Posting an Air Rifle

[Mr Magoo]

Pacel Force 48hr service is the only delivery service other than RMSD who will take airguns

This ^^^^^^^^



Another option when using RMSD was to seperate the stock from the action in order to fit and pack it into a box that was within the permitted size.



I used to use Parcel Force 48 before the new ruling but at the risk of not being able to claim if the item went missing as it was not a permitted item.



Good Luck.

[dave goodall]

With parcel force 48 although I use this also u can't claim any more than £100 claim on a airgun even if u insure it for 700

[angrybear]

I asked about the insurance thing & my post master could not find any restriction on air guns, but there is on several other listed items.
He also said if you state the contents first then ask & pay for the cover they have accepted the contract so must honour it.

[dave goodall]

Read the panflet they give u when u sighn The agreement

[haloutdoors]

I use A W Express see link below
www.awexpress.com/
They are very good and cheaper than Royal Fail. I'm not sure about the insurance options but when I spoke to them any thing like that will be in the cab with the driver and be made a priority drop.
HTH. Hal

[Beulah]

I use A W Express see link below
www.awexpress.com/
They are very good and cheaper than Royal Fail. I'm not sure about the insurance options but when I spoke to them any thing like that will be in the cab with the driver and be made a priority drop.
HTH. Hal

Thanks for the tip , Hal. Very useful.

[rogb]

With parcel force 48 although I use this also u can't claim any more than £100 claim on a airgun even if u insure it for 700

Not according to this if you pay the seemingly reasonable enhanced fee. Where does it mention airguns are covered in a different way?

http://www.parcelforce.com/help-info...d-compensation

[dave goodall]

The online sytem still claims ths mate if u read


In the event of Parcelforce Worldwide returning an item to the sender due to contravention of customs regulations for Prohibited Goods, the charges will not be refunded and a return charge may apply.
Arms and Ammunition
All firearms including: imitations and antiques; paint-ball or toy guns; taser guns; air rifles, air pistols, components of firearmsand all other items similar to, or resembling the foregoing are prohibited. All ammunition (including components thereof) and airgun pellets are also prohibited.


Ask your postmaster befor u post your rifle and ask for the leaflet as i say the online system still says there prohibited but hey wot do i no or then again use the search bar must be 10 threads covering this subject now

[dave goodall]

Have a read of other posts where lads have had the sence to contact parcelforce first. http://www.airgunbbs.com/showthread....ght=Royal+mail

[rogb]

Left hand- right hand= ParcelFarce.
This is what it says on THESE guidelines

Prohibited goods
In the event of Parcelforce Worldwide returning an item to the sender due to contravention of customs
regulations for Prohibited Goods, the charges will not be refunded and a return charge may apply.
Arms and ammunition
Ammunition (other than lead pellets and other airgun and airsoft projectiles) is prohibited.
All weapons (including Section 5 firearms, CS gas and pepper sprays, flick knives, tasers and stun guns


http://www.parcelforce.com/sites/def...ary%202013.pdf

[dave goodall]

Yeah mate its a joke the system is out dated ive just had a claim off them got the £100 even tho the gunwas insured for £700 ask for the paper work befor u sighn the agreement the gun wasnt lost but stock damaged im afraid face to face is only fail safe way

[angrybear]

I'm trying to understand this dave are you saying you expected the full insurance value paid out when it only suffered minor damage?