banskt
Broken In
Re: Best Courier Service (VFM)
How? They were asking for Rs. 320 for 1.9 kg here in Bangalore... am I missing something?
How? They were asking for Rs. 320 for 1.9 kg here in Bangalore... am I missing something?
pepsodent
Broken In
Re: Best Courier Service (VFM)
@WISEOWL: there was a time when pincode is a must(it still is) but in today's time when we have facility that mobile phones are almost everywhere it should be given importance.
Private people do call in case they fail to deliver for two attempts but except you I do not think many people have experience that postman/PO call to arrange for delivery.
@banskt: today I paid Rs.250 for box weight 1.2kg (but volumetric weight 1.9kg)from delhi to mumbai.
@WISEOWL: there was a time when pincode is a must(it still is) but in today's time when we have facility that mobile phones are almost everywhere it should be given importance.
Private people do call in case they fail to deliver for two attempts but except you I do not think many people have experience that postman/PO call to arrange for delivery.
@banskt: today I paid Rs.250 for box weight 1.2kg (but volumetric weight 1.9kg)from delhi to mumbai.
xtremevicky
Manc
Re: Best Courier Service (VFM)
I got my HDD from letsbuy and Credit Card from HDFC via bluedart.
Easy and simple . I know its expensive but spending 1k for 20k products is ok . For cheaper sending I think speed post is ok which is not fragile .
I got my HDD from letsbuy and Credit Card from HDFC via bluedart.
Easy and simple . I know its expensive but spending 1k for 20k products is ok . For cheaper sending I think speed post is ok which is not fragile .
OP
tkin
Back to school!!
Re: Best Courier Service (VFM)
If that package was dropped multiple times it may have caused short circuit among the components that's probably causing the problem, anyway since it was taken for rma hope all goes good for you. At least they didn't damage the cpu.DTDC Plus messed up the mobo on the way from Kolkata to chennai...
No physical damages, but didnt work...
newway01
Journeyman
Re: Best Courier Service (VFM)
I recommend DTDC as VFM service. They have reasonable pricing and good service. Have used them more than 20 times. Yet to face any problem. Sometimes they will take 1-2 days more to deliver the stuffs after they have reached our nearest office. But if I'm in a hurry, I'll collect it from their office which is only 5mins walk from my place
Have used Bluedart and Fedex, but are expensive. Other services I have used:
Aramex: Not trustworthy people, late delivery
First Flight: Poor Handling and Late Delivery
Speedpost: Good Coverage and affordable rates. Not recommended though as their handling is bad, infact very bad
Professional Courier: Stay away from them. Everyone's complaining about them stealing stuffs. Although I haven't used them myself, my friend lost an iphone 3G during transit and not recovered. Most probably they steal it
As for stealing/DOA problems, we need to take some precautions ourselves.
Firstly, when sending products that cost above 3000rs, always use insurance option and show the full value of product.
Secondly, shaking while transit occurs to all courier services, whether its bluedart or speedpost. So we have to pack it properly to avoid any problems. Always use the original packaging of product if available. If not, take 2 pieces of thermocol and fix it on either side of product and stick it together to avoid un-necessary shaking. Use bubble papers and foam balls to protect electronic stuffs.
Thirdly, avoid writing original product name on outside. An average joe have a tendency to steal stuff if you write it on top of courier. For example if shipping mobile phone, name it as "wireless communication device" or use much complicated tech terms
Here's some suggestions:
Motherboard: pc mainboard
RAM: pc memory
HDD: pc storage
speakers: audio controller
graphics card: GPU device
etc.....you got the point, rite?
Thats all for now!!!!
No he won't. Atleast in my area. I need to visit post office and inquire about the parcel if its late
I recommend DTDC as VFM service. They have reasonable pricing and good service. Have used them more than 20 times. Yet to face any problem. Sometimes they will take 1-2 days more to deliver the stuffs after they have reached our nearest office. But if I'm in a hurry, I'll collect it from their office which is only 5mins walk from my place
Have used Bluedart and Fedex, but are expensive. Other services I have used:
Aramex: Not trustworthy people, late delivery
First Flight: Poor Handling and Late Delivery
Speedpost: Good Coverage and affordable rates. Not recommended though as their handling is bad, infact very bad
Professional Courier: Stay away from them. Everyone's complaining about them stealing stuffs. Although I haven't used them myself, my friend lost an iphone 3G during transit and not recovered. Most probably they steal it
As for stealing/DOA problems, we need to take some precautions ourselves.
Firstly, when sending products that cost above 3000rs, always use insurance option and show the full value of product.
Secondly, shaking while transit occurs to all courier services, whether its bluedart or speedpost. So we have to pack it properly to avoid any problems. Always use the original packaging of product if available. If not, take 2 pieces of thermocol and fix it on either side of product and stick it together to avoid un-necessary shaking. Use bubble papers and foam balls to protect electronic stuffs.
Thirdly, avoid writing original product name on outside. An average joe have a tendency to steal stuff if you write it on top of courier. For example if shipping mobile phone, name it as "wireless communication device" or use much complicated tech terms
Here's some suggestions:
Motherboard: pc mainboard
RAM: pc memory
HDD: pc storage
speakers: audio controller
graphics card: GPU device
etc.....you got the point, rite?
