Ideas on a reasonalbe courier to move 4 wheels and tyres across the country?

[ChrisLD364]

Guys

I'm thinking of buying Kev's spare alloys and tyres. He's just bought Minilites. Problem is that he's in South Wales and I'm in Yorkshire. Too far to go and collect.

Can anyone recommend a good courier to use who can transport them without losing then but not charging the Earth?

Thanks

Chris

[staginhiding]

I have used a courier who just move wheels and tyres.cant think of the name I will look in the morning..
very reliable and not that expensive,,
just remembered Paisley freight I think..

Sam

[StokeyStag]

Chris,

If you're not in a hurry it may be possible for some forum members to pick then up and pass them on to each other and then on to you, a sort of human chain if you like. Being based in Stoke I could pick up from an area in an arc from Birmingham to Shrewsbury and deliver to Manchester / Nottingham (or meet someone anywhere in between). If you're stuck just ask, I'm sure there are others who would be happy to help. It's slow but cheap !!

Mark

[ChrisLD364]

Sam

Thanks - checked their website and that's not bad. Knowing that's what they specialise in helps and the price is less than £30. I'll look closer tomorrow.

Thanks

[Kingswood90]

I'm in Corby Northants, and need to go to East Yorkshire prior to Xmas if that's any help.

[ChrisLD364]

Thanks for the offer but I think you're nearer to me than Bridgend. For under £30 by Paisleys I think it's cheaper than fuel never mind the time.

If you're passing though give us a shout. Anyone coming into East Yorkshire from South or West has to virtually pass my door.

Chris

[Stocky]

I've heard others recommend Paisley Freight, although have no personal experience.

[ChrisLD364]

Mark (Stokey Stag) - sorry I missed your reply - I think I was putting on a post at the time. Again thanks for the offer and in many ways it would be fun to organise moving a set of wheels around the country and just relying on the undoubted goodwill and honesty of forum members. I know it could be done and we'd all be very happy to have helped. But for under £30 by Paisleys I think I'll take the easy route - if I can agree a price with Kev that is.

Chris

[StokeyStag]

Mark (Stokey Stag) - sorry I missed your reply - I think I was putting on a post at the time. Again thanks for the offer and in many ways it would be fun to organise moving a set of wheels around the country and just relying on the undoubted goodwill and honesty of forum members. I know it could be done and we'd all be very happy to have helped. But for under £30 by Paisleys I think I'll take the easy route - if I can agree a price with Kev that is.

Chris

No probs Chris, it was just an idea that has been used successfully before.

Mark

[Kingswood90]

No probs and may take you up on the kind offer sometime.

[Escape]

I have used Citylink to ship the Esprit wheels I bought in UK to Belgium. 32.99+VAT for 4, which was by far the cheapest I could find. Excellent service too, with notification by email and SMS on the day of delivery.

Filip

[V Mad]

I have used a courier who just move wheels and tyres.cant think of the name I will look in the morning..
very reliable and not that expensive,,
just remembered Paisley freight I think..

Sam

I checked out their price for sending a hood and its really low. Thanks for the tip.

[staginhiding]

I have used them several times and the on-line service has always been good..
The only down side was once when I needed to call them it took several attempts to get an answer.
That does seem to be the norm and sadly becoming acceptable in present times..

Sam

[73stagman]

Just bite the bullet go and collect them have a yarn meet a fellow stag owner. Lovely day out!

[ChrisLD364]

I'd love to - but ones life rather gets in the way!