[asyouarei]

Plan on having it double tubed so damage should not be an issue, but what is a good carrier on price, time, and reliability?

Any ideas or thoughts are welcome?

[wizzy]

Flight Logistics, fact.

[Sacked...]

I second that emotion.

[rperry]

Double tubing and bubble wrap is practically mandatory if you do not want to deal with problems later.

I have had several mishaps with international shipping. 75% from sellers not knowing how to safely ship art and 25% from postal abuse. My last print from London had a thick tube completely smashed in, damaging the print badly.

[asyouarei]

Thanks for the info wiz and sacked

Does flight logistics offer insurance for "prints or pictures"

rperry; thanks for the advice, is that bubble wrap around the inner tube and the the other tube around it?

thanks,

A

[wizzy]

Yup, give Steve a shout at the Bristol office and have a natter, he will sort it for you, just tell him what its worth for the insurance.

[curiousgeorge]

Sorry....

Another shout for FL here

[asyouarei]

So they deliver via fighter jet.... awesome.

[lobster]

Could anyone recommend a reliable art courier to ship items abroad ?

Many thanks indeed.

[danmuppet]

Flight logistics are amazing

[hlarmy]

Nick, try Steve at Flight Logistics.

EDIT: as danmuppet said... great minds think alike

[manty]

May 16, 2011 20:42:24 GMT 1 hlarmy said:

Nick, try Steve at Flight Logistics.

EDIT: as danmuppet said... great minds think alike

Yup, Steve is the man for this

[Deleted]

and don't even think about using tnt.

never.

[gironawatch]

fedex

[lobster]

Many thanks indeed guys.

[kiy]

For framed artwork that needs to be crated...

Martinspeed www.martinspeed.com/

Simon Jones Superfreight www.sjsltd.co.uk/

[Rsyok]

Just found this thread after reading prohibited items on interparcel.com as
' Articles of exceptional value (eg, works of art, antiques, precious stones, gold and silver) over £250' Interparcel deal for DHL FedEx & UPS so I presume its derived from their terms & conditions. They offer insurance up to £1000 but I presume this insurance does not qualify ?

Had a chat with Bristol FL and they werent too interested in a single high value shipment.

Any tips, I may have to advise the buyer that is isnt able to be sent insured.

[Rsyok]

Just had it confirmed by Parcel Network as well that you cant insure artwork for DHL & Fedex. Is this standard practise ??

[barnsy]

Can anyone give me approx prices for sending art overseas and a good company to use? I have sold a Banksy and want to ensure it goes safely......

About 5k unframed
About 5k framed

Can you also tell me how much of the cost is insurance.....

thanks in advance

[biggayal]

Dec 28, 2011 8:53:43 GMT 1 barnsy said:

Can anyone give me approx prices for sending art overseas and a good company to use? I have sold a Banksy and want to ensure it goes safely......

About 5k unframed
About 5k framed

Can you also tell me how much of the cost is insurance.....

thanks in advance

Hi all, I am also looking to ship a framed print overseas to the US from the UK. I have been made aware through my enquiries so far that many firms are unwilling to insure this piece without a valuation on headed paper from an art shop or auctioneer confiming it's value. Can anyone please advise me on the best way to sort this out?
Thanks!

[hlarmy]

Afternoon all

I thought I would tap into the extensive knowledge of the forum members to see whether anyone knows the best way to send a large canvas (110x80x20cm) from the UK to the US. So far I've had quotes ranging from £120 to £180 for a courier, which is pretty high for the value of the piece (I would like to keep it stretched rather than removing it from the frame and sending it rolled).

Does anyone know whether I can just walk this into a post office or is it too big. Alternatively does anyone have any others suggestions for a more affordable option - insurance is not required.

Thanks in advance

[Zippy]

Don't be a tight arse. It's too big for the post office so give it to flight logistics and at least you know it will get there.

[hlarmy]

Thanks Zippy, that's a -1 for you

Should anyone offer some good advice then there's a +1 on offer here!

[danmuppet]

My advice, listen to zippy! Stop being a stinge!

[hlarmy]

... crap, do I really have to wait 55 minutes before I smash danmuppet down to +2!

[danmuppet]

[Rsyok]

Feb 23, 2012 16:55:03 GMT 1 hlarmy said:

Afternoon all

I thought I would tap into the extensive knowledge of the forum members to see whether anyone knows the best way to send a large canvas (110x80x20cm) from the UK to the US. So far I've had quotes ranging from £120 to £180 for a courier, which is pretty high for the value of the piece (I would like to keep it stretched rather than removing it from the frame and sending it rolled).

Does anyone know whether I can just walk this into a post office or is it too big. Alternatively does anyone have any others suggestions for a more affordable option - insurance is not required.

Thanks in advance

Cheapest courier price via parcel to go was £124 fedex must be as its over a metre, ..hang on you muppet(not dan) it wont be 200mm deep its probably 2 cm ! Now that is £30 fedex economy how thick really H ?

[hlarmy]

Nice try Rob but not quite worth +1 on this occasion...!

It's a deep box canvas so with decent packaging it probably will be 15-20cm deep. It's not a high value item so seems a little odd to be spending so much on shipping it.

Thanks guys

[ABC]

Post Office won't touch it. Place it between two pieces of hardboard, cake in large bubble wrap. Book courier, via someone like Interparcel.

[Daniel Silk]

What's the safest and most cost effective way of posting large canvases?

Thought this might be a useful thread, and it's something I have been wondering about.
Does the Royal Mail have a size limit on things like this? Or is it best to use other companies?
Who would you recommend, and what sort of prices do they charge?