Sarnie Posted November 13, 2013 Posted November 13, 2013 Guys, Can anyone help with this? I have won a TV on ebay and trying to organise shipping. I had booked a courier (City Link) via Interparcel but I got an email stating that a TV wouldn't be insured meaning they could deliver me a smashed up TV and there'd be no come back. I subsequently cancelled the courier but was then told the same by Parcel2Go & Paisley Freight..... Any suggestions anyone? Liam Quote
WhackyWill Posted November 13, 2013 Posted November 13, 2013 Guys, Can anyone help with this? I have won a TV on ebay and trying to organise shipping. I had booked a courier (City Link) via Interparcel but I got an email stating that a TV wouldn't be insured meaning they could deliver me a smashed up TV and there'd be no come back. I subsequently cancelled the courier but was then told the same by Parcel2Go & Paisley Freight..... Any suggestions anyone? Liam Good Luck... :scare: We are Amazon Prime Business customers. We buy from Amazon almost daily and the service is BRILLIANT with items arriving on time (or even early!) on every occasion UNLESS the item is sent via Citylink. Latest (of many) examples... Friday 8th, Printer blows up, order new one immediately on Amazon with guaranteed Saturday 9th delivery. No show on Saturday, surely not?? Track parcel? Oh GOD!!! It's been sent by CITYLINK!!! :-/ Mon 11th... nothing, Tues 12th... nothing, Weds 13th (as expected - as ALWAYS!!!) tracking shows 'attempted delivery, no-one there, left card' LIES! as ALWAYS!!! Called Citylink, half hour hold, "You parcel went to SHEFFIELD" (we are in Canterbury) "which is why it was late" explained that (as ALWAYS!) driver had lied re. 'attempted delivery' (ahem) girl checked and amazingly AGREED! said item was out for delivery today, but hadn't been loaded on the van so was now scheduled for tomorrow! (Thurs 14th). Speechless, HATE this USELESS Company who take incompetence and 'couldn't give a ****' to a whole new level! GRRRRR!!! Need a ZERO stars button on here! :-/ Quote
Sarnie Posted November 13, 2013 Author Posted November 13, 2013 Where is it going to and from Sarnie? S****horpe to Birmingham Quote
WhackyWill Posted November 13, 2013 Posted November 13, 2013 I have used Parcel Monkey and they were fine . Quote
Sarnie Posted November 13, 2013 Author Posted November 13, 2013 That'll be Scun_thorpe.......... Quote
Sarnie Posted November 13, 2013 Author Posted November 13, 2013 I have used Parcel Monkey and they were fine . For a TV? Quote
WhackyWill Posted November 13, 2013 Posted November 13, 2013 I have used Parcel Monkey and they were fine . For a TV? Not for a TV Sarnie, but they have delivered bulky items for me before. Quote
Sarnie Posted November 13, 2013 Author Posted November 13, 2013 I have used Parcel Monkey and they were fine . For a TV? Not for a TV Sarnie, but they have delivered bulky items for me before. The issue it seems is that TV's are on the restricted list for all couriers and won't insure them...... Quote
mattross1313 Posted November 13, 2013 Posted November 13, 2013 give or take 100 miles each way, could you not drive up if you have a car big enough to fit the TV into? at least then you know it's packed safely and not getting chucked about in a van. Quote
Sarnie Posted November 13, 2013 Author Posted November 13, 2013 give or take 100 miles each way, could you not drive up if you have a car big enough to fit the TV into? at least then you know it's packed safely and not getting chucked about in a van. I doubt it would fit in the back of a convertible M3 I would consider picking it up but it's half a day at least. Would much prefer to just find a courier who will take responsibilty if they smash it up...... Quote
KyleR Posted November 13, 2013 Posted November 13, 2013 Is it new in original packaging? Have you tried Royal Mail special delivery? As silly and obvious as that sounds, they've insured carbon fibre parts for me in the past as well as headlights etc. Tarmac uses DHL at he sends a fair few fragile body parts etc. Quote
r37 Posted November 14, 2013 Posted November 14, 2013 No Couriers will insure any type of LCD screen. Because of the delicacy of the electronics where even 1 loose wire can render the item completely useless they wont touch them. A private courier for that sort of distance will cost you £200 or so but will fully insure the item and deliver it the same day. Quote
Sarnie Posted November 15, 2013 Author Posted November 15, 2013 Well,I've 'winged' it and hopefully City link will deliver a working TV tomorrow! Quote
Dblock Posted November 15, 2013 Posted November 15, 2013 I have used Parcel Monkey and they were fine . Parcel monkey and paisley freight both generally use City link. They aren't actually delivering your stuff they are just like a broker or middle man. If you have the cash a man in a van might be your next best option. Quote
glrnet Posted November 15, 2013 Posted November 15, 2013 I have used Parcel Monkey and they were fine . Parcel monkey and paisley freight both generally use City link. They aren't actually delivering your stuff they are just like a broker or middle man. If you have the cash a man in a van might be your next best option. With Paisley I think it varies from area to area, I use them a lot and they sub their stuff out to an independent guy down here for collections who then delivers to the depot of the company that Paisley prefer at the recipient's end, I know that includes Shitty Link & TNT. Quote
Lincolnbaggie Posted November 15, 2013 Posted November 15, 2013 I'm not far from Scunny. I could pick it up for you but not sure how I'd get it to Brum Let me know if I can help in any way though Quote
Sarnie Posted November 15, 2013 Author Posted November 15, 2013 Cheers Neil, but it's currently 'out for delivery' via City Link.........nervous knowing how these courier monkeys throw stuff around!! Quote
Grundy Posted November 15, 2013 Posted November 15, 2013 Cheers Neil, but it's currently 'out for delivery' via City Link.........nervous knowing how these courier monkeys throw stuff around!! Good luck, I'm 99.9% sure it will be fine Quote
spursmaddave Posted November 15, 2013 Posted November 15, 2013 Good luck, I'm 99.9% sure it will be fine I am 0.1% sure it will be knackered.... 1 Quote
Sarnie Posted November 16, 2013 Author Posted November 16, 2013 Well,it arrived.............................................and it's fine! It's the bollox too. Samsung 46" 3D LED D8000................it's the first non-Sony TV I've ever bought and love it!!!! 1 Quote
MITZ@CougarStore Posted November 16, 2013 Posted November 16, 2013 Good to read it arrived safely, sounds like an excellent TV... Quote
spursmaddave Posted November 16, 2013 Posted November 16, 2013 My last 3 TVs have been Samsungs, love them Quote
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