pegleg31 Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 I've just purchased an item off ebay but it's collection only so I need to arrange for a courier to pick it up. I've spoken to the seller and he's fine with it so I could do with knowing which ones are good and which ones to avoid. Thanks in advance Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secretagentmole Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 I use Parcel Monkey, never had a problem with anything going missing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curly87 Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Interparcel are also good! Send out half a dozen parcels through them a week and never had a problem. Normally send via TNT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack-ack Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 NOT yodel. My boss has had a nightmare with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 My Hermes 100% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaxiDriver Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Parcel2go would be my personal recommendation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discobob Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 My Hermes 100% +1 to these - have drop off points as well without queues at post office - however check your cover with ebay for doing this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curly87 Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Myhermes are good and cheap, but not sure Id trust them with an expensive electrical item for example. They arnt the most careful with parcels, all run with self employed drivers, some are better than others! Although they are surprisingly quick at refunding any damaged caused! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belly47 Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 interparcel I have used before a few times and I always selected UPS and have had no problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onatangent Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 use myhermes for my business and haven't had any issues yet. Obviously depends on the driver at the other end and no matter what company you use there will always be someone having a bad day somewhere delivering a parcel. They collect from an address or 20p cheaper from a drop off point. Have used parcel2go lots as well and have had good deals on there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobbyathome Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 apc overnight courier service is a franchised delivery service i use all the time never let me down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marki Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 Shiply is always worth a try. To be fair, it comes down to the size and type of item. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 My Herpes-wot a bunch of half wits-had a parcel collected by them, recorded service, that went missing-when I rang to ask why they could not find it despite it being tracked the guy said "because its gone missing". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuart21 Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 Shiply is worth a try as people bid for your business and it doesn't cost you anything to post a job. It's still worth checking with the big companies as they can be cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onatangent Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 My Herpes-wot a bunch of half wits-had a parcel collected by them, recorded service, that went missing-when I rang to ask why they could not find it despite it being tracked the guy said "because its gone missing". to a pinch of the proverbial you can say that about any courier service, independent or franchised. So far RM and in the day city link caused me the most grief with lost, damaged and undelivered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabhui Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 Myhermes gets my vote. Used them many times with no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet1747 Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 We use JMS haulage at Doncaster they are in with a nation wide one called pallet net work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 use myhermes for my business and haven't had any issues yet. Obviously depends on the driver at the other end and no matter what company you use there will always be someone having a bad day somewhere delivering a parcel. They collect from an address or 20p cheaper from a drop off point. Have used parcel2go lots as well and have had good deals on there. As a business do you really want your customers receiving your deliveries by someone in a car with the back full of parcels? In this instance it depends how large the item is but generally any of the majors will do it and the best way to use them is to go through someone like parcel to go, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onatangent Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 As a business do you really want your customers receiving your deliveries by someone in a car with the back full of parcels? In this instance it depends how large the item is but generally any of the majors will do it and the best way to use them is to go through someone like parcel to go, my customers have a choice of couriers and so far Hermes is outselling the other options. I fail to see how having someone use their car full of parcels, a van or lorry makes any difference. The best courier I have ever used is UPS as they have never delivered a dented package but that comes at a price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onatangent Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 (edited) technical glitch and double posted. :-S Edited January 22, 2015 by onatangent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegleg31 Posted January 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 I've had trouble sourcing a courier as the item is 1070mm x 470mm x 200mm weighing 21kg but hopefully it's sorted. Thanks for all the replies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 my customers have a choice of couriers and so far Hermes is outselling the other options. I fail to see how having someone use their car full of parcels, a van or lorry makes any difference. The best courier I have ever used is UPS as they have never delivered a dented package but that comes at a price. You don't think a tatty car and parcels piled up looks at all unprofessional? Bear in mind also one I the requirements is to have a garage where you can store parcels. It depends what you sen but if you supply companies and the contents are at all valuable Hermes would be my last choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onatangent Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 (edited) Not seen any one with a tatty car around here delivering parcels. I would rather have a tatty car and reliable guy delivering parcels than a plumb in a works van tbh. One independent drives a brand new sprinter and works for a couple of multi drops around here. Either way I offer choices and if people have had a bad experience with one of the services I offer there are others including mainstream. At least the OP has it sussed one way or the other :-) Edited January 23, 2015 by onatangent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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