mattbass6 Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Hi BC Gang, Happy New Year. I require some help if at all possible. There a bass cabinet that I would love to buy, but it’s based in Blyth, Northumberland and I’m based in Penarth, South Wales. I wonder if there are any BC’ers based in and around Blyth that travel to the Midlands for whatever reason? If so, and you find yourself having to travel to the Midlands, could we possibly chat about collecting said cabinet, and meeting me so I can collect it please? I will of course cover some costs incurred plus, buy you a coffee and bun when we meet, plus have my eternal gratitude. I know it’s a long shot, but I’ve tried delivery companies and the cheapest so far is £148, and for me, it’s a 12 hour round trip so quite cost prohibitive too. Thanks for reading, and take care. Cheers, Matt ✨ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Have you tried the " man and van" solution via Shiply? I have used them a couple of times and managed to get a combo picked up and delivered for around £50. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattbass6 Posted January 4 Author Share Posted January 4 Hi, yes I did. Came in at £148. Thanks for the reply. Appreciated ✨ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Just now, mattbass6 said: Hi, yes I did. Came in at £148. Thanks for the reply. Appreciated ✨ Wow. I must admit the initial prices are always high and then you get the "reasonable" prices as they all start undercutting each other but that quote seems really high. Will non of the major delivery companies,DPD, DHL etc., do the job? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taunton-hobbit Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Worth giving Lenspeed a ring - 07834 320 015 - very pro, not overly dear. 😎 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattbass6 Posted January 4 Author Share Posted January 4 36 minutes ago, BassBunny said: Wow. I must admit the initial prices are always high and then you get the "reasonable" prices as they all start undercutting each other but that quote seems really high. Will non of the major delivery companies,DPD, DHL etc., do the job? I only got one quote 👀😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattbass6 Posted January 4 Author Share Posted January 4 31 minutes ago, taunton-hobbit said: Worth giving Lenspeed a ring - 07834 320 015 - very pro, not overly dear. 😎 Appreciate this so much. Cheers ✨ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 15 hours ago, mattbass6 said: I only got one quote 👀😂 Jeez, I got 40-50 when I used them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattbass6 Posted January 5 Author Share Posted January 5 Wow, really? How weird. I just received one more, but it wasn’t much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt P Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 might be worth talking to @walshy he's not in Blyth but isn't that far away (certainly easy enough to get a cab to Hexham from Blyth) I know he is mainly shipping Basses but i'm guessing he has a good courier service available and may be able to help or at least advise. It might be worth giving some details of the cab that needs moving, size and weight might be a factor for some 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshy Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 12 minutes ago, Matt P said: might be worth talking to @walshy he's not in Blyth but isn't that far away (certainly easy enough to get a cab to Hexham from Blyth) I know he is mainly shipping Basses but i'm guessing he has a good courier service available and may be able to help or at least advise. It might be worth giving some details of the cab that needs moving, size and weight might be a factor for some Yup I can do that easily enough and my courier can arrange delivery too. Fire me a DM if I can help or ring Tim direct 07873 401907 and tell him I gave you his number 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burns-bass Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 13 minutes ago, walshy said: Yup I can do that easily enough and my courier can arrange delivery too. Fire me a DM if I can help or ring Tim direct 07873 401907 and tell him I gave you his number Tim is a thoroughly lovely chap, I have used his services a few times and it has always been a pleasure. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 Same here, very trustworthy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshy Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 I would never send anything with anyone else. He’s moved everything from beaten up cabs to £5k plus basses without any issue at all 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattbass6 Posted January 5 Author Share Posted January 5 Thank you everyone for your much appreciated advice. You lot are ace. Everything is sorted now. Take care. Cheers 🫡 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodyratm Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 Something that might be worth considering, see if you can get a cheap travelodge or something. Drive, grab cab, sleep, drive home. I’ve done that for grabbing some gear. And the dog. If you have a partner, take them with and have a wee jonty! My wife quite enjoyed the days out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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