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Originally Posted by pete
The issue with these kind of websites is why would I pay someone to source me a courier, when I can just Google one or use one of the majors. When using a courier I personally am less interested in the price as they are generally similar, however I am very interested in an item not being damaged and if it is what cover is offered. To that end I would rather use a known company than some bloke who happens to own a van.
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You have just proven to me why i needed to change my website. You are not talking about courier services, you are talking about PARCEL services.
Apples & Pears!! I suggest you look at this page;
Courier or Parcel - Our flowchart will help you.
Couriers are not about things in boxes, or £10 prices. Couriers are about a dedicated service, one company picking it up, and delivering it straight away. The cheapest courier price you are ever likely to get is around £50, the NORMAL going rate for couriers is £1 a mile.
And believe me, if you are need a COURIER not a parcel carrier, then they do not all charge the same price.
Couriers are not "some man that owns a van" they are frequently businesses that do vast amounts of work, sometimes for breakeven prices. Many work 60+ hours a week. Don't dis them, partic when you don't even understand their industry.