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Shipping Art • UK, USA, Asia, Europe, Australia, by Deleted on Jan 13, 2017 17:15:16 GMT 1, Hello everyone,
Can't seem to find a definitive answer anywhere
I'm trying to find out whether I can send an artwork made of empty aerosol cans from the UK to the EU.
The cans are all empty but still contain the ball bearings.
They're all bolted to wood so have been pierced.
The only company that said definitely not was Royal Mail but no one else has got back to me.
Flight logistics are on the case too but I just wanted to see if anyone has had any experience or know or any shipping companies that would do this type of product.
I think Sweet Toof had issues sending his painted cans but I believe that was to America.
Many thanks in advance
Hello everyone,
Can't seem to find a definitive answer anywhere
I'm trying to find out whether I can send an artwork made of empty aerosol cans from the UK to the EU.
The cans are all empty but still contain the ball bearings.
They're all bolted to wood so have been pierced.
The only company that said definitely not was Royal Mail but no one else has got back to me.
Flight logistics are on the case too but I just wanted to see if anyone has had any experience or know or any shipping companies that would do this type of product.
I think Sweet Toof had issues sending his painted cans but I believe that was to America.
Many thanks in advance
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Shipping Art • UK, USA, Asia, Europe, Australia, by pedrofuhrer on Jan 13, 2017 18:47:30 GMT 1, I think you can talk to this guy... Remember to read something about this from him... He also send some empty aerosol cans painted to Europe...
instagram.com/2fast_kbuden
I think you can talk to this guy... Remember to read something about this from him... He also send some empty aerosol cans painted to Europe... instagram.com/2fast_kbuden |
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Shipping Art • UK, USA, Asia, Europe, Australia, by Sturban Has Saggy Tits on Jan 13, 2017 19:21:50 GMT 1, I think it was Fake that said he put magnets on the bottom of the cans to stop the sound of the bearings moving.
Then just send it as artwork 
I think it was Fake that said he put magnets on the bottom of the cans to stop the sound of the bearings moving. Then just send it as artwork |
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Shipping Art • UK, USA, Asia, Europe, Australia, by iamzero on Jan 13, 2017 19:28:12 GMT 1, Magnets didn't help Sweet Toof. They scanned the boxes.
Magnets didn't help Sweet Toof. They scanned the boxes.
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Shipping Art • UK, USA, Asia, Europe, Australia, by Matt on Jan 13, 2017 23:10:59 GMT 1, I can confirm that 2fast_kbuden (TooFast on Etsy) who does the spray cans to hang on the wall ships them from East Europe to UK without any worries (I have received 2)
I can confirm that 2fast_kbuden (TooFast on Etsy) who does the spray cans to hang on the wall ships them from East Europe to UK without any worries (I have received 2)
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Shipping Art • UK, USA, Asia, Europe, Australia, by elevenspots on Feb 26, 2017 22:15:20 GMT 1, Does anyone have details for Flight Logistics - looks like the website is down? I need to send some art received my counter editions to someone in London.
I'm told it's not insured if I send it through Royal Mail - circa £800 - posting flat.
Advice and direction would be great. Thank-you.
Does anyone have details for Flight Logistics - looks like the website is down? I need to send some art received my counter editions to someone in London.
I'm told it's not insured if I send it through Royal Mail - circa £800 - posting flat.
Advice and direction would be great. Thank-you.
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Shipping Art • UK, USA, Asia, Europe, Australia, by Poster Bob on Feb 27, 2017 17:01:23 GMT 1, Does anyone have details for Flight Logistics - looks like the website is down? I need to send some art received my counter editions to someone in London. I'm told it's not insured if I send it through Royal Mail - circa £800 - posting flat. Advice and direction would be great. Thank-you.
Does anyone have details for Flight Logistics - looks like the website is down? I need to send some art received my counter editions to someone in London. I'm told it's not insured if I send it through Royal Mail - circa £800 - posting flat. Advice and direction would be great. Thank-you. Royal Mail insurance shouldn't be a problem. The issue may be that the package is too large or heavy to be shipped via Royal Mail and as a result is passed on to Parcelforce. I believe that their insurance doesn't cover anything that has appreciated in value from its original sales price. If you're sending something tubed and not flat, you may insure it for up to £2,500 provided it meets the required dimensions. |
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Shipping Art • UK, USA, Asia, Europe, Australia, by elevenspots on Feb 28, 2017 0:44:38 GMT 1, Thank-you PosterBob - off to the post office tomorrow then.
