Shipping/Freighting BL5's + other goods from UK - advice please

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ari (archived)
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Posted January 25, 2012 at 15:20 GMT
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Hi guys

Recently purchased a pair of BL5's from UK and the dealer quoted  +-GBP 1000 for air freight of the BL5's, it seems with no insurance, from UK to South Africa. I would obviously like to have them insured.

I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations of companies to use to air freight the speakers, and if anyone here happens to have dimensions and weight of the packaged (in the box and on the wooden pallete) goods? I will try to get the details from my dealer, but was wondering if anyone here knew first?

Does this price seem right? I understand they are big and heavy items, but it seems rather excessive on first impression, especially for no insurance.

And again if anyone has recommendations/advive on which companies to use to air freight the speakers to South Africa from UK then I would appreciate it.

I also want to ship a BL 7-2 and stand, and cables. Would dealer cables be better, or should I rather buy from SoundsHeavenly here on the forum?

Thanks!

 

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Posted January 25, 2012 at 15:37 GMT
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Hi Ari,

To me GBP 1000,- does not seem that excessive. Is this door to door or airport to airport (who will pick up in SA etc.?)

I would for sure insure them, but as long as theyare secure packed (in original packaging) preferably, than they will survive. I am sure that the dealer inthe UK can hlp you with that.

There are other threads on this forum about (un)packing the BL5 .. it is indeed a big box on a pallet.

Good luck and let us know how it will go!

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bayerische (archived)
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Posted January 25, 2012 at 15:38 GMT
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Ferdinand wrote:

Hi Ari,

To me GBP 1000,- does not seem that excessive. Is this door to door or airport to airport (who will pick up in SA etc.?)

I would for sure insure them, but as long as theyare secure packed (in original packaging) preferably, than they will survive. I am sure that the dealer inthe UK can hlp you with that.

There are other threads on this forum about (un)packing the BL5 .. it is indeed a big box on a pallet.

Good luck and let us know how it will go!

I think that price sounds fair.

 

Could "Parcel Pro" insure the shipment as a third party?

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ari (archived)
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Posted January 25, 2012 at 15:53 GMT
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Thanks all.

Ok good, just wanted to get a second opinion on the 1000GBP as I don't have much experience with shipping such large goods. I was advised it is Airport to Airport, so I will have to go and pick them up in 2 cars probably or rent a van 👍

I will check out Parcel Pro thanks!

The problem is here in South Africa, a lot of items go "missing" in Customs... So I will be insuring them against theft mainly rather than damage, but obviously insurance covers both dangers.

Thanks and I will let you guys know how it goes!

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vlohjr1 (archived)
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Posted January 25, 2012 at 16:06 GMT
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I hAd a quote of 375gbp including insurance to ship bv1032 from uk to hong kong if that is of any help

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ari (archived)
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Posted January 26, 2012 at 01:31 GMT
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Thanks, that sort of gives me an idea. Appreciate it. With which company?

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Posted January 26, 2012 at 12:10 GMT
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I ship my BL5's around with me everywhere I get assigned. Fabbed a couple of flight cases and used the original poly-packing. After 9 years goinal all around the world, they are still in perfect condition.

BL5's are 61kg each and add another 20 on for packing and the pallet. More if you use plywwod or flight case.

Airfreight will be exceptionally high because it is a) a one off (or rather two-off), b) high weight and bulky.

From the UK to RSA, I would suggest sea freight is significantly cheaper as it is a major trading route. From port to port, I would be shocked if sea freight would be more than a week. Customs will take longer.

Save your money, the difference will be a few days and you will be several hundreds of pounds better off.

 

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ari (archived)
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Posted January 26, 2012 at 15:26 GMT
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Thanks! Only problem is I live in Joburg - nowhere near a port such as Durban

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Posted January 26, 2012 at 17:34 GMT
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We have shipped via air from Heathrow to Joburg in the past and this price seems fair. The last time we shipped to a bonded warehouse via DSV with insurance the cost was about £900. The problem is the shipping rate changes daily so secure your price quickly!
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ari (archived)
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Posted January 26, 2012 at 17:52 GMT
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Thanks for the advice! Good to hear other peoples experiences.

Out of interest - Do DSV deal with public too?

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