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| Thread ID: 29430 | 2003-01-19 23:56:00 | Cheapest postage?? | rayonline (2134) | Press F1 |
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| 115350 | 2003-01-19 23:56:00 | hello, I need to send some stuff. Its about the size of a 21 inch TV box and a weight of 20KG. 55cmx55cmx50cm. Posthaste Parcels (not courier) quoted at $40 from Dunedin to Wellington. Time frame does not matter. I presume its protected under insurance so compensation is provided. Some smaller ones like Hansons Removals are: one metre cube with no weight restrictions are $175. Would u have any advice?? Rayonline |
rayonline (2134) | ||
| 115351 | 2003-01-20 00:04:00 | i posted something just slightly bigger than the tower thingy for computer...from feilding to rotorua overnight $4.50...i cant remember weight but it was 4-5 kgs... the best thing i'd say is try lots of different courier companys and compare prices... |
csinclair83 (200) | ||
| 115352 | 2003-01-20 00:07:00 | I don't think you will get it any cheaper than $40. I courier all my business stuff by NZCouriers - I would check them out. $175 is an absolute rip-off. They would more than likely have farmed it off to Posthaste and pocketed the $135! Baldy:-) |
Baldy (26) | ||
| 115353 | 2003-01-20 00:10:00 | Check out NZ Post, but $40 sounds reasonable. I ship up and down the country and surprisingly I often find Post the best bet for non-urgent deliveries. Sometimes they are even faster than couriers! Do not presume insurance cover, most carriers strictly limit their responsibility unless separate cover is taken out. Usual limit is refund of postage/freight. Pack well if the contents are delicate and mark clearly with any handling requirements, i.e fragile, do not drop, or this side up etc. It doesn't guarantee a safe delivery but give weight to compensation claims if Aunty Margaret's box of heirloom ornaments arrives looking like it's been at the bottom of an All Black scrum and makes lots of tinkling noises when moved. Without those warnings it might get treated like a box of old blankets. Cheers Billy 8-{) :D |
Billy T (70) | ||
| 115354 | 2003-01-20 00:11:00 | LOL, I have just rung NZ Couriers for you, and they quote $120. The office manager told me if you can get it for $40, then that would be the way to go. NZ Couriers send all thier stuff overnight, so thats why they charge that price BALDY:-) |
Baldy (26) | ||
| 115355 | 2003-01-20 00:49:00 | thanks for all the help !! I will go wif Posthaste which is $40 as said before. or $10 per 8KG size of a banana box. i can always use multiple of these. I will check with the insurance covers. Have a stereo thats worth mentioning. Ray |
rayonline (2134) | ||
| 115356 | 2003-01-20 00:55:00 | For appliances it needs to be in the original boxes..... I'll jus take it on board in cabin wif me on the flight. | rayonline (2134) | ||
| 115357 | 2003-01-20 00:57:00 | whoa u just confused me there... but worth mentioning...u cant take things more than 10kgs onto cabin... cant u chuck it into cargo hold?....if u give them a perfect reason..then they can take it...sometimes thy would ask for a couple dollars..prolly $10-20 bucks extra...(depending on demand for flight) |
csinclair83 (200) | ||
| 115358 | 2003-01-20 01:00:00 | its a microsystem stereo. i will take the centre piece into cabin. speaker can be done thru postage. Ray |
rayonline (2134) | ||
| 115359 | 2003-01-20 01:06:00 | in original boxes to be insured that is .. | rayonline (2134) | ||
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