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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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
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) 😉
Posts: 86
From: Strasbourg, France
Registered: Jan 2019
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.
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.
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