Posting rods interstate
Submitted by shanedm on Wed, 2011-03-02 15:05
Hey everyone, just wondering if anyone has had any experience with shipping rods interstate i.e. which companies have been used and approximate costs. Any info would be appreciated!
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reef-raider
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i had a rod delivered
motackle posted it in a pvc pipe and only cost $15 through Australian air express.
till
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You really need an account
You really need an account for that though.
PattyT
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Hey mate, Pack and Send arn't
Hey mate, Pack and Send arn't to bad. You can go on there website and get a quote. I have bought a few rods that have been delivered by these guys, no problems yet.
http://www.packsend.com.au/forms/price_estimate_quote
schecky
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E-go
Use E-go, nice and cheap and very reliable.
Used them plenty
carnarvonite
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Aust Post
While not having sent them but have received a heap I have found Australia Post are about the quickest and probably the cheapest. The longest one I have had sent was 8 foot in a cardboard tube and have had lots go around 6 foot without a worry
SHizz
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I thought Auspost has a 105cm
I thought Auspost has a 105cm limit..
poketz
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ego
ego is great but takes a bit longer to get there. i work for toll air express (virgin blue freight) and can do fairly cheap for every1 on my staff account plus it will get there the same day. pm if you want to
shanedm
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cool cheers guys i will
cool cheers guys i will check all of them out today :)
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dkonig82
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Can anyone confirm this Aus
Can anyone confirm this Aus Post 105cm limit thing?
I have had a look on their website and it wont let you get a price on a package longer than 105cm, but im sure I have sent with them before.
When asked by a non-fisherman 'how many fishing rods do you really need?' the correct answer is either:
n+1 (where n is the number of fishing rods you currently own); or
n-1 (where n is the number of fishing rods which would cause your significant other to dump you.
jay_burgess
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http://www.smartsend.com.au/S
http://www.smartsend.com.au/
Sent with them before, cheap and reliable.
dkonig82
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Just spoke with Aus Post,
Just spoke with Aus Post, apparently 105cm max unless you have an account with them.
Cheers Jay - will give Smart Send a go, they seem the cheapest of the ones listed above. 7-8 business days from NSW to Perth though which sounds a bit excessive, but as long as the new Ripple Fisher rocks up in time for Exxy in Aprill I'll be happy!
Dan
When asked by a non-fisherman 'how many fishing rods do you really need?' the correct answer is either:
n+1 (where n is the number of fishing rods you currently own); or
n-1 (where n is the number of fishing rods which would cause your significant other to dump you.
adamkk
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Rod postage
I used to use smart send but then quite a few of the rods i sent got "lost". Then started using pack n send and never had any Problems,and they are usually overnight deliverys as they are air mail instead of road like smartsend. Also usually found pack and send were cheaper.
dkonig82
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"lost"?! That doesnt sound
"lost"?! That doesnt sound good at all.
I have booked it now, with the insurance option, so it better show up!
As a comparison, it was around $35 incl insurance with smart send, or $80 with insurance with pack and send ($40ish without)
When asked by a non-fisherman 'how many fishing rods do you really need?' the correct answer is either:
n+1 (where n is the number of fishing rods you currently own); or
n-1 (where n is the number of fishing rods which would cause your significant other to dump you.
jay_burgess
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Where did you get the Ripple
Where did you get the Ripple Fisher from? It's usually the sellers responsibility to arrange postage.
dkonig82
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Long story But basically,
Long story
But basically, bloke didnt really want to ship it interstate but would do it if I arranged shipping
Anyway getting picked up tomorrow arvo, so hopefully the bloody thing shows!
When asked by a non-fisherman 'how many fishing rods do you really need?' the correct answer is either:
n+1 (where n is the number of fishing rods you currently own); or
n-1 (where n is the number of fishing rods which would cause your significant other to dump you.