[OT] shipment from Germany help

Marcus_Hertz · Post by **Marcus_Hertz** » Wed Oct 22, 2008 3:14 pm

Hi, I've just contacted a guy from Berlin who wants to sell to me (for a really good price) a piece of vintage hardware I was looking for since a looong time.
I'm in Italy, and I have to organize everything, because he says he doesn't have time.
So I have to contact some company to pick up the unit @ his home in Berlin and sent it to me in italy.
How can I do this (maybe online)? Which company is better? How much will it cost?

SubFunk · Post by **SubFunk** » Wed Oct 22, 2008 3:58 pm

if you want to receive the gear in one piece, use TNT or UPS
(or at least having no trouble in case of insurance issues)

in the company i work in we ship from berlin everyday worldwide elektronic professional audio equipment to customers for rental. any other company we tried because of money, thinking we will save was a disaster.

channelite · Post by **channelite** » Wed Oct 22, 2008 4:01 pm

I know in the US, you can create an account with Fed Ex and they will do pick ups. I think however the seller has to set up the account for shipping. Maybe call Fed Ex or one of the other shipping services and ask them the procedure.

jonny72 · Post by **jonny72** » Wed Oct 22, 2008 4:32 pm

Rather than going direct to the courier, try to find a website middle man like http://www.parcel2go.com/ (they are a UK company but they might be able to pick up and deliver between European countries as well).

If you go direct they will charge you a fortune, whereas someone like Parcel 2 Go gets their discounted rates and pass the savings on which saves you a lot of money.

Lo-Fi Massahkah · Post by **Lo-Fi Massahkah** » Wed Oct 22, 2008 4:34 pm

When I've ordered from Thomann (from Germany to Sweden), I've received my parcels with DHL. No problems on my side as a recipient.

On a side note (sorry)... In my eyes it seems kinda fishy that he doesn't "have the time" to organize shipping on a piece of gear he's selling.

You sure he's legit?

.m

djsynchro · Post by **djsynchro** » Wed Oct 22, 2008 5:00 pm

Seller should normally arrange the shipping, that's the way it goes. Does he have time to pack it well so it doesn't get damaged? Does he have time to take your money?

Lo-Fi Massahkah · Post by **Lo-Fi Massahkah** » Wed Oct 22, 2008 5:12 pm

djsynchro wrote:Does he have time to take your money?

Exactly. Obviously he has time to take the money. I find it really strange.

.m

Marcus_Hertz · Post by **Marcus_Hertz** » Wed Oct 22, 2008 6:03 pm

I know it's strange.
Here's how this transaction should be:
1) I organize shipment - a courier in Berlin picks up the hardware.
2) meanwhile he gives me his IBAN number
3) after the thing arrives in Italy I tranfer the monei into his account.

The piece of hardware is a Roland Pg-1000 programmer, which he sells for 150 € - SHIPMENT COST INCLUDED, if it stays below 40 €
what do you think, in your experience?

SubFunk · Post by **SubFunk** » Wed Oct 22, 2008 6:18 pm

Marcus_Hertz wrote:I know it's strange.
Here's how this transaction should be:
1) I organize shipment - a courier in Berlin picks up the hardware.
2) meanwhile he gives me his IBAN number
3) after the thing arrives in Italy I tranfer the monei into his account.

The piece of hardware is a Roland Pg-1000 programmer, which he sells for 150 € - SHIPMENT COST INCLUDED, if it stays below 40 €
what do you think, in your experience?

i don't think it is strange... and any of the known shipment companies will do a pickup you can arrange from anywhere...

if i had to sell something and i would get a request from abroad, the buyer would have to arrange the transport... or simply no sell.

as i said we have good experiences with TNT and UPS, a UPS standard should be around 40 euro for about 20kg, or less... don't have the pricelist in my head as there are many options: standard, express, express plus and depending how it is packed extra handling charge... special insurance (which you both don't need in your case, just make shure he packs it really, really properly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! in a cardboard box sufficient stuffed with bubble wrap or the like.

i just had an UPS express which is a bit over double price compared to standard and it was 43 euros for 20kg within germany.

p.s UPS standard is within 2-3 days, express is guaranteed until next day 10.30am
and express plus is guaranteed untill 8.30am next day.
prices from one to the other roughly are about double, and it goes after weight and country zones...

this is not 100% accurate but just to give you an idea...

Lo-Fi Massahkah · Post by **Lo-Fi Massahkah** » Wed Oct 22, 2008 7:05 pm

Marcus_Hertz wrote: 3) after the thing arrives in Italy I tranfer the monei into his account.

Seems like a safe deal.

.m

terragong · Post by **terragong** » Wed Oct 22, 2008 8:09 pm

see under berlin
http://www.ups.com/content/de/de/locati ... tml#Berlin