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Old 31-03-2005, 12:17 PM
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Anyone know of people that will delivery say bulky and heavy items at reasonable costs??
Old 31-03-2005, 02:16 PM
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I phoned several companys when I wanted to send 4 wheels to a place near Manchester - Royal Mail with special type deliver worked out the cheapest in the end, insured etc aswell.
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Cheers Kev, looks like I going to North Walsham tomorrow then, closest one with facility to take huge items LOL
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North Walsham eh.....used to do work for a firm of solicitors down there!!!

Try Tuffnells - think this is the nearest to you....

http://www.tuffnells.co.uk/ie/depots/ipswich.htm

Cost me Ł12 to send a bumper!!
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Sweet, cheers
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Try www.Parcel2go.com they charge Ł8.99 next day delivery (for the moment) for items that weight upto 25kg
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But they have size restrictions
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if you dont have an account with set rates you will find the carriers will charge you anything they like, parcelfarce is prolly the cheapest for retail customers, i use ANC, they are as bad as the rest of them but i get a cheaper rate.
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