Delivery of frames images

[Kerioak]

I am doing a shoot this weekend and the likelihood is that I will need to post some framed images. As these will be very fragile (glass in frames) does anyone have any advise or experience on the best way of getting them delivered at a reasonable price and in one piece?



Christine

 

[kmlc]

a courier, some one like Parcel force are good in my experience
Or dhl

 

[Kerioak]

I have been looking at Parcel Force and Post Office. DHL is out because I would need someone to deliver it to them so that they could deliver it to the final destination

 

[LeeP]

ParcelForce don't insure glass products....which is a royal pain!

I send many framed products out per week - best way is not having anything at all between the glass and the outer cardboard...

 

[kmlc]

ParcelForce don't insure glass products....which is a royal pain!

I send many framed products out per week - best way is not having anything at all between the glass and the outer cardboard...

Did not realise that!!

 

[Kerioak]

Hi Lee

Who do you use and how do you pack them to protect the glass if you don't mind sharing?

 

[LeeP]

I still use ParcelForce but pack extremely carefully. I still have issues, but that's couriers for you (slinging items, having heavy items on top etc).

I buy my boxes in from http://www.postpack.co.uk/acatalog/stock_boxes.html

The telescopic boxes are fab for framed prints. Shrink wrap all corners and usually over the entire picture too. Foam corners if required and as snug fit as possible with the box.

Canvases are much easier to ship

 

[Kerioak]

Thanks Lee

 

[Geordi69]

If you have a Staples store near you, they act as a collection point for DHL. One of thoses stores are often a lot nearer that the actual depot.
Just an idea.