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02-01-2012, 10:15 PM
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G'day,
I'm looking at sending some items interstate, mainly wheels/bumper bars etc. What are some reputable courier companies that have been good in your experience and don't charge an arm and a leg to send these heavier, bulkier items? Look forward to hearing your stories. Cheers |
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02-01-2012, 10:28 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Sun City, North Australis
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Have used SmartSend twice with no dramas.. they pick up from home and deliver to the door.
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02-01-2012, 10:28 PM
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Sick Puppy
Join Date: Jul 2006
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www.e-go.com.au is who I use.
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02-01-2012, 10:30 PM
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02-01-2012, 10:36 PM
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Dont use Swift and Shift Couriers...
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02-01-2012, 10:36 PM
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I have used both of those (E-go and Smartsend) quite a few times and have never had a problem. Very reasonably priced in my opinion with online quoting as well. E-go charge more for insurance so if the quotes are similar and you need insurance, I would go with Smartsend.
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03-01-2012, 12:26 AM
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Browsing here and there..
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Melbourne, Victoria
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I've used Pack & Send before, really happy with the easy process.
DO NOT use Allied Express. |
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03-01-2012, 11:27 PM
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04-01-2012, 12:04 AM
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i used e-go to deliver a motor to me in geelong from newcastle. Was told 5-7 days and it took nearly 3 weeks. When i got the motor home and unwrapped the timing gear had been broken off the front by a forklift hitting it too hard. There cheap but you get what you pay for so be wary. Fastway can be well priced and never had any dramas with them
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04-01-2012, 10:10 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Melbourne
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I use couriers and freight companies on a daily basis. In my experience, they are all crap, some less crap than others, some way more. I have stuck with the less crap ones because with them, I know I'll get the goods there and back undamaged.
To that end, I use Toll and AAE mostly. I won't go near StarTrack (although they have been bought out). |
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04-01-2012, 10:32 AM
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Miami Pilot
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: ACT
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Try interparcel.com.au - they're an on-line freight broker/agent and you can get quotes for the TNT, AAE etc. I use them all the time, and have just started using e-go as well (but as said, e-go insurance is about double - just get the total of quote and insurance and see what's best. TNT is $22 incl GST for $1000 cover, e-go is $44).
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04-01-2012, 12:02 PM
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Location: Rocky QLD
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I tried tnt before and they told me they only freight for bisnesses(spelling) not private.
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14-02-2012, 01:27 AM
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Thanks for all the suggestions.
I ended up using e-go, $70 to send a set of wheels from Sydney to Perth. Got there within 6 days too. Pretty happy with how it went overall. |
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What courier company should I use....
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