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Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2005 5:37 pm
by Rob
Hi Shell
Most of the fish ciompanies that ship fish have a specific courier they use continuously. This is how they keep the cost down. They can guarentee a certain amount of work.
Otherwise you are looking at a specialist courier doing a "One-off" trip. The last quote I got was £240 to do a pick-up and delivery from Bristol.
The best bet is for me to speak to some couriers nearer the time and find out if they have any planned trips going near me from hastings. That way we just piggy-bag what they are already planning to ship.
I'll keep my ear to the ground.
rob
Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2005 5:59 pm
by Shell231
Ok we will talk more nearer the time. thanks for lettin me know the price though
Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2005 9:02 pm
by Des
Hi Shell231,
I have bought fish from various long distance fish outlets such as Trimar in Cornwall, Dorset Discus etc , etc and they all used the same courier ( I think they are called APC overnight). I have never had any probs. Maybe one of them can give you a tel no. Although they are a UK nework they use independent local couriers which then transfer to their network. To courier a box of fish ,less than 20kgs ,should cost no more than £20.
A guy who used to sell fish on Aquarist classifieds even used the Post office next day parcels service.
Regards,
Des.
Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2005 2:06 pm
by Shell231
I would hoefully like to get some of robs fish, do you think they would collect from scotland to south coast. or do they only do like " business pick ups "
Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2005 2:20 pm
by Shell231
Ok i just rung them and they said for a " one off trip " they would do it for £25.60 plus vat !!!!!! 560 miles for this price i am amazed! and they do a sercurity delivery which is were everything is man handled not just put on a belt and sorted. plus that was for a next day delivery as well!! The lady on the end of the phone said they deal with live fish parcels all the time. WOW! THAT IS SO SO CHEAP!!
:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D ( I promise i am not excited MUCH!!!!!!!!! )
Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2005 5:04 pm
by Andrew C
Shell
That is great.
Who was it you used, it would be handy for reference for the future
Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2005 7:12 pm
by Shell231
I used Des's info and searched for apc overnight and got that anazing cheap quote plus i got all the extras included in the quote so i am WELL HAPPY!!
Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2005 9:21 pm
by Des
Hi Shell 231,
Thats great news. Not a bad price for a one off collection and delivery . Saved you a lot of money driving all the way to Scotland !!!
Des.
Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2005 10:20 pm
by Rob
Excellent news Shell!!
Looks like you may be getting some scottish zebras!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2005 3:49 pm
by Shell231
I cant wait! have u got a rough time when they will be ready rob? at this rate i may ( if i could have 3 off you! )
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2005 5:19 pm
by KenW
Hi Shell,
That's great news. Sounds like you will be getting some Zebras soon. Good luck.
Ken
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2005 7:07 pm
by sparkee
if theres a possability that i could geta couple of scottish zebs at the same time as shell id be over the moon.
ive used apc befor and never had any problems
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2005 7:10 pm
by Shell231
Did you get fish sent through apc? where from where they ok?
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2005 8:21 pm
by Des
Hi Shell231,
Remember it is the senders responsibility for the Polystyrene packing, Preferably double bagging and oxygen in the bags, not APC's.
( all good LFS's that use overnight couriers use oxygen in the bags)
Regards,
Des.
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2005 8:59 pm
by sparkee
i got my fish from trimar. they were all ok and are still going strong.
im looking for a carrier to collect in the us and drop off to the uk.
if anyone knows of any id buy them a pint!