Thank-you PosterBob - off to the post office tomorrow then.
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Shipping Art • UK, USA, Asia, Europe, Australia, by Deleted on Feb 28, 2017 0:52:02 GMT 1, How much did Flight Logistics and K Pak charge you and what was the weight of the packages?
How much did Flight Logistics and K Pak charge you and what was the weight of the packages?
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Shipping Art • UK, USA, Asia, Europe, Australia, by loartve on Jun 21, 2017 9:13:25 GMT 1, If anyone has any experience of shipping to Russia can they drop me a PM. It seems that you can only ship to Commercial addresses (not residential) and unless it's marked $250 or less the chances are it won't get through.
Keen to know any work arounds or if anyone has any tips either post them below or let me know. Thanks
If anyone has any experience of shipping to Russia can they drop me a PM. It seems that you can only ship to Commercial addresses (not residential) and unless it's marked $250 or less the chances are it won't get through.
Keen to know any work arounds or if anyone has any tips either post them below or let me know. Thanks
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Shipping Art • UK, USA, Asia, Europe, Australia, by Faile 313 on Jul 11, 2017 22:37:50 GMT 1, If your sending anything more than documents, I would highly recommend a courier service. If you use standard shipping services they will lose custody of the item and you'll have no recourse when it turns up lost.
I've have had success using Atlantic Express.
If your sending anything more than documents, I would highly recommend a courier service. If you use standard shipping services they will lose custody of the item and you'll have no recourse when it turns up lost.
I've have had success using Atlantic Express.
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Shipping Art • UK, USA, Asia, Europe, Australia, by tartarus on Jul 11, 2017 23:29:55 GMT 1, its a pain. I've shipped records over before. but its possible to get them go into customs and vanish for months and sometimes they steam through. Very few couriers will let you even ship as you say. If I can work out who I used ill PM you.
Honest advice, I find the records a ball ache but they aren't that valuable. If it was, I just wouldn't bother.
There are a couple of people on here from Russia though, they must have come up with ways to get stuff over.
its a pain. I've shipped records over before. but its possible to get them go into customs and vanish for months and sometimes they steam through. Very few couriers will let you even ship as you say. If I can work out who I used ill PM you.
Honest advice, I find the records a ball ache but they aren't that valuable. If it was, I just wouldn't bother.
There are a couple of people on here from Russia though, they must have come up with ways to get stuff over.
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Shipping Art • UK, USA, Asia, Europe, Australia, by tartarus on Jul 11, 2017 23:40:03 GMT 1, Forget that idea. I booked something off eBay and its not listed anymore. Probably because they weren't meant to be doing it!
Forget that idea. I booked something off eBay and its not listed anymore. Probably because they weren't meant to be doing it!
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Shipping Art • UK, USA, Asia, Europe, Australia, by FЯ on Jul 11, 2017 23:46:19 GMT 1, its a pain. I've shipped records over before. but its possible to get them go into customs and vanish for months and sometimes they steam through. Very few couriers will let you even ship as you say. If I can work out who I used ill PM you. Honest advice, I find the records a ball ache but they aren't that valuable. If it was, I just wouldn't bother. There are a couple of people on here from Russia though, they must have come up with ways to get stuff over.
DHL are the only sure fire way.
must be massively frustrating for those living in Russia who collect. Right pain in the putin.