Thats all for now!!!!
No he won't. Atleast in my area. I need to visit post office and inquire about the parcel if its late
xtremevicky
Manc
Re: Best Courier Service (VFM)
I think we can only come to a conclusion that some services are good in certain parts of India while some are poor on other parts .
Bluedart is the way if you are sending expensive products . Or look for local buyers .
I think we can only come to a conclusion that some services are good in certain parts of India while some are poor on other parts .
Bluedart is the way if you are sending expensive products . Or look for local buyers .
pepsodent
Broken In
Re: Best Courier Service (VFM)
Experience relating to sale made at TE forums:EMS Speed posts
*www.t echenclave.com/video-and-audio-hardware/music-player-sandisk-fuze-8gb-two-190529.html
(remove space in t echencalve)
The packet was sent on 13th May 2011 from Delhi to Hyderabad.The tracking status was normal as expected movement of goods.
On 16th the article was reported to reach PDC,CUC Hyderabad and on 17th there was no further status update.
On 18th suddenly the status was "Delivered on 16th to addressee". So I sent PM to addressee that he got his package but to my surprise he did not receive packet.
I asked my local post office guys in Delhi and I was told on 18th evening that if status is delivered then packet is infact being delivered and addressee should ask at his office reception and this message was communicated by me to addressee.
Today I received message from addressee(Hawk) and he told me that packet was lying in post office and he had to work hard to locate the concerned post office.
So,I need to reconsider sending goods via EMS speed post next time.
Experience relating to sale made at TE forums:EMS Speed posts
*www.t echenclave.com/video-and-audio-hardware/music-player-sandisk-fuze-8gb-two-190529.html
(remove space in t echencalve)
The packet was sent on 13th May 2011 from Delhi to Hyderabad.The tracking status was normal as expected movement of goods.
On 16th the article was reported to reach PDC,CUC Hyderabad and on 17th there was no further status update.
On 18th suddenly the status was "Delivered on 16th to addressee". So I sent PM to addressee that he got his package but to my surprise he did not receive packet.
I asked my local post office guys in Delhi and I was told on 18th evening that if status is delivered then packet is infact being delivered and addressee should ask at his office reception and this message was communicated by me to addressee.
Today I received message from addressee(Hawk) and he told me that packet was lying in post office and he had to work hard to locate the concerned post office.
So,I need to reconsider sending goods via EMS speed post next time.
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nginx
In the zone
Re: Best Courier Service (VFM)
^^ Why oh why do you have to post urls like that? If you didn't include that space, we could have just clicked on it directly. Just saying...
Edit: There you go:
*www.techenclave.com/video-and-audio-hardware/music-player-sandisk-fuze-8gb-two-190529.html
^^ Why oh why do you have to post urls like that? If you didn't include that space, we could have just clicked on it directly. Just saying...
Edit: There you go:
*www.techenclave.com/video-and-audio-hardware/music-player-sandisk-fuze-8gb-two-190529.html
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thetechfreak
Legend Never Ends
Re: Best Courier Service (VFM)
Regarding Service I'd say = BlueDart hands down.
But problem is that VFM providers, like Speed post have problems like "misplacing" of shipment
Regarding Service I'd say = BlueDart hands down.
But problem is that VFM providers, like Speed post have problems like "misplacing" of shipment
avichandana20000
Cyborg Agent
DTDC is good. it even contacts the consignee if not available at the time of delivery. it has happened in my case.
ashis_lakra
Gaming Unlimited
DTDC is reasonable and cost effective. They deliver packages in good condition, but they dont send it to get delivered it to home,. I am lucky cause DTDC opened a new office within 200 mts from my home. So, its not much of a pain to go and fetch the box yourself.
Rockstar11
Technomancer
hmmmm.....
ssk_the_gr8
Make Way the LORD is Here
now that is the problem with dtdc, not everybody lives close to the office, they should deliver it at home
ashis_lakra
Gaming Unlimited
Yea, that sucks a lot perhaps we can write reviews about them on their website, so that they can improve their service.
perhaps we can write reviews about them on their website, so that they can improve their service.
mohityadavx
Youngling
BlueDart is the worst
I ordered something on letsbuy they shipped it frm Delhi on priority and now it hasn't reached me till today when the distance being less than 50km
I will have to cancel my order as i m leaving town and won't come back ill 6 months !!
I ordered something on letsbuy they shipped it frm Delhi on priority and now it hasn't reached me till today when the distance being less than 50km
I will have to cancel my order as i m leaving town and won't come back ill 6 months !!
ashis_lakra
Gaming Unlimited
theitwares now shipped my graphics card by TNT ignoring DTDC ;(
DTDC took less than 4 days..
TNT shipped from Mumbai on 29th June.
Lets see how much days it takes by TNT to reach and in what condition..
DTDC took less than 4 days..
TNT shipped from Mumbai on 29th June.
Lets see how much days it takes by TNT to reach and in what condition..
ssk_the_gr8
Make Way the LORD is Here
very bad experience with first flight,customer service is hopeless + late delivery, i advice against using them