kenzler
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Posting to Norway, by kenzler on May 28, 2014 12:25:27 GMT 1, Afternoon all.
In order for a sale to go ahead I need to sort out postage to Norway.
Ive spoken to Royal Mail who said it would need to go via Parcel Force.
Without the correct Insurance it would be ยฃ45 or insured to the correct value it goes up to ยฃ75.
Does this sound about right or can anyone recommend another company?
Thanks
Afternoon all.
In order for a sale to go ahead I need to sort out postage to Norway.
Ive spoken to Royal Mail who said it would need to go via Parcel Force.
Without the correct Insurance it would be ยฃ45 or insured to the correct value it goes up to ยฃ75.
Does this sound about right or can anyone recommend another company?
Thanks
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fairplay1974
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Posting to Norway, by fairplay1974 on May 28, 2014 12:33:44 GMT 1, Is it because of the tube size RM have advised you need to use Parcelforce? If you can get what you're sending in a tube under 90cm length/10cm diameter then use RM International Signed For. I've had bad advice from RM before on using ParcelForce and their service is not great.
Depending on the value of the print, I would also consider using a company like Flight Logistics, who are fantastic in my opinion.
Is it because of the tube size RM have advised you need to use Parcelforce? If you can get what you're sending in a tube under 90cm length/10cm diameter then use RM International Signed For. I've had bad advice from RM before on using ParcelForce and their service is not great.
Depending on the value of the print, I would also consider using a company like Flight Logistics, who are fantastic in my opinion.
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kenzler
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Posting to Norway, by kenzler on May 28, 2014 12:45:46 GMT 1, its in a standard HPM tube so 80cm I think. Ill check again once home from work.
If i know the rules on size etc I can go back and question them.
Thanks for the info 
its in a standard HPM tube so 80cm I think. Ill check again once home from work. If i know the rules on size etc I can go back and question them. Thanks for the info |
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fairplay1974
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Posting to Norway, by fairplay1974 on May 28, 2014 12:56:03 GMT 1, If it's 80cm RM should accept it. The rules are on their website as well, but not all Post Offices are au fait with them, so I have often debated my case!
If it's 80cm RM should accept it. The rules are on their website as well, but not all Post Offices are au fait with them, so I have often debated my case! |
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artmanic1234
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Posting to Norway, by artmanic1234 on May 28, 2014 12:57:21 GMT 1, I posted alot to Norway in HMP tube when I had to sell majority of my Dolks last year was like 20 pound then prices seem to have gone c c c Crazy
I posted alot to Norway in HMP tube when I had to sell majority of my Dolks last year was like 20 pound then prices seem to have gone c c c Crazy
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ABC
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Posting to Norway, by ABC on May 28, 2014 13:05:28 GMT 1, Use Parcel Monkey...
Use Parcel Monkey...
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Posting to Norway, by fingerz on May 28, 2014 13:07:49 GMT 1, i used parcel monkey the other week and it arrived there safe and sound
i used parcel monkey the other week and it arrived there safe and sound
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ABC
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Posting to Norway, by ABC on May 28, 2014 13:19:10 GMT 1, I send stuff all of the time with Parcel Monkey and all over the world. Obviously they are brokers but prices are very good. I tend to stick to the City Link services for UK and DHL/PF for worldwide.
I send stuff all of the time with Parcel Monkey and all over the world. Obviously they are brokers but prices are very good. I tend to stick to the City Link services for UK and DHL/PF for worldwide.
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madeinnorway
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Posting to Norway, by madeinnorway on May 28, 2014 14:05:37 GMT 1, Parcel force has damaged to shipments from UK for me so dont use them, fligth logistics are best i think.
Parcel force has damaged to shipments from UK for me so dont use them, fligth logistics are best i think.
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Art Fan 2011
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Posting to Norway, by Art Fan 2011 on May 28, 2014 14:11:10 GMT 1, Tube needs to be under 90cm in length, however the guidlines they apply are: length + twice diameter must not exceed 104cm - some post office`s are more strict than others! You should be able to get most prints into a tube that fits those limits, and then you may insure up to ยฃ500 as far as im aware!
Tube needs to be under 90cm in length, however the guidlines they apply are: length + twice diameter must not exceed 104cm - some post office`s are more strict than others! You should be able to get most prints into a tube that fits those limits, and then you may insure up to ยฃ500 as far as im aware!
