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Post Thu Aug 24, 2006 1:41 pm

Having just rung about 5 of the nig names, none of them will pick up private to private packages, let alone some car bits I'm thinking about getting.

How could I go about getting some parts from Scotland to Coventry?

I need to get a quote for some bulky stuff like bumpers and seats. Has anyone had to do this?

Is it expensive?

Help guys. I need to give the guy the nod on the bits I want. Dont know If I can afford the bit plus postage.

Many thanks in advance!

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Post Thu Aug 24, 2006 2:00 pm

Search on ebay for courier services, you can get some proper bargains on there.
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Post Thu Aug 24, 2006 2:48 pm

http://www.parcel2go.com/

i think you can send stuff up to 4ft x 4ft - and fairly heavy!!

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Post Thu Aug 24, 2006 2:50 pm

give less2303 a pm mate
he has a couple of very good couriers details

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Post Thu Aug 24, 2006 3:45 pm

less2303 (ian) is top for sending out goods he sent my full tech 1 kit to me recently winkeye
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Post Thu Aug 24, 2006 11:52 pm

I use www.interparcel.com, the most reliable and cheapest I've found. I've even used them for international stuff.

They also give you a 5% discount after you first order if you register :)

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Post Fri Aug 25, 2006 2:43 pm

buy a estate volvo cheap then sell it for a profit when you are done with it! If you do it right, you could make insurance money and even petrol! Then its just your time!

I have done this worked well!
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Post Fri Aug 25, 2006 2:46 pm

ian has also sent me my 325i engine(you know the one with red painted things on it!!) the courier phoned me and i told him i wasnt in a rush, obviousley i want it delivered, cos if he dont! ian is the king of sending car parts!
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Post Fri Aug 25, 2006 2:46 pm

Templ8e30 wrote:I use www.interparcel.com, the most reliable and cheapest I've found. I've even used them for international stuff.

They also give you a 5% discount after you first order if you register :)

Cheers,

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Yesp I'd reccommend them too, by far the cheapest I can find for long or heavy parcels
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Post Fri Aug 25, 2006 9:57 pm

www.parcelforce.co.uk <-- i use.. quite good.. :)
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Post Fri Aug 25, 2006 10:00 pm

parcel2go are parcel force resellers, if you have a parcel force account or know some one who does they re cheapest.

parcel2go are cheapest to the public, most other courier firms prices to the public are daylight robbery though.

Pack it well!!! couriers have a habit of using parcels as footballs
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Post Sat Aug 26, 2006 6:18 pm

Cheers for the replys guys...

Got to go to the girlfriends then a wedding of one of her friends so no internet, no free time for BMW, NO LIFE for two or three days. Lame.

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