The Official Retrobike shipping Sticky

[haggis]

In need of some serious help here. I've just been quoted $350 by Kent Eriksen to deliver my new frame to the UK. Anybody got any ideas for a shipper that will include good insurance?
cheers

 

[Crell]

In need of some serious help here. I've just been quoted $350 by Kent Eriksen to deliver my new frame to the UK. Anybody got any ideas for a shipper that will include good insurance?
cheers

I'd be flying out there to shake Kent's hand

UPS or TNT? That's probably who he'll be using though and they aren't cheap.

 

[haggis]

He's using a shipping broker called Kamino but i think i've got it sorted through parcelmonkey now. They're only wanting £88 inc insurance. i took your acvice on that seatpost as well Crell. Have you taken the plunge yet?

 

[neilll]

5lb steel frame from USA > UK £44.10 via USPS, then got caught for 'customs and handling fees' by Parcel Farce (+£35 :roll: )

 

[REKIBorter]

Pair of Mavic Crossrides in proper wheel box 4.5kg - £11.99 - Parcel Force 48hr signed for with £150 insurance cover to UK address

 

[Tel]

Just, reluctantly, sent a complete bike via Parcelforce UK to UK. Cost £25, size was 135x20x73cm and weighed in at 15kg. When the guy came to collect it he said it is bigger than they normally take. I booked it through parcels2go. Perhaps next time I'll use DHL...

 

[dyna-ti]

Set of chris king/racelites to Tasmania via royal mail international signed for.
£80 insured to £150[saves on import taxes but you could be stuffed if things go wrong].Proper padded reinforced box total weight 4 KG
Took about 14 days to arrived
No reports as yet of condition but all seems fine

 

[haydnw]

Does anyone know what kind of collection time window senditnow give? I've bought a bike on eBay that needs collecting, and need to ask the seller for a convenient time. Don't know if I need a couple of hours or a whole day though! senditnow don't seem to have a phone number...

 

[makster]

Does anyone know what kind of collection time window senditnow give? I've bought a bike on eBay that needs collecting, and need to ask the seller for a convenient time. Don't know if I need a couple of hours or a whole day though! senditnow don't seem to have a phone number...

Think you can specify am or pm, and even ask for a smaller window than that

 

[kaiser]

looking for some help shipping to New Zealand. Under 1Kg and 28X11X20cm. looking at 70 odd quid :shock: any suggestions?