Sending a chainsaw by courier

[Ashes_Firewood]

I've got a chainsaw that I need to post but just went on parcel2go and looked at their restricted items list and chainsaw is on the list...

 

Are there any couriers I can send a chainsaw with? Presumed other people on here must have couriers they use for sending saws

[bobh]

Post Office, they've been doing it a lot longer that the rest of them!

[Stubby]

I use the post office . I think parcel2go use them as well ! ( amongst others ) What you can't have is any smell of petrol. I always make sure the tank is drained and it is sealed . Never had one refused .

[redmoosefaction]

Try P4D for good prices via branded couriers

[MikeTM150]

put it in a box, spray a good dose of deodrant or some smelly perfume in with it and they'd never know!!!

[spudulike]

Parcels2go don't do saws now, by some of the packing from some ebay traders that I have seen, I understand why:001_rolleyes:

 

Best to google couriers and then go with one of these groupage traders, they basically get a damn good rate from a number of couriers based on the fact they will do a certain level of business with them and then offer the user (thats us) a reduced price on what we would get from the courier direct!

 

Hermese and Yodel seem to be the cheapest on a three day service - but book through one of these discount courier sites - one that will take saws!

 

Parcel2go will take engine parts - up to you if you want to take a chance - I always drain the fluids and bag in a plastic bag to avoid spillages!

[Ashes_Firewood]

I think I'll put it through parcel2go as engine parts. It's well packaged up in a sturdy box and filled all round with bubble wrap so I can't see there being any problem! parcel2go is the cheapest by far for using Yodel.

[TimberCutterDartmoor]

empty the tank and leave it open for the fumes to evaporate - 30 mins is probably enough. Then PO / PForce or Interlink...

 

Parcelmonkey apparently quite good too

[spudulike]

Yes, just found this - Parcel Delivery from Interparcel

 

They are again one of these outfits that use other people to courier - £6.50 is a fair price for a mid weight saw on a 3 day service.

[burrell_]

just sent a solo 637 to n ireland royal mail

1st class saw 12.50

1st class recored 14.50

special was 21.40 insured upto 500 pound tracked, signed for and delivered with in 24 hours