Couriers

[Alec Hague]

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I’ve used FedEx recently, you need to register using a company name which will make life more difficult for a lot of people, but it cost me a lot less than anywhere else.

A local depot is very close which helps as well

will have a look at them. We have a local base.

 

[Alec Hague]

You tell the buyer, depending on how much you put in the tank, which could be negotiable, an estimated mileage.

Or

Instead of added postage costs, the buyer could also make an offer for the fuel he/she was willing to pay you.

I plan to offer free meet up say 60 miles. Not east though as I don't want to get wet! Ha. North will take me well into Cambridgeshire, west to bucks, and south into kent/ Sussex. Everything in life though needs to be negotiable.

 

[Dave Bartell]

Just a thought, ( and example ), but would you be willing to pay say £10 - £15 for guaranteed delivery ? If so, and the buyer agrees, you put that £10 - £15 in your tank, and drive as far as it gets you, the buyer, travels the rest of the distance to meet you. The buyer gets to check the rod out in person. No risk of damage from a courier, it could work in some scenarios.

P.S. no need to worry about insurance.

But then there's the other £10-£15 to get back home Derek, by which time you're getting to near courier charges.

 

[Alec Hague]

I’ve used FedEx recently, you need to register using a company name which will make life more difficult for a lot of people, but it cost me a lot less than anywhere else.

A local depot is very close which helps as well

Yes checked it out now, around 28£, but delivery/ meet up/collection is where I will start.

 

[Colin Dapp]

I plan to offer free meet up say 60 miles. Not east though as I don't want to get wet! Ha. North will take me well into Cambridgeshire, west to bucks, and south into kent/ Sussex. Everything in life though needs to be negotiable.

Don't forget £5 to £8 tolls Depending on which tunnel used

 

[Terry Harman]

Try parcel monkey they were the cheapest have used them before for rods but was a few years ago