Posting a bike.

robb_o
robb_o Posts: 332
edited April 2010 in MTB general
I'm currently selling one of my bikes.
I've managed to get an empty box from Halfords to post it in.

But what's the best/cheapest delivery service to go for?

Thanks in advance.
Rob.

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  • mrfmilo
    mrfmilo Posts: 2,250
    SenditNow or Parcel2Go. SenditNow is usually cheaper.
    Marin
  • robb_o
    robb_o Posts: 332
    cheers, will check them out.

    does anyone else have any recommendations?
  • The Northern Monkey
    The Northern Monkey Posts: 19,174
    parcel monkey have been great for me :)
    Santa Cruz Butcher
  • The Big Cheese
    The Big Cheese Posts: 8,651
    bigbenj_08 wrote:
    parcel monkey have been great for me :)

    Thats who I normally use but their website is down for construction with no service at the moment.

    PLUS (due to there being a large cardboard box shortage in SE London) I have had to pay £10.75 for a large brown box/packing to send the GT frame off, plus £8 next day delivery...

    The P&P on this frame has now cost me £29 FFS!!! :twisted:
  • The Northern Monkey
    The Northern Monkey Posts: 19,174
    lol! have you actually made any money on this frame?!

    Should have gone halfords/LBS for a box, bet they have loads lying around!
    Santa Cruz Butcher
  • The Big Cheese
    The Big Cheese Posts: 8,651
    bigbenj_08 wrote:
    lol! have you actually made any money on this frame?!

    Should have gone halfords/LBS for a box, bet they have loads lying around!

    Went there, comets, currys, phoned all local LBS and local TV place... nada! :shock:

    Well, after fees, P&P etc I made £335 from a £420 sale.....

    I'm getting this Cotic up and running, then that and the Marin are getting run into the ground before I sell another large item!!! :evil:
  • SCARFACExxx08
    SCARFACExxx08 Posts: 58
    TNT are good
  • The Northern Monkey
    The Northern Monkey Posts: 19,174
    The Big Cheese wrote:
    bigbenj_08 wrote:
    lol! have you actually made any money on this frame?!

    Should have gone halfords/LBS for a box, bet they have loads lying around!

    Went there, comets, currys, phoned all local LBS and local TV place... nada! :shock:

    Well, after fees, P&P etc I made £335 from a £420 sale.....

    I'm getting this Cotic up and running, then that and the Marin are getting run into the ground before I sell another large item!!! :evil:
    Gutted! Cost me £6 to send my NS frame and Forks in the same box!
    Santa Cruz Butcher
  • The Big Cheese
    The Big Cheese Posts: 8,651
    So I have sold a virtually brand new full suss frame with shock, and am still having to add £35 to buy a HT..... what a palava..... :cry:
  • robb_o
    robb_o Posts: 332
    Cheers for the replies, will box the bike up tonight and weigh it and see which one of these sites come up cheaper! Oh and try harder to sell my bike :lol:
  • nwmlarge
    nwmlarge Posts: 778
    i used paisley frieght to send the last bike i sold, all got there on time and in one piece.
    2013 Saracen Ariel 162
    2010 Specialized Allez in Matt Silver

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