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sohohoho
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Posting to Norway, by sohohoho on May 28, 2014 14:59:30 GMT 1, A lot of post offices are not aware that the rules are different for tubes/rolled items. Also, Royal Mail have reduced their maximum insurance (for international packages) to ยฃ250, which you have to specifically ask for and costs an additional ยฃ2.50.
A lot of post offices are not aware that the rules are different for tubes/rolled items. Also, Royal Mail have reduced their maximum insurance (for international packages) to ยฃ250, which you have to specifically ask for and costs an additional ยฃ2.50. |
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Posting to Norway, by sake on May 28, 2014 15:42:44 GMT 1, I recieved a 4 tubes sent via Royal Mail in february, 15 ยฃ each, insured up to 500 ยฃ. Tubes are shorter than 90.
I recieved a 4 tubes sent via Royal Mail in february, 15 ยฃ each, insured up to 500 ยฃ. Tubes are shorter than 90.
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gatecrasher
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Posting to Norway, by gatecrasher on May 28, 2014 20:13:38 GMT 1, Iv'e sent 2 tubes to Norway this week.
The first cost me ยฃ46 and the second ยฃ18, both about the same size. I think the post office staff just make up a number really. It's taught me to have a look at their website and argue the toss if I think they're over charging.
Iv'e sent 2 tubes to Norway this week.
The first cost me ยฃ46 and the second ยฃ18, both about the same size. I think the post office staff just make up a number really. It's taught me to have a look at their website and argue the toss if I think they're over charging.
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kenzler
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Posting to Norway, by kenzler on May 28, 2014 21:18:22 GMT 1, Thanks all.
Deffo going back to question the cost that the old lady gave me on Tuesday.
I did speak to Flight Logistics today and must say they are A1 from the off.
If it was my money I would choose them but as the buyer is paying for postage it's only fair I shop about for the best price and let them choose.
Thanks all.
Deffo going back to question the cost that the old lady gave me on Tuesday.
I did speak to Flight Logistics today and must say they are A1 from the off.
If it was my money I would choose them but as the buyer is paying for postage it's only fair I shop about for the best price and let them choose.
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Art Fan 2011
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Posting to Norway, by Art Fan 2011 on May 28, 2014 21:44:41 GMT 1, Iv'e sent 2 tubes to Norway this week. The first cost me ยฃ46 and the second ยฃ18, both about the same size. I think the post office staff just make up a number really. It's taught me to have a look at their website and argue the toss if I think they're over charging.
ยฃ18-ยฃ25 is what ive ended up paying before, not sure how you ended up paying ยฃ40+ but agree they do seem to make it up as they go along!!
Artfan2011
Iv'e sent 2 tubes to Norway this week. The first cost me ยฃ46 and the second ยฃ18, both about the same size. I think the post office staff just make up a number really. It's taught me to have a look at their website and argue the toss if I think they're over charging. ยฃ18-ยฃ25 is what ive ended up paying before, not sure how you ended up paying ยฃ40+ but agree they do seem to make it up as they go along!! Artfan2011 |
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Posting to Norway, by Poster Bob on May 28, 2014 22:22:03 GMT 1, You are not insured in any way whatsoever if you use parcelforce or parcelforce via parcel monkey.
You are not insured in any way whatsoever if you use parcelforce or parcelforce via parcel monkey.
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kenzler
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Posting to Norway, by kenzler on May 28, 2014 22:43:20 GMT 1, You must be insured using parcel force direct because they want to charge me ยฃ30 for insurance.
ยฃ45 to post tracked and signed and ยฃ30 for the insurance.
You must be insured using parcel force direct because they want to charge me ยฃ30 for insurance.
ยฃ45 to post tracked and signed and ยฃ30 for the insurance.
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mawge
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Posting to Norway, by mawge on May 28, 2014 22:47:43 GMT 1, I always use parcel force global priority
Normally costs between ยฃ60-70
Normally very reliable and safe!...
I always use parcel force global priority
Normally costs between ยฃ60-70
Normally very reliable and safe!...
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Black Apple Art
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Posting to Norway, by Black Apple Art on May 28, 2014 22:52:23 GMT 1, I always use parcel force global priority Normally costs between ยฃ60-70 Normally very reliable and safe!...
