Delivering houses, doll's houses

Doll's houses can be great collectors items and the right ones can have a very high value.



Depending on how well they are made depends on whether they will travel well in the post.

Some are made of ply wood which can be very flexible, so careful packing is needed to prevent splits and breakages in the wood.
If the item can be flat packed, then do so for transporting. Then wrap the sides individually in bubble wrap, this is so they don't scrape against each other in transit.

If the item cannot be flatpacked, then you need to look at packaging it in a large enough box to protect it, but not so large it takes you over the volumetric weight that it's safe for one person to carry!

Wrap the interior and furniture items separately where possible.



Antique Doll's Houses cannot be flat packed and would need very secure packing indeed to get it to arrive in one piece. Again in this instance I would recommend a dedicated courier van to complete the delivery.

The item can be protected with soft felt blankets and strapped securely to prevent damage in transit.

If you have a Doll's has that you are selling on Ebay or through a specialist auction, consider your transportation methods carefully.

You are most welcome to call or email on 07816 528421 and we can advise you how to pack, safely and securely.

Email for a parcel quote by clicking here

Regards

Kevin Arrow

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Road tax - have your say

Image via Wikipedia Yes, it’s true the Govenment wants to know what we think on road taxes etc.

Select Committee wants your views on road taxes and charges

The House of Commons Transport Committee is to look at road taxes and charges. It has several questions it wants answered, including what taxes and charges are paid to the government by road users, how much cash do they raise and how does this compare with national and local government spending on roads?
The committee also wants to know the effect of on individuals, businesses and the economy. It also wants to know about other ways of charging for road use; e.g. truck tolls and if foreign vehicles should pay to use UK roads.
If you have any points you’d like to make, get writing and tell them by Monday 29 September 2008.

More from Laura Kibby on +44(0)2 072 190 718 or kibbyl@parliament.uk

Can anyone think of any reason why foreign trucks should be exempt from our future road charges and tolls?

If so, please email Ms Kibby and let her know.

Regards

Kevin

East London, Essex and Kent courier and parcel delivery

What not to do when packing items for parcel delivery…

When packing items to send by courier or parcel network there are certain things you should NOT do… Some people forget, or perhaps didn’t know of the first place.

* Remember that all shipments can be opened by customs authorities for inspection - Do not over seal your package. Package securely and safely. If it really is that precious you need to consider sending it by dedicated courier vehicle.

* Do not use cellophane tape or rope to seal your shipment. Parcel tape always works best. Cellophane tape easily rips under pressure. Do I need to explain rope?

* Do not consider “Fragile” and “Handle with care” labels a substitute for packaging, you should still pack carefully and then label your items. Fragile and Handle with Care labels are for guidance only.

If you are not sure, please don’t hesitate to call us on 07816 528421 or send us an email, we are happy to help.

Kevin & Sarah, Arrow Light Haulage- The Essex, Kent and East London Courier and Delivery company

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What couriers are NOT allowed to deliver for you.

Image via WikipediaWhat are couriers not allowed to deliver? Quite a few things, somethings are regulations and somethings are insurance restrictions.

1. They are not allowed to move livestock, there needs to be certain regulations and the welfare of the animals to be taken into account. So if you are looking to move livestock, you need a specialist livestock / farm transportation.

2.Explosives, a courier needs to be specially licensed to move these items, and the insurance rates are astronomical!

3.Radioactive items or radioactive waste, again to move these involves a special license and facilities.

If you have goods to move and would like to discuss your needs then please give us a call on 07816 528421 and we can advise.

Kevin Arrow

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So you want to be a freelance or self employed Courier?

Calling all drivers!

Do you want to start your own courier business?

Become a freelance courier? Be a self employed courier? where YOU are the boss?

Want to steer clear of the perils and pitfalls of being self employed and get your business up and running as soon as you can?


You have come to the right place then!

The Courier Shop is home to the Complete Courier Guide, written by Kevin Arrow, owner of Arrow Light Haulage. Kevin has been successfully trading since 2002 and has wrote this guide with the start-up courier in mind.

In this book you will learn
What vehicle is the right one for you
Why you should do your market research
How to source business
How to get to provide an excellent service as a subcontractor
Why you shouldn't actually call yourself a freelance courier...



What you will not get...
Pages and pages of out of date information.
A book crammed packed with names and number copied from the telephone book
Advice from some who has never run a courier business...

The Complete Courier Guide has answered all the questions that need answering in order for you to set up a successful courier business, just short of coming round and doing it for you.

If you want to be successful, put into action the advice in this book, work hard and you will soon be earning a decent living, only this time YOU are the boss.

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So, the book is done, and hopefully I will help people not to blow their redundancies packages on unnecessary things, but help them maximise their income.

Let me know what you think.

Regards

Kevin

PS the sister book, Calling all couriers - how to grow, win and keep customers will be launched tomorrow. So, subscribe if you want to grow your own courier business.

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The complete guide to being a courier

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