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Pierre Mdihi
Film Handler

Posts: 86
From: Strasbourg, France
Registered: Jan 2019

posted March 12, 2019 03:47 PM

Hi everyone,

Recently i have purchase 6 wheels from the same owner in england but it the first time i purchase in england, so i want to ask if you can tell me how to minimise the shiping cost and how much do you usully paid for 6 400ft wheels ? On Ebay it's written 43€, i think it's very expensive.

I know it is not smart to not enquire before to bet but the bid was close to end.

Pierre

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Dominique De Bast
Film God

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From: Brussels, Belgium
Registered: Jun 2013

posted March 12, 2019 04:02 PM

The price shown or eBay may be automatically generated or for a register (recommandé in French) option. You may get a cheaper deal by conctacting the dealer. 43€ is indeed expensive.

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Pierre Mdihi
Film Handler

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From: Strasbourg, France
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posted March 12, 2019 04:25 PM

Hi dominique,

Do you know how much cost the shipping ? To have a idear what to expect. You have already buy film from england ?

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Dominique De Bast
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posted March 12, 2019 05:18 PM

I have, Pierre but I sadly I couldn't find shipping costs from England in my EBay files since I haven't bought recently through this site. I'm sure other members will be able to provide you more informations. You may also try that : https://www.royalmail.com/price-finder but keep in mind there are other companies.

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Pierre Mdihi
Film Handler

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posted March 13, 2019 02:30 AM

Thank you. It's very useful. I will chat with the seller to reduce the shipping costs.

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Dominique De Bast
Film God

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posted March 13, 2019 03:22 AM

Good luck 😉

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Dominique De Bast
Film God

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From: Brussels, Belgium
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posted March 13, 2019 09:12 AM

Pierre, this is what CHC's site says : "POSTAGE COSTS IN THE UK ARE AS FOLLOWS
S8 1 REELERS £1.60 400 £2.50 600' £4 SMALL FEATURES £9 HEAVIER ITEMS BY COURIER
16MM CHARGES 400 1 REEL £5 800' £6 1200' £7 FEATURES BY COURIER
COURIER (PARCELFORCE) CHARGES ARE £17. PROJECTORS £22
CHARGES TO EUROPE - TWICE THE ABOVE
CHARGES TO REST OF WORLD 3 TIMES THE ABOVE" http://www.classichomecinema.co.uk/ (page 7)

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Osi Osgood
Film God

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From: Mountian Home, ID.
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posted March 13, 2019 12:05 PM

that does seem a little high ...

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Pierre Mdihi
Film Handler

Posts: 86
From: Strasbourg, France
Registered: Jan 2019

posted March 13, 2019 04:19 PM

I have talk with the guy and i send to him the website you give me. He accept to post the 8 wheels in the standard economy shipping format for 16£ so approximately 20€ (without using Ebay) but i don't know how long it's gona take to arrive. I think i kind of expensive (from gernamy i usully paid 15€ for the DHL express service) but it the lowest possible. I hope after the Brexit the shipping cost will not explode.

Thank you for you advice Dominique.

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Dominique De Bast
Film God

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From: Brussels, Belgium
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posted March 13, 2019 05:03 PM

Price vary from the company but services are sometimes not available or not easy available on some areas. By the way, Pierre, a wheel is a roue in French. I guess you mean reel (bobine in French) 😉

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Pierre Mdihi
Film Handler

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From: Strasbourg, France
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posted March 14, 2019 08:10 AM

Haha yes it's better the right vocabulary.

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Osi Osgood
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posted March 14, 2019 11:23 AM

Just don't use the danged global shipping program, or you'll be charged 18 pounds for a 200ft cartoon ...

I'm not kidding, I've seen it! [Frown]

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Pierre Mdihi
Film Handler

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From: Strasbourg, France
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posted March 14, 2019 03:55 PM

Yes but often the seller don't want, it's too complicate they says. Thankfully there still are some good guys who do their best to reduce the cost.

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Osi Osgood
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posted March 15, 2019 11:29 AM

True, as a general rule, if the seller is wanting to make a quick sale, they'll be willing to "haggle" with you on the shipping. [Smile]

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