its a pain. I've shipped records over before. but its possible to get them go into customs and vanish for months and sometimes they steam through. Very few couriers will let you even ship as you say. If I can work out who I used ill PM you. Honest advice, I find the records a ball ache but they aren't that valuable. If it was, I just wouldn't bother. There are a couple of people on here from Russia though, they must have come up with ways to get stuff over. DHL are the only sure fire way. must be massively frustrating for those living in Russia who collect. Right pain in the putin. |
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Shipping Art • UK, USA, Asia, Europe, Australia, by seqret on Jul 11, 2017 23:47:32 GMT 1, PM me with questions
PM me with questions
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Shipping Art • UK, USA, Asia, Europe, Australia, by seqret on Jul 11, 2017 23:51:57 GMT 1, I'm not sure where you're getting all that info re pain, customs etc. Maybe 5-10 years ago there were some problems sending to Russia but now local postal service is quite good. FedEx, DHL and other couriers have their own rules and restrictions here. Never had any problems tho
I'm not sure where you're getting all that info re pain, customs etc. Maybe 5-10 years ago there were some problems sending to Russia but now local postal service is quite good. FedEx, DHL and other couriers have their own rules and restrictions here. Never had any problems tho
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tartarus
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Shipping Art • UK, USA, Asia, Europe, Australia, by tartarus on Jul 11, 2017 23:55:31 GMT 1, I'm not sure where you're getting all that info re pain, customs etc. Maybe 5-10 years ago there were some problems sending to Russia but now local postal service is quite good. FedEx, DHL and other couriers have their own rules and restrictions here. Never had any problems tho
I'm not sure where you're getting all that info re pain, customs etc. Maybe 5-10 years ago there were some problems sending to Russia but now local postal service is quite good. FedEx, DHL and other couriers have their own rules and restrictions here. Never had any problems tho from the last couple of years and the people who buy, or did buy from me in Russia. Cant even send there now from here it seems. as mentioned, if its not a business address, the couriers won't take it. |
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Shipping Art • UK, USA, Asia, Europe, Australia, by tartarus on Jul 11, 2017 23:58:02 GMT 1, its a pain. I've shipped records over before. but its possible to get them go into customs and vanish for months and sometimes they steam through. Very few couriers will let you even ship as you say. If I can work out who I used ill PM you. Honest advice, I find the records a ball ache but they aren't that valuable. If it was, I just wouldn't bother. There are a couple of people on here from Russia though, they must have come up with ways to get stuff over. DHL are the only sure fire way. must be massively frustrating for those living in Russia who collect. Right pain in the putin.
its a pain. I've shipped records over before. but its possible to get them go into customs and vanish for months and sometimes they steam through. Very few couriers will let you even ship as you say. If I can work out who I used ill PM you. Honest advice, I find the records a ball ache but they aren't that valuable. If it was, I just wouldn't bother. There are a couple of people on here from Russia though, they must have come up with ways to get stuff over. DHL are the only sure fire way. must be massively frustrating for those living in Russia who collect. Right pain in the putin. hmm. that could be handy if they do! was it to a private address? |
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Shipping Art • UK, USA, Asia, Europe, Australia, by seqret on Jul 12, 2017 0:02:39 GMT 1, I'm not sure where you're getting all that info re pain, customs etc. Maybe 5-10 years ago there were some problems sending to Russia but now local postal service is quite good. FedEx, DHL and other couriers have their own rules and restrictions here. Never had any problems tho from the last couple of years and the people who buy, or did buy from me in Russia. Cant even send there now from here it seems. as mentioned, if its not a business address, the couriers won't take it.
If you're sending via regular mail tracked service there are no restrictions and parcel will arrive within 2-3 weeks from UK or US. Even had 3 days delivery from Japan once.
If you're sending via express couriers there are some rules and restrictions depends on service. They're lazy to deal with customs but still you can send. Received via UPS, DHL, FedEx to a private address.
I'm not sure where you're getting all that info re pain, customs etc. Maybe 5-10 years ago there were some problems sending to Russia but now local postal service is quite good. FedEx, DHL and other couriers have their own rules and restrictions here. Never had any problems tho from the last couple of years and the people who buy, or did buy from me in Russia. Cant even send there now from here it seems. as mentioned, if its not a business address, the couriers won't take it. If you're sending via regular mail tracked service there are no restrictions and parcel will arrive within 2-3 weeks from UK or US. Even had 3 days delivery from Japan once. If you're sending via express couriers there are some rules and restrictions depends on service. They're lazy to deal with customs but still you can send. Received via UPS, DHL, FedEx to a private address. |
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Shipping Art • UK, USA, Asia, Europe, Australia, by tartarus on Jul 12, 2017 0:40:43 GMT 1, from the last couple of years and the people who buy, or did buy from me in Russia. Cant even send there now from here it seems. as mentioned, if its not a business address, the couriers won't take it. If you're sending via regular mail tracked service there are no restrictions and parcel will arrive within 2-3 weeks from UK or US. Even had 3 days delivery from Japan once. If you're sending via express couriers there are some rules and restrictions depends on service. They're lazy to deal with customs but still you can send. Received via UPS, DHL, FedEx to a private address.
