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Deciding on who is best to send Hi-Fi equipment with can be a headache.
We don't mean to make a big noise, but Overland Express have been sending amplifiers, speakers and Hi-Fi components, for over 30-years. From cables and interconnects, through to valve amps and turntables, we are the renowned courier for Hi-Fi equipment.
Did we mention that our UPS shipping rates start at just £6.53 + VAT?
If that's music to your ears, then why not check out our prices today. We send Hi-Fi equipment for some of the industry leaders, from Arcam through to Townshend Audio. When sending Hi-Fi equipment, we have a wide range of delivery options, from express delivery, through to European economy delivery and various options for Worldwide delivery.
Our partners include DHL, UPS and Parcel Force, so you can be sure that your Hi-Fi equipment will be delivered safely, without any need for fanfare.
A cardboard box must be used for the outer packaging due to COVID-19 handling restrictions.
We can insure your Hi-fi equipment against loss or damage, to the full replacement value, up to a maximum of £20,000.00 (exclusions apply). This also includes turntables, but they must be in the manufacturers box. For turntables such as Linn, Rega, Townshend etc, please remove the platter prior to sending.
Check out our 'Send a Parcel' tool above to see how much we can save you when you send Hi-Fi separates.
Due to the fragile nature of your components, please ensure that they are correctly packed prior to shipping, you can also view our packaging guides before sending Hi-Fi components below.
How to Send Hi Fi by Courier
Prerequisites:
Packing crate if applicable
Bubble wrap
Parcel tape
Strong cardboard box
Packing peanuts
A cardboard box must be used for the outer packaging due to COVID-19 handling restrictions.
When sending your valuable audio equipment by courier, there are several things to bear in mind.
If you use a courier for HiFi, you must consider that the parcel may be around 30kg, and if you are sending speakers, it will be a large box. So, the chances of that being dropped at some point along the delivery chain, is quite high.
Ask yourself, that if it was dropped from waist height, would it be packed sufficiently to withstand the impact?
Most situations of damage are due to insufficient packaging.
For the majority of items, the manufacturer's cartons are sufficient to send HiFi separates by courier. But if you are in any doubt, wrap them in additional layers of bubble wrap, or build a wooden crate to send Hi Fi equipment in. Using polystyrene sheets on each face and between any items as dividers. Far better to be safe, than to argue with insurers over a damaged and possibly unreplaceable item.
If you send a valve amplifier by courier, please remove the valves and pack them separately. It may be safer to send large amplifiers on a pallet, or in a wooden crate. When using a pallet, please ensure that the exposed sides are protected too.
Our additional insurance cover is 2.00% of the value of the component (subject to a minimum £10.00 charge). It covers all Hi-Fi and electrical items, including Turntables and the manufacturers packaging is sufficient (providing that it does not highlight that you are shipping a valuable item). Please remove the platter when sending a turntable and drain any tonearm fluid, to avoid possible damage.
Seal the box with parcel tape and add additional tape to the seams and edges, so that the box is sealed in both directions. Finally, print off and attach your parcel label to the finished box.
Should you need a reputable courier for HiFi, then take a look at Overland Express, visit our send Hi-Fi equipment page to see how inexpensive we are.
Don't just take our word for it, see what other people are saying about us.
Feline Guitars has partnered with this small company for several years and consistently received excellent service and competitive pricing. Before that, we dealt directly with UPS, but found communication increasingly difficult. In an industry that's becoming more automated and impersonal, the personal attention and support offered by this team is both refreshing and greatly appreciated.
Feline Guitars
Southwell Guitars has been using Overland Express for several years to ship our instruments around the world. Unlike most major courier companies, which typically don't insure musical instruments, Overland Express offers a specialist insurance service tailored specifically for them—providing peace of mind for both my customers and myself. I also appreciate how accessible Stuart and Tim are—they're always easy to reach if I have questions or need assistance. Their support was especially valuable during the disruption caused by Brexit and the COVID pandemic. Overland Express is my go-to courier for shipping guitars, something I do regularly, and I recommend their services without hesitation.
Southwell Guitars
I've been using Overland Express for several years now to ship a significant number of both electric and acoustic guitars annually. I needed a shipping company that not only offered competitive rates but also provided insurance that would genuinely cover the full value of the instruments in the event of loss or damage. That's exactly what I found with Stuart and the team at Overland Express. They work with top-tier couriers and offer affordable insurance options for worldwide guitar shipping. In all the years I've used their service, I haven't encountered a single issue. Their service is fast, dependable, and it's a real advantage to have easy access to someone who can promptly assist if anything does come up. Highly recommended.
Loxley Custom Guitars
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We are able to offer lower process than the courier providers themselves due to our bulk buying power, further to that these providers don't want to have the hassle of dealing with individuals - That's how we can offer significantly lower prices.
We've tried to make it as easy as possible to book a parcel delivery with Overland Express by keeping the number of pages down to an absolute minimum that you are required to click-through to complete the parcel delivery booking.
We are sorry to disappoint, but you will not find any budget parcel delivery services here. However, the premium highly rated services from the likes of DHL and UPS can be found here that have prices very close to the budget services that we always avoid.
Use the tracking reference number that we provide at the time of booking to ascertain the whereabouts of your parcel at any given time, from collection to delivery, major updates are always shown on our courier partners tracking pages.
We have secured specialist insurance cover for most items (glass, perfume, paint and liquids etc. excluded) up to the value of £20,000.00 which can be purchased for just 2.00% of the items stated value.
Use the live chat function on our web-site if you need to quickly speak with one of our customer support team, it's a direct communication channel which does not use artificial intelligence to attempt to dissuade you from talking to us.
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8 Second Cross Road
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Middlesex
United Kingdom
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