Need to send something HEAVY to the states, options?

[SB118]

I've got a potential buyer for Dave asking me how much it would be to ship the engine to him. Not a clue!

How on earth would i go about sending something of 120kg to another country? (don't think royal mail will be much help)

Cheers

 

[Aod]

i think shipping is the only option. Why are you selling dave anyway?

 

[smokey]

Yep the standard max that people like UPS, Fedex etc will do is 70kg. You may need to have this done by freight....

But try parcel2go.com - they have links with some US couriers, but you'll need to have a bespoke quote from their international department before you can get prices. So, it's form filling time!

 

[Rotty]

a quick check gave fedex's cheapest rate at about £550

this is economy freight

 

[SB118]

Why are you selling dave anyway?

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17561314

 

[SB118]

a quick check gave fedex's cheapest rate at about £550

this is economy freight

Ouch.

 

[chris_r]

Ouch.

Say that again, what is Dave actualy worth?

 

[Scuzi]

You'd have to either stick it on a pallet or in a crate. If you live near an airport you may get one of the lesser known freight companies to take the job on for you. Might be worth giving them a visit or a call.

It isn't going to be cheap though.

 

[SB118]

Say that again, what is Dave actualy worth?

I doubt the bidding will go over £100, but these old engines are worth their weight in gold in the States after some nasty emmisions law nearly banned newer engines, the old Listers get 'grandfathered' in.

 

[jpmonkey69]

can you offer postage as "Buyer arranges collection by courier?"

 

[SB118]

Hmm, had two more asking the same question, think these engines are more popular that i thought!

 

[atpbx]

This is easy and expensive.

Just ring someone like http://www.fox-moving.com/removalsabroad.asp

Or Brittania, who dont go by weight,but by by cubic feet.

 

[Craig321]

I've got a potential buyer for Dave asking me how much it would be to ship the engine to him. Not a clue!

How on earth would i go about sending something of 120kg to another country? (don't think royal mail will be much help)

Cheers

Eeep, 120kg. I tried ordering something off a US site the other day and the postage was about $35 or something

It'd probably be cheaper flying there yourself

 

[SB118]

Just spent 20 minutes on the DHL site going round in circles, lots of options but they don't actually take you anywhere!

 

[BillytheImpaler]

Clearly the answer here is to buy a pair of seats on a flight to where you're going. Dress up the engine like a great big woman; mumu, large hat, plenty of blue makeup. No one will dare ask questions to a man flying 'cross the Atlantic seated next to such a hulk.

 

[i know nothing]

Pick up the Yellow Pages, look for "Freight Forwarders". Phone around.

Most do a "pallet cube" (often 1m x 1m x 1m) which is basically a wooden pallet around which they put a heavy duty cardboard.

Cost? I'm not sure about the US but would suspect around £150 shipping plus delivery (to the address in the US) and collection from you (if you can't deliver to their warehouse). Shipping is via sea freight, probably around 6-8 weeks.

 

[SB118]

Frieght Forwarders, bingo, that was the magic phrase which has produced dozens of relevant search results.

cheers.

 

[alexakasloth]

Chuck Norris could round house kick it to the states and back...


yea, this is so last month

 

[SB118]

ARGH! it's suddenly occured to me that some chancers are having the day off for some reason, it might explain why i've not had one callback!

 

[AthlonTom]

Buy an ICBM, swap the warhead for your parcel, there super accurate and everything

Though shipping is probably the better option, DHL will be able to help you.