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Title: Does anyone live near Weston-Super-Mare?
Post by: Chopsdad on 12 August 2008, 12:34:36
I'm bidding on a kayak on Ebay but the guy want's cash on collection.

I've had a "cheap" quote for delivery of £95+VAT :o so that's out.

So, firstly I'm looking for someone to pick up and store the kayak if I get the cash to you, until I can plan a trip down - or meet somewhere up country if anyone is heading north in the next new weeks/months.  No rush.

It's 2m long and would fit in an estate with ease - but wont fit through the cut out in the back of a saloon.

I appreciate this narrows my potential helpers but if there is anyone out there please let me know.  Bidding ends tomorrow at lunch time.

PS This is it http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&Item=140257010898&Category=36122
Title: Re: Does anyone live near Weston-Super-Mare?
Post by: maria on 12 August 2008, 12:44:24
I dont live that far mark but james car is of the road at the moment or we would love to help you out :(
Title: Re: Does anyone live near Weston-Super-Mare?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 August 2008, 13:38:57
bob.dent and a few others are going that way after newent, though may be too late.

I can't even get involved in a 'oof relay' as only got saloon.
Title: Re: Does anyone live near Weston-Super-Mare?
Post by: HolyCount on 12 August 2008, 13:52:43
Will have a word with HNO3GOH --- both got saloons -- but his mum has an estate I am sure we could "borrow". It can live in the garage until we can pass it on
Title: Re: Does anyone live near Weston-Super-Mare?
Post by: Elite Pete on 12 August 2008, 14:37:28
I thought you were going to ask someone to row it up the Irish Sea ::)
Title: Re: Does anyone live near Weston-Super-Mare?
Post by: Chopsdad on 12 August 2008, 17:10:08
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I thought you were going to ask someone to row it up the Irish Sea ::)

Oh Pete  :-[- you don't row kayak's!   ;D

Thanks guys, I'll see how the auction goes and as long I know someone can get it home I'll buy it.  600 mile journey to collect it though so it'll have to be cheap :y
Title: Re: Does anyone live near Weston-Super-Mare?
Post by: Elite Pete on 12 August 2008, 17:24:49
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I thought you were going to ask someone to row it up the Irish Sea ::)

Oh Pete  :-[- you don't row kayak's!   ;D

Thanks guys, I'll see how the auction goes and as long I know someone can get it home I'll buy it.  600 mile journey to collect it though so it'll have to be cheap :y
Paddle/Row stop splitting hairs :P ;D
Title: Re: Does anyone live near Weston-Super-Mare?
Post by: Chopsdad on 12 August 2008, 17:31:17
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I thought you were going to ask someone to row it up the Irish Sea ::)

Oh Pete  :-[- you don't row kayak's!   ;D

Thanks guys, I'll see how the auction goes and as long I know someone can get it home I'll buy it.  600 mile journey to collect it though so it'll have to be cheap :y
Paddle/Row stop splitting hairs :P ;D

I ain't got that many left to split mate  :-[

IIRC Pete you use a courier quite often - cheapest offer I've had so far is £67+vat via Parcelbrokers.co.uk on next day delivery.  I can wait longer - any suggeted sites?
Title: Re: Does anyone live near Weston-Super-Mare?
Post by: TheBoy on 12 August 2008, 17:38:41
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I thought you were going to ask someone to row it up the Irish Sea ::)

Oh Pete  :-[- you don't row kayak's!   ;D

Thanks guys, I'll see how the auction goes and as long I know someone can get it home I'll buy it.  600 mile journey to collect it though so it'll have to be cheap :y
Paddle/Row stop splitting hairs :P ;D

I ain't got that many left to split mate  :-[

IIRC Pete you use a courier quite often - cheapest offer I've had so far is £67+vat via Parcelbrokers.co.uk on next day delivery.  I can wait longer - any suggeted sites?
Seem to recall Markie was always good at tracking down cheap couriers, probably the scottish blood ;D
Title: Re: Does anyone live near Weston-Super-Mare?
Post by: Elite Pete on 12 August 2008, 17:41:36
Try www.parcel2go.co.uk

 ;)
Title: Re: Does anyone live near Weston-Super-Mare?
Post by: Chopsdad on 12 August 2008, 17:47:09
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Try www.parcel2go.co.uk

 ;)

Err. Not a helpful lot  >:(

The following services are unavailable given the information you have provided:
Economy Delivery 2-4 day (if booked after 12 noon)
16.17 cubic feet is too large for this service
2.11m is too long for this service
Economy Delivery 2-4 day (if booked before 12 noon)
16.17 cubic feet is too large for this service
2.11m is too long for this service
Standard Delivery 1-2 day
16.17 cubic feet is too large for this service
Premium Next Day Delivery
16.17 cubic feet is too large for this service
Ultra Next Day Delivery
16.17 cubic feet is too large for this service
UK Highlands and Islands
16.17 cubic feet is too large for this service
2.11m is too long for this service
Northern Ireland Sea Delivery
16.17 cubic feet is too large for this service
2.11m is too long for this service
Saturday AM Delivery - Friday collection
16.17 cubic feet is too large for this service
3-4 Day Pallet Delivery Up to 500kg
2.11m is too long for this service
Title: Re: Does anyone live near Weston-Super-Mare?
Post by: Chopsdad on 12 August 2008, 18:01:25
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Try www.parcel2go.co.uk

 ;)

Err. Not a helpful lot  >:(

The following services are unavailable given the information you have provided:
Economy Delivery 2-4 day (if booked after 12 noon)
16.17 cubic feet is too large for this service
2.11m is too long for this service
Economy Delivery 2-4 day (if booked before 12 noon)
16.17 cubic feet is too large for this service
2.11m is too long for this service
Standard Delivery 1-2 day
16.17 cubic feet is too large for this service
Premium Next Day Delivery
16.17 cubic feet is too large for this service
Ultra Next Day Delivery
16.17 cubic feet is too large for this service
UK Highlands and Islands
16.17 cubic feet is too large for this service
2.11m is too long for this service
Northern Ireland Sea Delivery
16.17 cubic feet is too large for this service
2.11m is too long for this service
Saturday AM Delivery - Friday collection
16.17 cubic feet is too large for this service
3-4 Day Pallet Delivery Up to 500kg
2.11m is too long for this service

Interparcel are good and cheap - now down to £36.99+VAT so no need for pick up as this is cheaper than my fuel ! :)  Game on!
Title: Re: Does anyone live near Weston-Super-Mare?
Post by: HolyCount on 12 August 2008, 18:06:58
if you win it mate, we can get it one way or t'other -- tis only a few junctions up the motorway --- and we can float back down in this weather !!!!  ::)
Title: Re: Does anyone live near Weston-Super-Mare?
Post by: Chopsdad on 12 August 2008, 18:12:15
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if you win it mate, we can get it one way or t'other -- tis only a few junctions up the motorway --- and we can float back down in this weather !!!!  ::)

Thanks mate, looks like I have a courier now - just to sort out paying for it if I win, may need a little help here but should be ok.  :y
Title: Re: Does anyone live near Weston-Super-Mare?
Post by: HolyCount on 12 August 2008, 18:25:23
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if you win it mate, we can get it one way or t'other -- tis only a few junctions up the motorway --- and we can float back down in this weather !!!!  ::)

Thanks mate, looks like I have a courier now - just to sort out paying for it if I win, may need a little help here but should be ok.  :y

LMK -- will help out any way I can  :y