Interstate Courier reccomendations

[netwolf]

Hi All,

Not sure if this is the right place, mods please move to correct place if required.

Could people recommend couriers they have used to ship interstate. Reasonably priced and deliver goods safely.


Regards
Fahim

[RB]

If it's astro gear, why not use Star Track Express.......ok bad joke. :(

But seriously I've used them a few times and have been very very happy with them, check them out at:

http://www.startrackexpress.com.au/

:)

[wavelandscott]

Depending on the size of the object, good old Australia Post does remarkably well (I think)...

We use TNT at work for all of our sample shipments...they seem to go okay and do a nice job (at least for us) keeping stuff on time and intact...the records of movement (tracking of packages) are important to us too as some of our stuff is still "top secret experimental"...

[netwolf]

Anyone used AirRoad, I just used there price calculator and its a very good price plust 1000$ transit insurance for free.

Regards
Fahim

[beren]

yes I use them, no problem nor hassle so far, good experiances

[Bassnut]

Most couriers are a pain for casual one offs and charge more without an account. In 15yrs of daily use, the good ol aust post has never lost any shipment, and the $8 express post bag max 3Kg goes anywhere. Express can be a tad pricy for heavy stuff priced on the scales (if it dont fit in the 3kg bag), but if you dont mind a delay, normal post is good, resgistered is advisable so you can track it.

[JethroB76]

Definitely agree with this point

[netwolf]

Aus post is ok for under 20kg. I have booked using Airroad, was very painless. And you dont need to register to get a quote. Lets see how they go.
I have been happy with aus post for smaller stuff.
TNT only to same day for one offs and its expensive unless you have company account. Startrack dont do one offs.

Regards
Fahim

[DavidU]

I use Hunter Express to ship tube amplifiers around Aust.
http://www.hunterexpress.com.au/
try 'em.
cheers Dave

[netwolf]

David, the toucam I recived from JPL came in a hunter express parcel bag there service seems to be quiet good. Might use them next time.


Regards
Fahim