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AJ1987
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cheapest way to send
I've sold a chainsaw in eBay and need to post it to the buyer. Its boxed and.not too large but has abit of weight to it. Would it be OK just to take it to the post office or would it be cheaper to arrange a courier?
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Postman Plodd
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Re: cheapest way to send
Without knowing the weight, value, size etc we cant really advise you. This may give you an idea though...
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arnold cheshire
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Re: cheapest way to send
use a courierAJ1987 wrote:I've sold a chainsaw in eBay and need to post it to the buyer. Its boxed and.not too large but has abit of weight to it. Would it be OK just to take it to the post office or would it be cheaper to arrange a courier?
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AJ1987
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Re: cheapest way to send
The chainsaw weighs 4.9kg according to the manufacturer, I don't have scales.
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fishtank
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Re: cheapest way to send
You can send a standard parcel up to 1.5m long and up to 20kg.AJ1987 wrote:The chainsaw weighs 4.9kg according to the manufacturer, I don't have scales.
A 6kg Standard parcel will cost you £12.30 according to the website.
The compensation is low though at £46.
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good times, bad times you know I've had my share
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Lounge Lizard
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Re: cheapest way to send
Royal Mail Standard Parcels at £12.30 up to 6kg, from a nearby Post Office and delivery in three to five working days, is likely to be cheaper and more convenient than a courier.bringon4dayweeks wrote:use a courierAJ1987 wrote:I've sold a chainsaw in eBay and need to post it to the buyer. Its boxed and.not too large but has abit of weight to it. Would it be OK just to take it to the post office or would it be cheaper to arrange a courier?
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AJ1987
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Re: cheapest way to send
Cost £24 odd sent by special delivery and insured for 400. The lady at the P.O was really helpful in explaining the different options
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fishtank
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AJ1987 wrote:Cost £24 odd sent by special delivery and insured for 400. The lady at the P.O was really helpful in explaining the different options
If i go into work tomorrow and one of my specials is a chainsaw i'll know who to blame.
good times, bad times you know I've had my share
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Lounge Lizard
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Strange how Special Delivery £500 compensation is £9.75 just under 2kg and £24.50 just over 2kgAJ1987 wrote:Cost £24 odd sent by special delivery and insured for 400. The lady at the P.O was really helpful in explaining the different options
Why such a jump rather than gradual price steps ? 
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5plusbonusball
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Re: cheapest way to send
parcel hero ! well it's advertised on this site !!
Why are lino's paid full-time ??
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kawoxux
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Re: cheapest way to send
You should've taken it out the box and wrapped it in paper assuming the blade has some sort of sheath over them), would give somone a laugh Im sure
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Lounge Lizard
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Re: cheapest way to send
- and switch it off before sending it tookawoxux wrote:You should've taken it out the box and wrapped it in paper assuming the blade has some sort of sheath over them), would give somone a laugh Im sure