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tomadict

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posted on 6-3-2007 at 19:43

Did you already send a kite by the post????

Hi,

I‚Äôm looking for the way to send, a 12m to France.
If it‚Äôs possible a cheap and secure way, please.

Tom

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posted on 6-3-2007 at 21:47

I send kites virtually daily, its simple/ before going to courier firms, check out what the post office can offer they quite often have deals. Pack it nice and tight and get it into the smallest box ya can.

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posted on 6-3-2007 at 22:46

I'd pretty much agree with what Shem says. I too post out kites on a fairly regular basis. It is best to pack them as small as possible, as the courier will charge according to volumetric size. The more space it takes up, the more you will be charged, even if it doesn't weigh a lot.

DHL is pretty good. Royal mail internationally signed for is also another option, but not sure how much your particular kite would cost.

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posted on 7-3-2007 at 19:37

Thanks for your help

Do you have an idea for the price, like 25¬£ or more 40¬£????

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posted on 7-3-2007 at 20:36

Without knowing the exact dimensions and weight of your kite, I wouldn't know exactly how much it would cost to send. I guess your looking at between ¬£30 & ¬£40 to France though.

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posted on 7-3-2007 at 22:20

Ok, thank you for that jaymo!

It's the kite only without bar, more exactly is a takoon skoop 1 11,5m.

I wish send this kite to a friend because I will receive soon a Airush reactor, and I will not use it anymore.

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