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Post by Veem on Dec 10, 2021 16:36:20 GMT 1
I don't think this is entirely a Brexit question.
A friend in the UK has bought some horse rug liners for me from a company that doesn't ship to France. She's now going to send them to me. My problem is I haven't a clue which courier to suggest she uses - preferably one which transfers parcels to Chronoposte one they've arrived in France.
Have any of you had experience of sending a parcel other than by post? I think this would be a bit bulky for that. DHL? After that I'm stuck! I am hoping not to end up paying an arm and a leg for delivery or get snarled up in tariffs etc.
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Post by FFS on Dec 10, 2021 17:46:31 GMT 1
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Post by Veem on Dec 10, 2021 18:52:54 GMT 1
That looks a very promising site - thank you. Once we have the dimensions/weight, we'll be able to get a better idea.
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Post by FFS on Dec 10, 2021 20:47:32 GMT 1
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Post by Aardvark on Dec 10, 2021 21:16:30 GMT 1
Only a guesstimate until the parcel is finally wrapped, measured, and weighed. Then the various sites make it easy to choose. Double check that all relevant declarations are made on the proper paperwork.
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Veem
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Post by Veem on Dec 11, 2021 10:01:23 GMT 1
Thank you both for those links.
AV does the courier company specify the necessary paperwork?
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Post by annabellespapa on Dec 11, 2021 10:24:40 GMT 1
One of FFS suggestions, Parcel2go I have used, good price, good service !
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Post by crabtree on Dec 11, 2021 12:16:57 GMT 1
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Post by Veem on Dec 11, 2021 12:50:52 GMT 1
Once again - thanks for rallying around with help. When the parcel arrives at the UK address, we'll get busy sorting out the best way of getting it over here.
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Post by annabellespapa on Dec 11, 2021 13:31:44 GMT 1
Once again - thanks for rallying around with help. When the parcel arrives at the UK address, we'll get busy sorting out the best way of getting it over here. Hi, top tip it is worth getting the items into a box as then there is no dispute as to the dimensions (over a bagged item) and you can really pack the items in, I just did a sample quote for a box 90x45x40cm and 10kg and parcel2go offered me a up to 3 day DPD delivery at £17.69 with an element of insurance cover, you then have a couple of options, if the items are new, provide the invoice and there might be some duty to may at the recipients end or remove all tags and packaging from new items, don't provide the invoice and say they are a gift or donation to a charity and it should get through. Especially at Christmas with gifts or 'donations', they are so busy that it should just get through. We sent all our 'French' Christmas cards to France from the UK and rather than pay £1.70 per card we put the 30 or so in a box and sent it for just under £8 to one address and asked a friend to deliver with their cards and any others we paid the French postage. |
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Post by pcpa on Dec 11, 2021 13:53:15 GMT 1
Good advice and very shrewd re the cards.
The aim is to avoid any TVA charges etc being levied because they will also be accompanied by a hefty administration charge by the courier company.
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