Postage /shipping of large items awnings

[Desmoben]

Hi all, can anyone recommend a good courier co that will handle a package the size of a THULE awning?
23kg, 2700 x 200x 200.

I’m getting stupid quotes from Parcelforce and DPD and UPS won’t handle the size.
Have to get it to Northern Ireland from Dorset.

 

[Sackmycook]

Parcel2go.....they use 3rd party couriers discounted

 

[coopso]

Paisley freight

 

[oldiebut goodie]

I should think that they are all wary of N. Ireland, I have had to stop sending heaters there as it is too much hassle.

 

[Desmoben]

The biggest obstacle seems to be the fact that it’s over 2m in length. Paisley say no, as do DPD, UPS- everyone so far except some couriers advertising on eBay and they are looking silly money.

 

[coopso]

In that case you might want to try shiply. I just went through this regarding the seat I am selling, which weighs more than even Paisley would handle without being on a pallet.... I got quotes from Shiply for between £70 and £120 which is about the same as Paisley but the Shiply couriers don't insist on a pallet. I would be wary of how much protection you get from Shiply though.

 

[Desmoben]

In that case you might want to try shiply. I just went through this regarding the seat I am selling, which weighs more than even Paisley would handle without being on a pallet.... I got quotes from Shiply for between £70 and £120 which is about the same as Paisley but the Shiply couriers don't insist on a pallet. I would be wary of how much protection you get from Shiply though.

Yeah, it’s turning into a bit of a mess as I bought and paid for the item on the basis of an original quote I received to ship it for £60 from a transport service that as soon as I went to pay for the shipping came back with “computer says no”.
Now on Shiply - the next best quote is for £117 and I don’t know them from a hole in the ground.
Another company said £116 but they can’t do it for 3-5 months. Another looking for £375! WTF?

 

[Desmoben]

Yeah, it’s turning into a bit of a mess as I bought and paid for the item on the basis of an original quote I received to ship it for £60 from a transport service that as soon as I went to pay for the shipping came back with “computer says no”.
Now on Shiply - the next best quote is for £117 and I don’t know them from a hole in the ground.
Another company said £116 but they can’t do it for 3-5 months. Another looking for £375! WTF?

 

[Desmoben]

Opted to go with the £ 117 quote 1. Out of desperation and lack of options... and 2. Turns out the courier lives in the next village to me 5 miles away. Hopefully that is a good omen.

 

[coopso]

Opted to go with the £ 117 quote 1. Out of desperation and lack of options... and 2. Turns out the courier lives in the next village to me 5 miles away. Hopefully that is a good omen.

Fingers crossed!