Most members on here absolutely detest Parcelforce.
I don't blame the guy- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSzUSPa-9II
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I'm Shane.
Most members on here absolutely detest Parcelforce.
I don't blame the guy- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSzUSPa-9II
S.
novafidelity x40 music server/pre/dac, Arcam A39, roksan k3 power amp,Monitor Audio Monitor 50, Dali spektor 1, van damme interconnects and speaker cable, roskan k3 CD player
I have yet to have any problem with Parcel Force, no breakages, and no serious delays though I don't buy to often from America.
If buying online I ask for Parcel Force next day or 48 hour service and as I say so far no issues. My Hermes are a disaster.
I think his issue is with customs, who depending on the item it can take awhile. Buy from outside the EU (though in a few years that will also become an issue) and you run the risk of customs delays, though so far I have had no major issues.
Note I say so far.
Regards Neil
I use them a lot and have had no problems. A recent case of an amp being damaged by the courier during its return journey to the customer was courtesy of UPS.
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Cables- free interconnects that come with CD players, mains leads from B&Q, dead kettles etc, extension leads from Tesco
A total bell-end of the highest order. What he needs (and sounds like he hasn't had in a long time, other than when molesting his blow-up doll) is a right good FUCK!
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Preamps: Heavily-modified Croft Charisma-X. LDR Stereo Coffee. Power Amps: Tube Distinctions Copper Amp fitted with Tungsol KT-150s. Quad 306.
Cables & Sundries: Mark Grant HDX1 interconnects and digital coaxial cable, plus Mark Grant 6mm UP-LCOFC Van Damme speaker cable. MCRU 'Ultimate' mains leads. Lehmann clone headphone amp with vintage Koss PRO-4AAA headphones.
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I also use Parcelforce, so far no issues.
Customs clearance is complex, I don't blame people for not understanding it. But if you are going to do a public rant about it, do a little fact checking first.
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TEAC VRDS 701T > Sony TAE1000ESD > Krell KSA50S > JM Labs Focal Electra 926.
As someone who lives out of the UK and buys from outside the EU I know the nightmares than can happen when customs is involved. This is something overlooked by brexiteers - all that selling and buying across the EU will suddenly get very very complex, never mind the taxes. I won't be buying from the UK once it's outside the EU.
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Cary 805c SET amps
Audio Note ANe-SPX speakers
Townshend Isolda speaker cables
Cardas Golden Presence interconnects
I think it's relevant, or will be. A lot of people currently making/scraping a living on markets like eBay will have a much harder time. The only reason I don't buy from outside the EU is because of the hassle involved, nevermind the money. I buy almost exclusively from the UK - including from guys on here. This just won't happen in the future - not for me. Carriers won't be relevant - poorly staffed/trained customs will be the problem.
Technics SP10 mk2
Jan Allaerts MC 1 Boron mk1 cart
Miyajima Shilabe cart
Hashimoto HM-X SUT
Siggwan (gimballed not unipivot) Cocobola 12"
Aurorasound Vida LCR Phonostage
The Truth linestage
Dave Slagle Autoformer Volume Controller
Cary 805c SET amps
Audio Note ANe-SPX speakers
Townshend Isolda speaker cables
Cardas Golden Presence interconnects