Yeah as you say, post office will do up to 2kg, but thats it.
from the last couple of years and the people who buy, or did buy from me in Russia. Cant even send there now from here it seems. as mentioned, if its not a business address, the couriers won't take it. If you're sending via regular mail tracked service there are no restrictions and parcel will arrive within 2-3 weeks from UK or US. Even had 3 days delivery from Japan once. If you're sending via express couriers there are some rules and restrictions depends on service. They're lazy to deal with customs but still you can send. Received via UPS, DHL, FedEx to a private address. well, ill have another look at that then, Last couple times I got asked the couriers said no in the booking process! Yeah as you say, post office will do up to 2kg, but thats it. |
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Shipping Art • UK, USA, Asia, Europe, Australia, by The Jokers Puppet on Jul 16, 2017 11:36:57 GMT 1, Apologies if this is the wrong place or similar requests have been made before. Can anyone recommend any companies in NY that can crate/pack and send a large sculpture at reasonable cost?
Many thanks
Apologies if this is the wrong place or similar requests have been made before. Can anyone recommend any companies in NY that can crate/pack and send a large sculpture at reasonable cost?
Many thanks
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Shipping Art • UK, USA, Asia, Europe, Australia, by inkdigital on Oct 4, 2017 15:44:33 GMT 1, Anyone here use art handlers to ship a painting from LA/NY and have any cost estimates?
Painting is 18x24 crate will probably be 28"x4"x24"
Any info or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!
Anyone here use art handlers to ship a painting from LA/NY and have any cost estimates?
Painting is 18x24 crate will probably be 28"x4"x24"
Any info or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!
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Shipping Art • UK, USA, Asia, Europe, Australia, by easycraig on Oct 4, 2017 18:14:04 GMT 1, I have not used these guys but it looks like they know what they are doing. I usually fabricate my own box out of cardboard and styrofoam. Based on your dimensions, you could probably buy a cardboard box with foam inside that will fit your painting for $50.
www.boxbrosla.com/art-handling
or buy a box from box city and wrap it yourself...
www.boxcity.com/scripts/prodList.asp?idCategory=17
good luck
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Shipping Art • UK, USA, Asia, Europe, Australia, by inkdigital on Oct 4, 2017 20:46:13 GMT 1, I'll look into that! Thank you!!
I'll look into that! Thank you!!
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Shipping Art • UK, USA, Asia, Europe, Australia, by workandturn on Nov 11, 2017 18:58:24 GMT 1, I will need to ship a POSE print that I bought (I ended up buying another POSE print here on the Forum and don't want 2) and wondered if anyone could give me a recommendation as to the best postal carrier to use ?
Ideally shipping flat with insurance to cover the piece.
Im in NY and one potentially buyer is in Kent, OH
I only want to ship within the US
As always any advice is much appreciated.
I will need to ship a POSE print that I bought (I ended up buying another POSE print here on the Forum and don't want 2) and wondered if anyone could give me a recommendation as to the best postal carrier to use ?
Ideally shipping flat with insurance to cover the piece.
Im in NY and one potentially buyer is in Kent, OH
I only want to ship within the US
As always any advice is much appreciated.
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Shipping Art • UK, USA, Asia, Europe, Australia, by pklong17 on Nov 11, 2017 21:43:54 GMT 1, If it’s packed well, using USPS is best and most likely least expensive means of shipping.
If it’s packed well, using USPS is best and most likely least expensive means of shipping.
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Shipping Art • UK, USA, Asia, Europe, Australia, by jayjay7 on Nov 11, 2017 21:49:51 GMT 1, Recommend UPS. Shipped prints with them several times, flat and rolled. Always do a good job.
I've found their tracking to be far more accurate than USPS. But experiences may vary.
Recommend UPS. Shipped prints with them several times, flat and rolled. Always do a good job.
I've found their tracking to be far more accurate than USPS. But experiences may vary.
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Shipping Art • UK, USA, Asia, Europe, Australia, by mose on Nov 11, 2017 21:55:12 GMT 1, I wouldn't bother with insurance. They'll take your money, but good luck getting money out of them should something happen. Many shippers exclude fine art from coverage. I'd go signature confirmation before going insurance.
I also don't recommend shipping flat, unless the print doesn't allow rolling. Flat shipments get damaged at a much higher rate than tubed from my experience. Rolled and placed in a high-quality tube(like Yazoo Mills) or a PVC pipe = much safer. If you have a lesser tube, a mid-grade uline or something, you could always go tube+box.
Personally, I've had the most success with Fedex. I use their cheapest option.
I wouldn't bother with insurance. They'll take your money, but good luck getting money out of them should something happen. Many shippers exclude fine art from coverage. I'd go signature confirmation before going insurance.
