suggestions for moving scope interstate

[graham.hobart (Graham stevens)]

I am buying a very expensive second hand scope and want it shipped from Vict to tas. who can I trust (with insurance) ? pack and send?
aus post?
cheaper to go and fetch it?
graham

[traveller (Bo)]

Most pack and send places refuses to insure goods over $1000.
Hop on the ferry and come to sunny Melbourne to get it
Not sure if they will increase the fees over the school holidays, so check ahead.
Bo

[graham.hobart (Graham stevens)]

Might be an idea- I could fly for about 100 each way I think. could visit Bintel as well!! Or is it the Melbourne store that has gone?

[Atmos (Colin)]

Make it a weekend, take the ferry and pick it up Expensive telescope sounds like one with a bit of weight so it may even be cheaper.

Melbourne Bintel was the one that closed.

[casstony]

If possible have the scope packed well enough that it can survive a 6 foot drop to the concrete (lots of bubble wrap) then just use Australia Post.

[el_draco (Rom)]

Originally Posted by casstony

If possible have the scope packed well enough that it can survive a 6 foot drop to the concrete (lots of bubble wrap) then just use Australia Post.

It'll be to big for Au post. I used to use P&S... but not no more. You could go over by ferry on the day sailing, with no car, use a taxi to pick up and come back on the arvo ferry... Leave the car in Devonport. Cant wait for a peek ol' boy...

[alan meehan (Alan)]

Hi Graham don't listen to casstony that sounds scarry,why not get on the boat big one ,and go and collect it ,that's what I would do
good luck ALAN

[graham.hobart (Graham stevens)]

I feel a bit guilty as the babyQ is performing exceptionally well at the moment-boy that scope really holds focus. I aim to finish off my current image and have it up for perusal this weekend...

[casstony]

Originally Posted by alan meehan

Hi Graham don't listen to casstony that sounds scarry,why not get on the boat big one ,and go and collect it ,that's what I would do
good luck ALAN

Alan, the general point of my post is to pack for a worst case scenario, not to throw the scope at the concrete. Aus Post is just as good as the other couriers.(within their size limits of course)

[LewisM]

My latest scope is an f/8.5 Astro-Physics. Its pretty long. It travelled Hong Kong to Canberra EMS no problems whatsoever in a cardboard box with a 6" layer of bubble wrap. Seller simply removed the dewshield and sent that seperately with the rings etc.

[Kunama]

I suggest if you really like the scope, and especially if it is one that is not easily user-collimatable, fly over or catch the Spirit or paddle a kayak but don't send it via Pack and Send unless it is wrapped in bubble wrap and then fitted inside a Pelican case..... If you must use Pack and Send, don't use the Online P&S, go to a P&S Depot instead and do a Depot to Depot so no courier gets to touch it. That way it travels in a cage from depot to depot.

[traveller (Bo)]

Of course the cheapest option is to buy a boat, cruise over to Melbourne, pack the scope, cruise back and sell the boat...

[baileys2611 (Simon Bailey)]

Originally Posted by Kunama

I suggest if you really like the scope, and especially if it is one that is not easily user-collimatable, fly over or catch the Spirit or paddle a kayak but don't send it via Pack and Send unless it is wrapped in bubble wrap and then fitted inside a Pelican case..... If you must use Pack and Send, don't use the Online P&S, go to a P&S Depot instead and do a Depot to Depot so no courier gets to touch it. That way it travels in a cage from depot to depot.

Double...tripple...more than three times agree with this.

Also, make sure you explain to them exactly what the thing is, what it's used for, what it's replacement value is and make sure that they physically see what's inside the boxes and take delivery at a storefront.

Even that won't save you if they lose it or damage it. Their shipping does not cover 'scientific equipment' and has only limited application to recovery of $$ if it's damaged or lost.

http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...d.php?t=149238

[alan meehan (Alan)]

sorry casstony I was just being stupid , I always use aust post myself and
I have never had any problems
ALAN

[casstony]

Originally Posted by alan meehan

sorry casstony I was just being stupid , I always use aust post myself and
I have never had any problems
ALAN

Aha, needed an emoticon. Sorry I mistook your meaning.

[Londoner (Mick)]

Just received a parcel that was sent from Tas to outskirts of Brisbane, via Australia Post, that took 10 days. It sat languishing in NSW for most of that time.

Mick

[Atmos (Colin)]

I still say, make a weekend trip of it and pick it up Peace of mind that an expensive toy is going to make it into your hands well is worth a lot

[LewisM]

Originally Posted by Londoner

Just received a parcel that was sent from Tas to outskirts of Brisbane, via Australia Post, that took 10 days. It sat languishing in NSW for most of that time.

Mick

Let me guess - at Chullora?

I've got something there right now that has been scanned 3 times there already and still no movement

[baileys2611 (Simon Bailey)]

My parcels tend to flip between Chullora and Wollongong...many times in the same day...literally bending space time.

[graham.hobart (Graham stevens)]

talking of bending space time, I can fly to Avalon and back for 45$ each way but I have to leave Avalon an hour before I get there!!