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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.
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That's correct, we won't be beaten on price for the like-for-like service on offer. We recommend that you read the small print of our competitors, as some offer inferior services that are dressed up as premium services.
It should take no longer than five minutes to complete an entire parcel delivery booking through our online system, with just three pages to visit until the checkout is reached. Simple and efficient with no upselling.
Our UPS and Parcel Force courier services both allow parcels to be collected from an address of your choice, up to 7 days in advance. Not going to be in? No problem, just leave your parcel at your local Post Office branch or UPS shop.
All parcel delivery services offered by Overland Express are provided with free tracking services, you can use our website or our courier partner's site to obtain up to date information as to the whereabouts of your parcel.
Parcels that contain Paint and liquid based products can be notoriously difficult to ship due to the nature of them, we have several specialist services that can be used to ship these items in limited quantities by road.
Our United Kingdom based customer support team can be contacted (during working hours) by either telephone, email or live chat which can be found on this web-site. We are one of the only courier companies to offer telephone support.
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Ash House
8 Second Cross Road
Twickenham
Middlesex
United Kingdom
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