sending parcel abroad

[filthiestfis]

Is there another option for sending a parcel abroad, instead of Royal Mail or by courier?

[wildwood]

You could arrange direct with the airline to transport your parcel, but it would almost certainly cost heaps more than the Mail.

Some road transport companies that go to France/Europe will take small parcels as a bonus earner. You'd have to ring around - and take the parcel to the dispatch depot, which in itself may not be feasable.

If it is a small parcel you could try a couple of dozen balloons, but you'd have to wait until the wind is in the right direction.

Please inform us all if you find another way.

[gsxr1100tony]

There are loads of companies that deliver abroad, parcelforce, anc, ups, interlink and many others good luck

[sddsddean]

How big is it? Where has it got to go?

[filthiestfis]

Its a digital cam Im sending, about 1.5 kg boxed, and sending to Peru. I have been told to try Serpost, but how does that work? Is Serpost Courier?

[dzug]

No - Serpost is the equivalent of Royal Mail in Peru. If you send your parcel Royal Mail it will end up with Serpost in Peru. I can't see how you can send it with Serpost from the UK.

In a general sense ALL companies offering parcel services are couriers, including the Royal Mail. What other sort of option were you looking for? I can't think of one.

[filthiestfis]

well I basically wanted to send the parcel to the SERPOST office near to the recipient, and not directly to their household, but how do I do this? Would I need the office's address where she lives? Its all complicated cos its a surprise and so I cant exactly ask the recipient!

[sddsddean]

Can you send it airmail by Royal Mail? 1.5kg as a small packet (which I think you should get away with) is �14.83 to Peru. Don't think you will get it much cheaper. I sent a 1.3kg packet about the size of a tissue box to Canada last week for about �12.50 and it only took 3 days.

[filthiestfis]

Yes sddsddean-I will send it via Royal Mail but with International Signed for to the value of 200 pounds so that I'm covered in case it gets lost/stolen/damaged

[adydb]

Don't quote me on this,

But I don't think any comp exist's Once it has left the UK.

I would ask that specific question.