Deux Spin
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Shipping prints from the UK to the US, by Deux Spin on Mar 10, 2012 9:05:16 GMT 1, Morning all,
I recently sold a print to a US buyer, and have looked into a few options. The post office quoted ยฃ22 to send a tube "signed for" from London to California. Then looked into DHL and FEDEX who seem a lot more expensive, which service do you use?
Cheers,
Cedric
Morning all,
I recently sold a print to a US buyer, and have looked into a few options. The post office quoted ยฃ22 to send a tube "signed for" from London to California. Then looked into DHL and FEDEX who seem a lot more expensive, which service do you use?
Cheers,
Cedric
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hlarmy
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Shipping prints from the UK to the US, by hlarmy on Mar 10, 2012 10:06:08 GMT 1, It depends on the value of the print, but as a general rule I would say use the post office if it's worth less than รยฃ500, otherwise use a courier (assuming you can get the buyer to pay the higher shipping cost).
It depends on the value of the print, but as a general rule I would say use the post office if it's worth less than รยฃ500, otherwise use a courier (assuming you can get the buyer to pay the higher shipping cost).
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caddyshack
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Shipping prints from the UK to the US, by caddyshack on Mar 10, 2012 11:05:17 GMT 1, Morning all, I recently sold a print to a US buyer, and have looked into a few options. The post office quoted ยฃ22 to send a tube "signed for" from London to California. Then looked into DHL and FEDEX who seem a lot more expensive, which service do you use? Cheers, Cedric
I use Parcel2Go. The last one worked out at ยฃ35 with insurance up to ยฃ500. The best thing is that they email the recipient whenever the status changes so they can see it coming all the way.
Morning all, I recently sold a print to a US buyer, and have looked into a few options. The post office quoted ยฃ22 to send a tube "signed for" from London to California. Then looked into DHL and FEDEX who seem a lot more expensive, which service do you use? Cheers, Cedric I use Parcel2Go. The last one worked out at ยฃ35 with insurance up to ยฃ500. The best thing is that they email the recipient whenever the status changes so they can see it coming all the way. |
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Shipping prints from the UK to the US, by balibob on Mar 10, 2012 11:12:41 GMT 1, ^ Agree with hlarmy, the post office one is weird you get 2 options 1- you can have it signed for but tracking stops when it leaves the UK, 2 - fully tracked but does not get a signature at the other end. Oh and watch out for the US customs, I sent one out a month or so ago on option 1 and had it confirmed that it had hit the US but it hadn't been delivered, customs held it for 2 weeks. Make sure you give the buyer all the shipping details and warn them their might be a delay at there end.
^ Agree with hlarmy, the post office one is weird you get 2 options 1- you can have it signed for but tracking stops when it leaves the UK, 2 - fully tracked but does not get a signature at the other end. Oh and watch out for the US customs, I sent one out a month or so ago on option 1 and had it confirmed that it had hit the US but it hadn't been delivered, customs held it for 2 weeks. Make sure you give the buyer all the shipping details and warn them their might be a delay at there end.
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gibbin82
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Shipping prints from the UK to the US, by gibbin82 on Mar 10, 2012 11:50:24 GMT 1, Morning all, I recently sold a print to a US buyer, and have looked into a few options. The post office quoted ยฃ22 to send a tube "signed for" from London to California. Then looked into DHL and FEDEX who seem a lot more expensive, which service do you use? Cheers, Cedric I use Parcel2Go. The last one worked out at ยฃ35 with insurance up to ยฃ500. The best thing is that they email the recipient whenever the status changes so they can see it coming all the way.
I have used Parcel2Go in the past and they have been excellent until something goes wrong and then you will find their optional insurance stinks. Should the worst happen and you try to claim they will tell you that the damaged or missing item is on their prohibited excluded items list and on checking it you will find that almost everything imaginable is, including I believe art, anything not mentioned specifically comes under the vague classification of miscellaneous which is also on the list. You may find that Parcel2Go will offer you a cheaper service than anywhere else but they do this by using other sevices, but not taking any of the compensation or liabilty with the service provider and then offering their own to their customer which they have no intention of paying.
The last time I used them I had an item i believe intentionally damaged by ParcelFarce (Parcel2Go only act as a go between they have no parcel delivery service of their own and use other companies for this such as DHL, FedEx etc.) The item sender had already told me that the driver who collected the item had took offense at the tongue in cheek fragile notice that had been put on the parcel "this item is fragile' do not drop, place under heavy objects, or use as a riot shield" it arrived in a condition that could only have been caused by somebody deliberately trashing it. On claiming I had two separate rejections under the terms and conditions saying it fell under the prohibited excluded items list and one saying it was not packed under their terms and conditions (also completely untrue), they finally paid paid up only after taking a small claim through the government money claim online web site.