I also don't recommend shipping flat, unless the print doesn't allow rolling. Flat shipments get damaged at a much higher rate than tubed from my experience. Rolled and placed in a high-quality tube(like Yazoo Mills) or a PVC pipe = much safer. If you have a lesser tube, a mid-grade uline or something, you could always go tube+box.
Personally, I've had the most success with Fedex. I use their cheapest option.
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Shipping Art • UK, USA, Asia, Europe, Australia, by Inknart on Nov 11, 2017 22:10:33 GMT 1, I wouldn't bother with insurance. They'll take your money, but good luck getting money out of them should something happen. Many shippers exclude fine art from coverage. I'd go signature confirmation before going insurance. I also don't recommend shipping flat, unless the print doesn't allow rolling. Flat shipments get damaged at a much higher rate than tubed from my experience. Rolled and placed in a high-quality tube(like Yazoo Mills) or a PVC pipe = much safer. If you have a lesser tube, a mid-grade uline or something, you could always go tube+box. Personally, I've had the most success with Fedex. I use their cheapest option.
I wouldn't bother with insurance. They'll take your money, but good luck getting money out of them should something happen. Many shippers exclude fine art from coverage. I'd go signature confirmation before going insurance. I also don't recommend shipping flat, unless the print doesn't allow rolling. Flat shipments get damaged at a much higher rate than tubed from my experience. Rolled and placed in a high-quality tube(like Yazoo Mills) or a PVC pipe = much safer. If you have a lesser tube, a mid-grade uline or something, you could always go tube+box. Personally, I've had the most success with Fedex. I use their cheapest option. Shipping flat can be very safe if done properly and why on earth wouldn’t you pay a few extra dollars for insurance ? FedEx will insure art up to 1000 and I have had super easy claim process multiple times for damaged items where I received $1000 check 2 weeks later and they didn’t even collect the damaged item. |
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Shipping Art • UK, USA, Asia, Europe, Australia, by mose on Nov 11, 2017 22:28:26 GMT 1, I wouldn't bother with insurance. They'll take your money, but good luck getting money out of them should something happen. Many shippers exclude fine art from coverage. I'd go signature confirmation before going insurance. I also don't recommend shipping flat, unless the print doesn't allow rolling. Flat shipments get damaged at a much higher rate than tubed from my experience. Rolled and placed in a high-quality tube(like Yazoo Mills) or a PVC pipe = much safer. If you have a lesser tube, a mid-grade uline or something, you could always go tube+box. Personally, I've had the most success with Fedex. I use their cheapest option. Shipping flat can be very safe if done properly and why on earth wouldn’t you pay a few extra dollars for insurance ? FedEx will insure art up to 1000 and I have had super easy claim process multiple times for damaged items where I received $1000 check 2 weeks later and they didn’t even collect the damaged item.
Of course it can be done to maximize safety. I still don't recommend it as 'flat shipments get damaged at a much higher rate than tube from my experience'.
And on insurance, I'm glad you've had positive experiences. I've had, and have read many other, unsatisfactory experiences. So, I don't insure and just pack bomb-proof rolled and roll the dice. I bring up the issue because people need to be aware that, just because a shipping company took your money for insurance, don't think you are bullet-proof. Read the fine print if it is of concern.
I wouldn't bother with insurance. They'll take your money, but good luck getting money out of them should something happen. Many shippers exclude fine art from coverage. I'd go signature confirmation before going insurance. I also don't recommend shipping flat, unless the print doesn't allow rolling. Flat shipments get damaged at a much higher rate than tubed from my experience. Rolled and placed in a high-quality tube(like Yazoo Mills) or a PVC pipe = much safer. If you have a lesser tube, a mid-grade uline or something, you could always go tube+box. Personally, I've had the most success with Fedex. I use their cheapest option. Shipping flat can be very safe if done properly and why on earth wouldn’t you pay a few extra dollars for insurance ? FedEx will insure art up to 1000 and I have had super easy claim process multiple times for damaged items where I received $1000 check 2 weeks later and they didn’t even collect the damaged item. Of course it can be done to maximize safety. I still don't recommend it as 'flat shipments get damaged at a much higher rate than tube from my experience'. And on insurance, I'm glad you've had positive experiences. I've had, and have read many other, unsatisfactory experiences. So, I don't insure and just pack bomb-proof rolled and roll the dice. I bring up the issue because people need to be aware that, just because a shipping company took your money for insurance, don't think you are bullet-proof. Read the fine print if it is of concern. |
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