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Posting Costs vs flying costs

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Created by Wihan > 9 months ago, 20 Dec 2011
Wihan
QLD, 26 posts
20 Dec 2011 10:33AM
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Hi Guys,
Any idea how much it costs to post a board, how long it takes, and well if it will reach me in once piece.
vs.
Paying someone to fly with it overweight.
I know overweight will cost around $150 for the weight (connecting flight) so I am not too keen on this one.

Cheers
Wihan

sbray
SA, 350 posts
20 Dec 2011 12:07PM
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Hi Wihan,

You may want to supply a few more details if you want constructive replies

Where are you freighting to & from?
What size and type of board? e.g. twin tip or larger surfboard?
Can you have someone to pack the board properly for freighting?

You may also find info by searching seabreeze posts as this has been discussed previously.

Some time ago I freighted a large TT (166cm) from WA to SA.
Greyhound bus freight worked out to be the best option for my situation.
remember to get it labelled as "fragile" & "Top Load only" freight.

fossil

Wihan
QLD, 26 posts
20 Dec 2011 12:25PM
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Thanks for the reply,
Twin tip with bindings 138
from NSW to QLD, Mackay
Will be packed.

Just wanted some rough ideas on how much it goes for $20, $100, $300?
Won't hold you to your quote ;-)

Rhys McClintock
NSW, 995 posts
20 Dec 2011 1:38PM
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Should be around $40 - we do this kind of thing every day with twin tips and surfboards and (touch wood) haven't had a twin tip damaged in transit yet.

check out interparcel.com.au or see if you can find someone with some fastway or couriers please coupons to send it for you.

Wihan
QLD, 26 posts
20 Dec 2011 12:43PM
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Thanks
That answers it.

Saffer
VIC, 4501 posts
20 Dec 2011 4:36PM
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try greyhound freight. you have to drop it off at the depo but it works out about $40



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