Can anybody recommend a parcel delivery service to use for delivery of a fishing rod. I've been looking and most seem to have a restriction on the overall length, size etc....
I'm hoping to send the rod in a tube, 10cm dia by 190cm length..
Many thanks
I'm hoping to send the rod in a tube, 10cm dia by 190cm length..
Many thanks
In reply to Post #1
Hi, For long items you can try Interparcel for courier options and prices, just enter the weight and sizes :-
https://uk.interparcel.com
Hope this helps.
Hi, For long items you can try Interparcel for courier options and prices, just enter the weight and sizes :-
https://uk.interparcel.com
Hope this helps.
In reply to Post #1
Ive used UPS (through Interparcel or Parcel Monkey) many times with no issues. On the one occasion I went for the cheapest option of Tuffnells ( again via interparcel/Parcel Monkey) they didn't turn up to collect so I would avoid them!
Ive used UPS (through Interparcel or Parcel Monkey) many times with no issues. On the one occasion I went for the cheapest option of Tuffnells ( again via interparcel/Parcel Monkey) they didn't turn up to collect so I would avoid them!
In reply to Post #1
Cheers both, I will take a look...
Cheers both, I will take a look...
In reply to Post #1
Don't use Royal Mail. Got stung a few years ago when I sold some boat rods for a mate on eBay and the cost of postage was more than some rods went for!
Don't use Royal Mail. Got stung a few years ago when I sold some boat rods for a mate on eBay and the cost of postage was more than some rods went for!
In reply to Post #4
What ever you do don't use my Hermes / evri or yodel / collect + on inteprarcel website they maybe the cheapest but are the worst of the companies
What ever you do don't use my Hermes / evri or yodel / collect + on inteprarcel website they maybe the cheapest but are the worst of the companies
In reply to Post #1
Only one i will use now is Ups
Only one i will use now is Ups
In reply to Post #7
Cheers for the info guys. Most seem to be charging around £30 plus..
Cheers for the info guys. Most seem to be charging around £30 plus..
In reply to Post #3
Tuffnels - the green devils! Avoid at all costs - I worked with them on a professional level trying to get them to improve their service for a large UK manufacturing company - I made surprise visits to depots and saw absolute horrors. Many issues, complaints, losses and damages. I ended up binning them, which cost them a near £1m a year. Terrible company that uses low cost as its USP.
Interparcel (UPS) is the one I have used to ship rods I have sold, no problems there. Word of caution - never send rods later in the week, i.e. from Wednesday onwards. If they get sat in a depot over a weekend, God help the rods. You'll find any rod builder worth their salt will always ship on Monday or Tuesday.
Tuffnels - the green devils! Avoid at all costs - I worked with them on a professional level trying to get them to improve their service for a large UK manufacturing company - I made surprise visits to depots and saw absolute horrors. Many issues, complaints, losses and damages. I ended up binning them, which cost them a near £1m a year. Terrible company that uses low cost as its USP.
Interparcel (UPS) is the one I have used to ship rods I have sold, no problems there. Word of caution - never send rods later in the week, i.e. from Wednesday onwards. If they get sat in a depot over a weekend, God help the rods. You'll find any rod builder worth their salt will always ship on Monday or Tuesday.
In reply to Post #9
Correct only send monday or tuesday 👍
Correct only send monday or tuesday 👍
In reply to Post #1
Tuffnels
Tuffnels
In reply to Post #11
As a rod builder sending rods out regular i would rather deliver them myself on a penny farthing than use tuffnells !!!! Currently have two cases against them that will end at claims court.
As a rod builder sending rods out regular i would rather deliver them myself on a penny farthing than use tuffnells !!!! Currently have two cases against them that will end at claims court.
In reply to Post #12
I just sent off some hutchy intrigues with paisley freight. The buyer arranged it but have subsequently used them myself. £26 as I remember insured for £300
I just sent off some hutchy intrigues with paisley freight. The buyer arranged it but have subsequently used them myself. £26 as I remember insured for £300
In reply to Post #13
Thanks, this looks like a good shout. Did the rods arrive quickly with no issues?
Thanks, this looks like a good shout. Did the rods arrive quickly with no issues?
In reply to Post #14
Yes next day.
Yes next day.
In reply to Post #15
Quick update for those that are looking to post fishing rods. I used Paisley Freight and was really pleased with the service, the rod arrived as promised the following day.
Thanks Jay
Quick update for those that are looking to post fishing rods. I used Paisley Freight and was really pleased with the service, the rod arrived as promised the following day.
Thanks Jay
In reply to Post #12
Put me in a spin many times that company.
Put me in a spin many times that company.
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