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    For the benefit of others who may want to freight a machine interstate. Melbourne to Sydney for my Faema E98 cost $38 thru e-go. I booked in the morning, they rang an hour later to confirm and it was picked up later in the afternoon. 4 days later it was there.

    You have to pack it is all.

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    Yeah I second that for e-go, I got a similar sized machine sent from Yass River (near Canberra), sent to Adelaide for $50 dollars, picked up from their door, and dropped off at the depot here in Adelaide.

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    • #3
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      Ive used them three times now for different coffee machine sales/purchases and theyre fantastic - all at very reasonable rates and delivery was fairly quick.

      The only thing I think you have to be a bit wary of is that they use different freight companies to pick/up deliver and are (I think) only an intermediary but, as long as you get insurance and tracking with your freighting, I think all is good.

      Cheers
      Di

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      • #4
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        Originally posted by 193E283A22510 link=1274274593/2#2 date=1274309855
        all at very reasonable rates and delivery was fairly quick.

        The only thing I think you have to be a bit wary of is that they use different freight companies to pick/up deliver and are (I think) only an intermediary but, as long as you get insurance and tracking with your freighting, I think all is good.
        See the posts between myself and jaymad re teh BZ99 he purchased from me.

        50/50 for me so far.

        In addition... Read teh fine print.. Even if you pay top dollar... For a whole range of products there is no insurance coverage.

        i.e. Second hand items :-X

        So yes, you can pay for insurance... your choice; but the item is not covered.

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        • #5
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          E-Go is Hunter Express cheap no thrills arm I believe.

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          • #6
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            I think e-go have tapped into a niche market, dealing with a lot of ‘retail’ customers. I remember a few years ago when I started shipping stuff by courier on an irregular basis, it was a pain. You either had to have a corporate account or pre-buy stamps with most companies. With e-go you can use a credit card or PayPal and anyone can use it.

            As per AM’s example, there is always a risk of damage. I have no doubt AM was very thorough with his packaging (he doesn’t do anything half-baked) yet this was still substantial damage. Now that I’ve got a big shed I can keep original boxes & packaging for everything I buy which makes shipping easier/safer.

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            • #7
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              Originally posted by 494842514F4A50230 link=1274274593/5#5 date=1274320623
              I think e-go have tapped into a niche market, dealing with a lot of ‘retail’ customers.  I remember a few years ago when I started shipping stuff by courier on an irregular basis, it was a pain.  You either had to have a corporate account or pre-buy stamps with most companies.  With e-go you can use a credit card or PayPal and anyone can use it.  

              As per AM’s example, there is always a risk of damage.  I have no doubt AM was very thorough with his packaging (he doesn’t do anything half-baked) yet this was still substantial damage.  Now that I’ve got a big shed I can keep original boxes & packaging for everything I buy which makes shipping easier/safer.
              I would still use e-go

              I would be more careful in teh packing.. There are tricks i.e. Regardless of what packing you put around it. Pack the internals, Remove any knobs or sticky outy bits, and then wrap all accessories like as if they were bone china....

              Once bitten twice shy.. (hello darling / wife #3... Well some times we learn)

              And, read teh fine print. If Insurance will not cover it.. Ask, but do not toss good money away.

              PS. If ya can get to teh depot, at send and receive; then significant cost savings and less chance of damage.

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                Yes- their prices are excellent...

                Hunter Express run it and we have a corporate account with them..

                The weird thing is that sometimes pricing is actually better for us to use e-go as well :

                Chris

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                • #9
                  Freighting espresso machinery

                  I am looking to transport a recent purchase of mine from Croydon, NSW to Brisbane. It is a 2 group coffee machine (approx 60kg, 70cm x 50cm).

                  If anyone could recommend a well priced courier that picks from an address, I would be very appreciative.

                  Thanks in advance.

                  John.

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                  • #10
                    Re: Freighting espresso machinery

                    I suggest a furniture removal company
                    Maybe on a back to base run

                    KK

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                    • #11
                      Re: Freighting espresso machinery

                      Originally posted by 3233667777030 link=1285381828/0#0 date=1285381828
                      I am looking to transport a recent purchase of mine from Croydon, NSW to Brisbane.  It is a 2 group coffee machine (approx 60kg, 70cm x 50cm).

                      If anyone could recommend a well priced courier that picks from an address, I would be very appreciative.

                      Thanks in advance.

                      John.
                      e-go have done well for me as to picking up from an address...

                      WARNING...  If not packed correctly then be prepared for more than one bit to arrive and that bits may have been re located across and within the machine.

                      A: Drain all fluid

                      B: Remove any and all sticky outy biys..  That means all knobs,  valves, steam pipes, hoses etc and any sensitive bits will need to be extra wrapped and and i now try to tape thick layers of cardboard across key pads etc.

                      GUESS WHAT - Some of the couriers can get past your best efforts..  We had some medical equipment returned from Rocky to Vic the other month... 3 weeks to get there over night and every panel is damaged and the accelerometer on the main board coped so much movement it had to be de soldered and replaced...

                      OF... We sent it sensitive medical freight just to make sure people knew what was being transported.

                      Now if one of those involved need the results they would be bitching all the way to the papers...   Not my job  OR not in my job description and what about the catch all "Duty of care OR Code of conduct etc"  - People today just dont give a hoot unless it directly impacts on them or their bank balance.

                      BOT.

                      e-go has been good to me to date and would suggest if ya pack correctly etc  and some one to assist at either end for load and unlaod then you will get a good service.

                      Remember would you want to be lifting 60KG plus on you own... Then think  how that effects the driver etc...   Manual handling is not cheep.

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                      • #12
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                        Thanks for the recommendations KK and AM. I am looking into them now. If I am successful in the transport I will have my first restoration to do. I am sure I will have a lot more questions when it gets to that stage.

                        Regards,

                        10ett.

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                        • #13
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                          Any news on the transportation ? I need to get a machine from Melbourne to Brisbane.

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                          • #14
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                            yeah i sent a machine to AM via e-go SYD -> BNE

                            i think i packed it well but it was a snob to a snob

                            2 grp tied to pallet , warped in plastic and foam and cardboard and cling wrap.... to try ti get it there safe.




                            if seller has "no care given" then higher risk......

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                              Re: Freighting espresso machinery

                              Originally posted by 5F535A57575E320 link=1285381828/5#5 date=1285574605
                              yeah i sent a machine to AM via e-go SYD -> BNE

                              i think i packed it well but it was a snob to a snob

                              2 grp tied to pallet , warped in plastic and foam and cardboard and cling wrap.... to try ti get it there safe.




                              if seller has "no care given" then higher risk......
                              YEp the Driver was great and while they could not unload where it was addressed to - Ladies only working that shift. I got a call and we off loaded together about 15 min later...

                              This was more about the driver... NOT e-go policy etc.

                              But it was and did arrive as expected.

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