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Old 21 January 2012, 07:53 PM
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Im looking at buying a part in Scotland but would need it delivered so need to find a courier. Can anyone give me past experience recommendations.

Old 21 January 2012, 07:56 PM
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Shouldn't they (the people you're buying from) help arrange delivery to you?
Old 21 January 2012, 07:57 PM
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Advertised as collection only, they are going to wrap for me but I've got to sort postage.
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Just get on "Shiply" and watch as the price to deliver tumbles.
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Used UPS loads of times with no problems.
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Originally Posted by Alg
Just get on "Shiply" and watch as the price to deliver tumbles.
Shipley??? What's that??
Old 21 January 2012, 08:07 PM
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"SHIPLY" without the "e". Go take a look:
http://www.shiply.com/search.php
Old 21 January 2012, 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by martin850
Shipley??? What's that??
A town in Yorkshire, HTH
Old 21 January 2012, 08:09 PM
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Used dhl a few times with no issues
Old 21 January 2012, 08:12 PM
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Ok mate thanks, will take a look

Thanks for the UPS hint as well
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Originally Posted by Alg
"SHIPLY" without the "e". Go take a look:
http://www.shiply.com/search.php
Seems a good site, there's a guy needing an Alfa Romeo spider taking from Newcastle to Spain, was half tempted to bid myself!
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Originally Posted by f1_fan
A town in Yorkshire, HTH
Old 21 January 2012, 08:49 PM
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Use APC overnight bud and have them drop the bumper straight down to me,I use them all the time
Saves postage twice for you then mate
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Originally Posted by prodriverules
Use APC overnight bud and have them drop the bumper straight down to me,I use them all the time
Saves postage twice for you then mate
Good idea, I will have a look and see how much it will be.
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