njr911 Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 It's boxed and packed well but who are the best people to use to ship a bass, it's only going to Brum but will need insurance. Ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Its a minefield... Long thread here about it [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/156589-couriers-packing/page__pid__3085482__st__180#entry3085482"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/156589-couriers-packing/page__pid__3085482__st__180#entry3085482[/url] UPS via interparcel appears to be the most often suggested way of doing it, but there are horror stories there as there are with them all... I sent a high value bass via UPS to Denmark recently and including insurance it was around £400... which is ridiculous... It's also necessary to look into what the insurance actually covers you for as quite often basses are excluded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Essentially if there is any other way, don't use a courier... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 If you can drive, rent a car; if not, take a coach or train... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njr911 Posted July 11, 2016 Author Share Posted July 11, 2016 I can't be arsed to drive it there! It's a Flea bass going back to GuitarGuitar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Train, have a day out, meet someone new.Train fare can be ridiculously cheap if you book in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ribbetingfrog Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 (edited) UPS through interparcel always been great for me. Be sure to avoid Parcelforce as their insurance doesn't cover musical instruments. Edited July 11, 2016 by ribbetingfrog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njr911 Posted July 11, 2016 Author Share Posted July 11, 2016 I have send through Interparcel and insured it. Cost £30 but cheep compared to the piece of mind if a £880 bass goes missing. Thanks for all your help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damonjames Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 As you returning a fender flea bass?? What were your thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil.c60 Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 [quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1468226561' post='3089296'] If you can drive, rent a car; if not, take a coach or train... [/quote] Get me a ticket for an aeroplane, I ain't got time for a fast train.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delberthot Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Also, the insurance isn't valid unless the bass is in a hard case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musashimonkey Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 I would have thought that guitar guitar would have given you a return courier option using the same service they sent it out to you on. That's a little disappointing to hear they made you arrange it! I could understand if they wanted you to pay a contribution or their costs for return shipping due to the error. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delberthot Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 According to the website they arrange this and take it off the cost of the item being returned if you contact them first [url="http://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/terms.asp"]http://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/terms.asp[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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