I always use parcel force global priority Normally costs between ยฃ60-70 Normally very reliable and safe!... Have been using DHL flawlessly. |
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Poster Bob
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Posting to Norway, by Poster Bob on May 28, 2014 23:54:59 GMT 1, A quick look at their terms and conditions as I said will show you that they will take your money but deny any insurance claim you make.
You must be insured using parcel force direct because they want to charge me ยฃ30 for insurance. ยฃ45 to post tracked and signed and ยฃ30 for the insurance.
A quick look at their terms and conditions as I said will show you that they will take your money but deny any insurance claim you make. You must be insured using parcel force direct because they want to charge me ยฃ30 for insurance. ยฃ45 to post tracked and signed and ยฃ30 for the insurance. |
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Posting to Norway, by spirit on May 29, 2014 1:49:43 GMT 1, Always read the small print.
No regular international couriers that I am aware of insure works of art in transit. DHL, Fedex and Parcel Force certainly don't.
They will take your money for the insurance, they just won't pay out when there is a problem. Instead they will refer you to the small print - the list of excluded items that the insurance does not cover. I guarantee "Works of art" will be there.
That's why people who actually want their art to be insured in transit use Flight Logistics. They use the same couriers - DHL etc - but they get their insurance done separately through a 3rd party who DO insure works of art.
Always read the small print.
No regular international couriers that I am aware of insure works of art in transit. DHL, Fedex and Parcel Force certainly don't.
They will take your money for the insurance, they just won't pay out when there is a problem. Instead they will refer you to the small print - the list of excluded items that the insurance does not cover. I guarantee "Works of art" will be there.
That's why people who actually want their art to be insured in transit use Flight Logistics. They use the same couriers - DHL etc - but they get their insurance done separately through a 3rd party who DO insure works of art.
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Posting to Norway, by Deleted on May 29, 2014 6:50:38 GMT 1, Always read the small print.
No regular international couriers that I am aware of insure works of art in transit. DHL, Fedex and Parcel Force certainly don't. They will take your money for the insurance, they just won't pay out when there is a problem. Instead they will refer you to the small print - the list of excluded items that the insurance does not cover. I guarantee "Works of art" will be there. That's why people who actually want their art to be insured in transit use Flight Logistics. They use the same couriers - DHL etc - but they get their insurance done separately through a 3rd party who DO insure works of art.
yep as spirit says the ins is pointless with a lot of these guys, you can also use mailboxes who use fedex etc but you can take out seperate ins which is 3% of the total with them but best to have it packed yourself before you leave it in. Some household ins will let you take out a seperate add on policy for a small fee, worth a try.
Always read the small print.
No regular international couriers that I am aware of insure works of art in transit. DHL, Fedex and Parcel Force certainly don't. They will take your money for the insurance, they just won't pay out when there is a problem. Instead they will refer you to the small print - the list of excluded items that the insurance does not cover. I guarantee "Works of art" will be there. That's why people who actually want their art to be insured in transit use Flight Logistics. They use the same couriers - DHL etc - but they get their insurance done separately through a 3rd party who DO insure works of art. yep as spirit says the ins is pointless with a lot of these guys, you can also use mailboxes who use fedex etc but you can take out seperate ins which is 3% of the total with them but best to have it packed yourself before you leave it in. Some household ins will let you take out a seperate add on policy for a small fee, worth a try. |
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kenzler
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Posting to Norway, by kenzler on May 29, 2014 7:23:57 GMT 1, Well that's a kick in the guts lol
So if moving prints within the Uk for example what's the options? I've always used Royal Mail for that also.
I think driving the print sounds the safest if it's close enough lol
Well that's a kick in the guts lol
So if moving prints within the Uk for example what's the options? I've always used Royal Mail for that also.
I think driving the print sounds the safest if it's close enough lol
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Posting to Norway, by mikehaspey on May 29, 2014 19:37:21 GMT 1, Yeah if sending by courier might as well just put a low value and go uninsured. None of them cover artwork
Yeah if sending by courier might as well just put a low value and go uninsured. None of them cover artwork
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Posting to Norway, by mikehaspey on May 29, 2014 19:38:33 GMT 1, I think within the UK special delivery covers it, I had a read up the other week and couldn't see otherwise
I think within the UK special delivery covers it, I had a read up the other week and couldn't see otherwise
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