Matthais_31 Posted January 21, 2019 Report Share Posted January 21, 2019 Hi All, Quick question - I have recently sold a rifle stock online, but am coming up against difficulties finding any courier willing to ship it. Every courier I have looked at has some stipulation about not shipping firearms, which they seem to use as a blanket term for anything firearm related. The reason I am concerned is that if the item goes missing/gets damaged and I seek to claim for loss /damage, the claim will be voided if the item is deemed to be restricted or prohibited. Any insight from anybody here would be greatly appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob57 Posted January 21, 2019 Report Share Posted January 21, 2019 Just take it well wrapped, to a main post office and send it next day, signed for, parcel force? shouldn't be a problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Re-Pete Posted January 21, 2019 Report Share Posted January 21, 2019 Just call it metal or wooden artwork if asked. That should cover the value you put on it as well. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moorlander Posted January 21, 2019 Report Share Posted January 21, 2019 www.interparcel.com , its an engineered part , only use UPS /Parcel Force /DHL , never ever use Hermes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch-22 Posted January 21, 2019 Report Share Posted January 21, 2019 Avoid any 'firearm' related terms. I'd use 'sporting goods' - which afterall is quite true and accurate nomenclature. I'd also agree with the point already made about sending it signed / tracked. Far less likely to go missing, plus enables you to keep an eye on it during transit for ease of mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuck Posted January 21, 2019 Report Share Posted January 21, 2019 Pretty sure Parcelforce will ship firearms, not that it is. Take to the post office make sure you get the extra insurance of the value I had one go missing with them once. Turned about 2 weeks later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzarM1 Posted January 22, 2019 Report Share Posted January 22, 2019 take it to the post office... when asked what is in the parcel ...fibreglass mould or wooden furniture is fine ...sent about a dozen this way never an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moorlander Posted January 22, 2019 Report Share Posted January 22, 2019 Dont take it to the post office straight off or you will pay a small fortune , book Parcel Force through www.interparcel.com then drop it off at the post office Parcel Force only transport firearms/shotguns for RFD`s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunner Posted January 23, 2019 Report Share Posted January 23, 2019 If its wood laminate or synthetic or even a metal chassis of some sort - if it came to it id say its for a film prop , or wooden furniture antique like its been mentioned , where is it going ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzarM1 Posted January 23, 2019 Report Share Posted January 23, 2019 Absolutely no need to overthink this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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