (while not for their prices...)
Wow Actually, I would have suggested FedEx for reliability (while not for their prices...)
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pcant
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Shipping Crate from US to UK, by pcant on Aug 2, 2011 21:47:03 GMT 1, Accidents do happen, and this is the first time I've had a problem with them, but they were not particularly helpful, which is what you want if it all goes sideways, I would think. Does Flight Logistics operate out of the US? I know people on here speak very highly of them.
Accidents do happen, and this is the first time I've had a problem with them, but they were not particularly helpful, which is what you want if it all goes sideways, I would think. Does Flight Logistics operate out of the US? I know people on here speak very highly of them.
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Rsyok
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Shipping Crate from US to UK, by Rsyok on Aug 2, 2011 22:27:39 GMT 1, Going to be shipping a high value print that is framed, any suggestions on packaging and courier would be greatly appreciated Alex Send it unframed, unless its tiny (sorry if thats not much help). If the buyer wants it send insured full value dig around the couriers small print most do not cover art over ยฃ250 or ยฃ500.
Going to be shipping a high value print that is framed, any suggestions on packaging and courier would be greatly appreciated Alex Send it unframed, unless its tiny (sorry if thats not much help). If the buyer wants it send insured full value dig around the couriers small print most do not cover art over ยฃ250 or ยฃ500.
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murdock
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Shipping Crate from US to UK, by murdock on Aug 4, 2011 14:47:37 GMT 1, ^right. Most often, the cost of sending it framed vs. unframed most often allows to frame the art anew after shipping it flat. This reduces risk and makes for getting it like you want it done yourself (at no extra cost!).
^right. Most often, the cost of sending it framed vs. unframed most often allows to frame the art anew after shipping it flat. This reduces risk and makes for getting it like you want it done yourself (at no extra cost!).
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Hubble Bubble
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Shipping Crate from US to UK, by Hubble Bubble on Aug 4, 2011 18:45:36 GMT 1, Alex I imported a print from LA and the seller used these guys to pack and crate. Fully insured and very reasonable I thought given the value of the piece.
AAA Packing & Shipping 5370 W. Mission Road Los Angeles, CA 90016 Hope this helps HB Phone (626) 310-7787
Alex I imported a print from LA and the seller used these guys to pack and crate. Fully insured and very reasonable I thought given the value of the piece.
AAA Packing & Shipping 5370 W. Mission Road Los Angeles, CA 90016 Hope this helps HB Phone (626) 310-7787
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Winter
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Shipping Crate from US to UK, by Winter on Aug 5, 2011 16:49:01 GMT 1, I would speak to flight logistics first
I would speak to flight logistics first
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Shipping Crate from US to UK, by des77 on Aug 5, 2011 17:15:51 GMT 1, I would speak to flight logistics first
If shipping from the UK id agree with that, im not sure they import though
I would speak to flight logistics first If shipping from the UK id agree with that, im not sure they import though
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thomasmd
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September 2010
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Shipping Crate from US to UK, by thomasmd on Aug 5, 2011 19:21:04 GMT 1, Graf Air Freight
www.grafairfreight.com/
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Zippy
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Shipping Crate from US to UK, by Zippy on Aug 6, 2011 22:23:25 GMT 1, I would speak to flight logistics first If shipping from the UK id agree with that, im not sure they import though
Yes, they do and have helped me out recently on two or three occasions.
I would speak to flight logistics first If shipping from the UK id agree with that, im not sure they import though Yes, they do and have helped me out recently on two or three occasions.
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jamiet
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July 2006
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Shipping Crate from US to UK, by jamiet on Aug 7, 2011 9:24:58 GMT 1, Flight Logistics just helped me to ship a Witz canvas from USA to UK and they were incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. Cannot praise them highly enough.
Flight Logistics just helped me to ship a Witz canvas from USA to UK and they were incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. Cannot praise them highly enough.
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volvic
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Shipping Crate from US to UK, by volvic on Aug 8, 2011 0:16:05 GMT 1, flight logistics or team air express.
flight logistics or team air express.
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