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Started by kiwipete, October 24, 2011, 10:30:20 AM

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kiwipete

Today I went to send an item from Canberra to Qld,  I thought it was 15g however it was actually 18.2kg's

The Post Office won't touch anything over 15kg's - fair enough I don't have a prob with that,  but if it was 15kg it would have cost $30.00

I had 2 choices of Couriers I figured the biggest would have been cheapest   
TNT quoted me $86.00  FFS

So I went up the road to Star Track Express   $36.00   thank you very much...   pheew

I just could not believe the difference...  Apparently if I had an account it would have been a whole lot cheaper but for average Joe sending a one off I will go Star Track every time.  But of course if it's under 15kg good ole Aussie Post will have to do...   
KiwiPete
1991 HDJ80
Explorer Campers & Canvas - Lawson Off Road
http://www.explorercampers.com.au/
Canberra


Bird

Quote from: kiwipeteToday I went to send an item from Canberra to Qld,  I thought it was 15g however it was actually 18.2kg's
15kg or 15g? ;)

E-go is cheaper again.
www.e-go.com.au/
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Mandrake

I use Smart send through Allied Express and have now trieed e-go a few times and they are cheaper still ..

Cheers

Mandrake
Going back to basics - sort of ...

rescue1

I used to use FedEx for all my international stuff until they tried to rip me off. They've been at me for 4 years to pay the bill but so far I've managed to avoid it. DHL are far better

shanegtr

Quote from: Lost on October 24, 2011, 10:36:13 AM
15kg or 15g? ;)

E-go is cheaper again.
www.e-go.com.au/

you should see their quotes to send something to the North-West. The first and only quote I've got from them was for a box just shy of 20kg from Sydney - not much change from $600. Now they dont even accept my postcode in the quote page  ;D

Black Diamond

Quote from: kiwipete on October 24, 2011, 10:30:20 AM

I just could not believe the difference...  Apparently if I had an account it would have been a whole lot cheaper
yep it sure does Pistol Pete. I have an account with TNT and they are ultra competitive compared to other courier companies :cheers:
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2005 Coota Camper - The legend lives on.....

Diesel Power

X 2 for e-go.com. Used them three times up and down the east coast, good prices.
Work - dedicated or medicated?

1999 HZJ105 GXL Auto Fully kitted. SOLD.
2008 VDJ200 GXL Auto.
2007 Custom built soft floor. SOLD.
2015 Kimberley Karavan Classic. SOLD.
2012 Kimberley Kamper Limited Edition.

MADCOW

give Fastway a go next time. i had an ARB fridge slide bought up from Tassie for $18.00 to north East Vic delivered to my door. More than happy with the service
03 4.2 TDI Gu, Mountain Trail Extended Escape Camper,
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jwb

A mate of mine uses pack n send quite often

Moves engel fridge, road bicycle, road bicycle frames
They must be a good price otherwise he would not use them.
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Jwb