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Sending kiteboard east

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Created by Carboneutral > 9 months ago, 25 Dec 2013
Carboneutral
WA, 59 posts
25 Dec 2013 9:26PM
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Hi all,

I need to send a board (TT) from Perth to Victoria and was wondering if anyone has any recommendations for a courier company that isn't to expensive but reliable, also what have you used to package safely.

Cheers

PKC
WA, 130 posts
25 Dec 2013 10:02PM
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I had a board sent from nsw to Perth. It cost me $40 through couriers please. They wrapped it in bubble wrap and taped cardboard around it. I received it in one piece and in good time.

CRUZIN
WA, 55 posts
26 Dec 2013 8:22AM
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Pack n send canningvale
Great rates and service, can make up boxes to size of item, cost me $35.00 to send kite to Sydney in a box cut to size.
Have sent windsurfing sails and boards also a few years back
Couldn't recommend them enough
I always offer buyer wether they want insurance on the item or not at there cost, so at least if something does go wrong it was there decision

Don't use aust post

Carboneutral
WA, 59 posts
27 Dec 2013 1:11PM
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Thanks for the info, I'll give pack and send a go.

cheers

cauncy
WA, 8407 posts
27 Dec 2013 5:26PM
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not sure about boards, but got quoted $600 for the missus, one way naturally, money well spent

Phoney
NSW, 608 posts
7 Feb 2014 5:21PM
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Hey guys,

Any recommendations for a courier to send a kite from VIC to NSW?

Cheers

eppo
WA, 9728 posts
7 Feb 2014 3:11PM
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DO NOT USE STAR TRACK,....REPEAT DO NOT USE STAR TRACK....


And when it arrives make the guy you sent it to open up the package in front of hyena courier guy...before he signs anything.

Otherwise the gutless fcks will not honour any damage...this goes for crew who receive boards, make the pricks wait as apparently once you sign then it's all fair game...

I suggest you take your time and really piss them off..

Star track you can suck my wang you bunch in incompetent fools.

Phoney
NSW, 608 posts
7 Feb 2014 6:25PM
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Thanks Eppo. I've had my fair share of bad experiences with star suck.

Any suggestions then? A lot of the big ones eg TNT you need an account. Will try couriers please.

kemp90
QLD, 1694 posts
7 Feb 2014 5:35PM
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STAR TRACK man in my town leave skiddys on my lawn ahhhhhh

kemp90
QLD, 1694 posts
7 Feb 2014 5:36PM
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couriers please is awesome, vic to central qld in 2 days, cant beat that!

noodelsrominov
VIC, 265 posts
11 Mar 2014 11:03AM
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Hey Kemp 90,

I have to do the same thing send a kite from Vic to Gold Coast. How much did it cost?

blueprint
WA, 321 posts
11 Mar 2014 8:16AM
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Phoney said..

Thanks Eppo. I've had my fair share of bad experiences with star suck.

Any suggestions then? A lot of the big ones eg TNT you need an account. Will try couriers please.


There are services like interparcel that can help you get around the need for an account with the likes of TNT.

kemp90
QLD, 1694 posts
12 Mar 2014 10:14AM
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hey noodelsrominov

think it was bout $50 or so. worth it tho

noodelsrominov
VIC, 265 posts
14 Mar 2014 11:05PM
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Thanks for the info kemp90.

Jeff2231
NSW, 416 posts
16 Mar 2014 12:59PM
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I'd definitely second checking the gear before signing for it. At the end of the day they're all pretty much the same as you're relying on an individual to do his job during multiple legs between point A and point B.

I work as an on-forwarder so have used all of the above numerous times. Couriers Please will use Toll, TNT or Star Track to deliver to their depots before doing the last leg themselves.

I'd suggest using WAFL (WA Freight Lines) for interstate shipping to Melbourne though. They might be a bit more expensive but they'll add insurance for only $10 that covers you up to $1500. I rarely have an issue with these guys and customer service actually pick up the phone.

Would never use TNT again, they lose a LOT of stuff (roughly 10-15% of what we've sent with them).

Ugly
WA, 209 posts
16 Mar 2014 11:35AM
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I always use Interparcel
never had a issue and have sent 12 items east in the last couple of years.



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