Pack and Send Type Couriers

**101RRS** · 10th March 2014, 10:57 PM

I am looking at buying something on ebay interstate and as usual it is pickup only but they will accept courier pickup if I organise everything. I have never done this before so I assume a company like Pack and Send would do this.

I tried to get an online estimate of the cost but they do not do it so I will have to give them a call tomorrow.

So what are the options in this scenario - what are the good companies and who are bad - noting the seller will do noting except allow access to collect the goods.

Thanks

Garry

**Mick_Marsh** · 10th March 2014, 11:05 PM

Interstate.
I usually book a courier through e-go.

**rijidij** · 10th March 2014, 11:29 PM

E-go and Interparcel are great because you can get an instant online quote and then go on to book the job if you choose. You will need accurate dimensions and weight of the item/s to book online, also the sellers phone number.
The only problem might be how helpful the seller will be because with any courier you will have to get the seller to attach a consignment note to the goods. This will most likely mean emailing him the connote after you book the freight and getting him to print it out.
Also, depending what the item is, it needs to be acceptable to the courier, for example, they would probably refuse to pick up a lot of small loose items which should be packed in a box or bundled together, or if it's something very heavy they will refuse to pick up without a fork lift.

Cheers, Murray

**VladTepes** · 10th March 2014, 11:44 PM

What is it and from where? Perhaps a fellow AULRO member could assist with the pick up and deliver to a courier or something ?

sheerluck · 11th March 2014, 06:29 AM

I've used Pack and Send a couple of times to collect from Graysonline in Sydney. Very useful service if the seller will only sell "as-is" and won't pack the goods up at all.

If they are willing to pack, then e-go is excellent.