Would I use Parcel2Go again? Never!
Morning all, I recently sold a print to a US buyer, and have looked into a few options. The post office quoted ยฃ22 to send a tube "signed for" from London to California. Then looked into DHL and FEDEX who seem a lot more expensive, which service do you use? Cheers, Cedric I use Parcel2Go. The last one worked out at ยฃ35 with insurance up to ยฃ500. The best thing is that they email the recipient whenever the status changes so they can see it coming all the way. I have used Parcel2Go in the past and they have been excellent until something goes wrong and then you will find their optional insurance stinks. Should the worst happen and you try to claim they will tell you that the damaged or missing item is on their prohibited excluded items list and on checking it you will find that almost everything imaginable is, including I believe art, anything not mentioned specifically comes under the vague classification of miscellaneous which is also on the list. You may find that Parcel2Go will offer you a cheaper service than anywhere else but they do this by using other sevices, but not taking any of the compensation or liabilty with the service provider and then offering their own to their customer which they have no intention of paying. The last time I used them I had an item i believe intentionally damaged by ParcelFarce (Parcel2Go only act as a go between they have no parcel delivery service of their own and use other companies for this such as DHL, FedEx etc.) The item sender had already told me that the driver who collected the item had took offense at the tongue in cheek fragile notice that had been put on the parcel "this item is fragile' do not drop, place under heavy objects, or use as a riot shield" it arrived in a condition that could only have been caused by somebody deliberately trashing it. On claiming I had two separate rejections under the terms and conditions saying it fell under the prohibited excluded items list and one saying it was not packed under their terms and conditions (also completely untrue), they finally paid paid up only after taking a small claim through the government money claim online web site. Would I use Parcel2Go again? Never! |
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Deux Spin
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Shipping prints from the UK to the US, by Deux Spin on Mar 10, 2012 23:41:34 GMT 1, Thanks for the feedback guys, the print sold for ยฃ200. Any additional thoughts/suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks for the feedback guys, the print sold for ยฃ200. Any additional thoughts/suggestions would be appreciated.
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ricobenfico
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Shipping prints from the UK to the US, by ricobenfico on Mar 11, 2012 0:09:26 GMT 1, Hey Deux, I have used a variety of couriers, third parties and the Post Office to send prints around the world. I can't say there has been one that I've been truly happy with and would recommend. More than often I use Post Office (Parcel Force) for UK and Post Office (Airsure) for worldwide. More recently I've been using Parcel2Go, more really for the convenience of chosing a variety of couriers (including Parcelforce, DHL etc) from the one website and the fact they come and pick it up from my office. Saying that, I had to make a claim after they lost a piece of art I sent to Scandinavia. After jumping through several hoops, I managed to successfully claim my money back and hey presto, even with their ineptness (and Parcel Force's ineptness, whom they used to post my parcel) the parcel turned up with the buyer! So happy days.
Not sure whether that helps you or not!
Hey Deux, I have used a variety of couriers, third parties and the Post Office to send prints around the world. I can't say there has been one that I've been truly happy with and would recommend. More than often I use Post Office (Parcel Force) for UK and Post Office (Airsure) for worldwide. More recently I've been using Parcel2Go, more really for the convenience of chosing a variety of couriers (including Parcelforce, DHL etc) from the one website and the fact they come and pick it up from my office. Saying that, I had to make a claim after they lost a piece of art I sent to Scandinavia. After jumping through several hoops, I managed to successfully claim my money back and hey presto, even with their ineptness (and Parcel Force's ineptness, whom they used to post my parcel) the parcel turned up with the buyer! So happy days.
Not sure whether that helps you or not!
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Shipping prints from the UK to the US, by Deleted on Mar 11, 2012 0:41:11 GMT 1, The last thing I sent to the US was in an old tube from a mau mau print. Which was a thick plastic tube like your drainpipe. Virtually bomb proof. Made it to the other end safe and sound.
The last thing I sent to the US was in an old tube from a mau mau print. Which was a thick plastic tube like your drainpipe. Virtually bomb proof. Made it to the other end safe and sound.
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Deux Spin
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Shipping prints from the UK to the US, by Deux Spin on Mar 11, 2012 19:20:35 GMT 1, Useful advice guys, thanks.
Useful advice guys, thanks.
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