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UK to Ireland shipping costs.

  • 06-01-2010 2:08pm
    #1
    velo.2010
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    Hi, having some trouble negotiating with a guy in the UK regarding shipping. I think he is trying to put me off because its too much hassle or simply trying for more money and is quoting a bigger price for shipping. I've recieved a frameset before which amounted to £40 shipping. I realise a whole bike, heavier etc.would cost more.

    Has anyone bought a bike from the UK recently and how much was it to ship? Many thanks.


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  • #2
    IM0
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    an post has a calculator on their site which should give you a good idea.


  • #3
    blorg
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    me@ucd wrote: »
    an post has a calculator on their site which should give you a good idea.
    You would want to look on www.royalmail.com for UK > Ireland.

    Shipping costs vary, I know several online retailers charge over £100 to ship a bike to Ireland. Others charge £20-50, others are free. It can depend on whether you have a good deal with the shipping company or not I reckon. For a private individual sending with Parcelforce, 15-20kg insured to £1,000 with "Ireland Express" comes in at £72-80. It's a lot cheaper if the package is worth less.


  • #4
    IM0
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,390 ✭✭✭IM0


    blorg wrote: »
    You would want to look on www.royalmail.com for UK > Ireland.

    good catch! ;)
    though Id say it would likely be the same (after x rate) going either way?


  • #5
    boxty
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 79 ✭✭boxty


    Hi,

    I have used shiply.com to seek tenders for shipping items from UK to Ireland. You post details of your load (dimensions, weight, addresses, timeframe etc) and courier companies quote for your business and you decide which if any you wish to use. It works a treat with ebay items as you simply enter the item number and it completes the pick up address. I have successfully shipped 2 large items (a bike and a double pushchair). The last item (the pushchair) was delivered from the UK to the West of Irleand for £25GBP, the bike was delivered to Dublin for £35 I think.

    On each occassion "carpart2go" were the cheapest, so that's who I used.

    I have nothing to do with either of the companies mentioned but find it a great service.


  • #6
    blorg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,995 ✭✭✭✭blorg


    me@ucd wrote: »
    good catch! ;)
    though Id say it would likely be the same (after x rate) going either way?
    In my experience it is significantly cheaper to send stuff from the UK to Ireland than the other way around.

    EDIT: Or it was, when I moved back home from London. Think things look closer now.


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  • #7
    Mickb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 283 ✭✭Mickb


    Hey,

    Again no link to this company:

    https://www.freightquote.ie

    But have used them on a number of occasions. To ship stuff out of Ireland & back again when travelling to events. Also have used them to get items shipped in from the UK.

    MiCk B. :-)


  • #8
    velo.2010
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,010 ✭✭✭velo.2010


    Thanks for the feedback folks. I just needed some back-up to what I already knew of the varying cost.

    The guy I've been in contact with appears to have some sort of arrangement already with a company and is reluctant to change it to deal with someone in Ireland.


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