Toll Gates to / from DBN

Dolby

Dolby

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As mentioned in another thread, weighing up the cost differences between going to collect a parcel in DBN and courier up here.

I reckon accommodation is R1,000 (2 people, 1 night) and petrol R1,500 - what are the tolls like?
 
Dolby said:
As mentioned in another thread, weighing up the cost differences between going to collect a parcel in DBN and courier up here.

I reckon accommodation is R1,000 (2 people, 1 night) and petrol R1,500 - what are the tolls like?
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How big is the parcel? I doubt you can do it cheaper than these guys though. Unless you want to go to DBN anyway.
 
They were the couriers I chose

110cm x 40cm x 30cm 24.2KG QTY : 2

Insurance Added :

OVN Next Business Day R 4027.62
ECO 2-3 Business Days R 2492.04
AIR 2 Business Days R 2929.80

So the cheapest option is R2,500.00 and travelling to DBN is under R3,000.00. They're very close and although I don't want to go to Durban, at a few hundred extra I may as well have a few drinks in Umhlanga while there!
 
Dolby said:
They were the couriers I chose

110cm x 40cm x 30cm 24.2KG QTY : 2

Insurance Added :

OVN Next Business Day R 4027.62
ECO 2-3 Business Days R 2492.04
AIR 2 Business Days R 2929.80

So the cheapest option is R2,500.00 and travelling to DBN is under R3,000.00. They're very close and although I don't want to go to Durban, at a few hundred extra I may as well have a few drinks in Umhlanga while there!
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Yeah, ok the insurance also adds a bit. Enjoy the trip then :)
 
Dolby said:
They were the couriers I chose

110cm x 40cm x 30cm 24.2KG QTY : 2

Insurance Added :

OVN Next Business Day R 4027.62
ECO 2-3 Business Days R 2492.04
AIR 2 Business Days R 2929.80

So the cheapest option is R2,500.00 and travelling to DBN is under R3,000.00. They're very close and although I don't want to go to Durban, at a few hundred extra I may as well have a few drinks in Umhlanga while there!
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Damn. Had no idea courier could be so expensive. Cheapest option would be to ask family/friends on Facebook if they're coming to JHB. Riskiest option would be to ask someone on myBB to bring it here for you :D
 
Napalm2880 said:
Damn. Had no idea courier could be so expensive. Cheapest option would be to ask family/friends on Facebook if they're coming to JHB. Riskiest option would be to ask someone on myBB to bring it here for you :D
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Haha. When do you need it by? Maybe making a trip down next month. :)
 
If it went through a MyBB, I'd still need to insure ;)

Will try another courier
 
So it's 2 longish boxes?
If you strap them together and send it off as one it will significantly reduce the cost.
50kg is a bag of cement so not excessively heavy.
 
furpile said:
How big is the parcel? I doubt you can do it cheaper than these guys though. Unless you want to go to DBN anyway.
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Damn but their pricing is good for a 10kg computer! Is the pricing on the quote page accurate - you don't need to open an account with a deposit or anything?
 
MickZA said:
Damn but their pricing is good for a 10kg computer! Is the pricing on the quote page accurate - you don't need to open an account with a deposit or anything?
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Nope, that quote is accurate. I have used them a few times. It is only if your size/weight is significantly off that they will charge you more. I have also phoned them in the past to confirm. They use The Courier Guy, probably the best courier I have used.
 
furpile said:
Nope, that quote is accurate. I have used them a few times. It is only if your size/weight is significantly off that they will charge you more. I have also phoned them in the past to confirm. They use The Courier Guy, probably the best courier I have used.
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Ah, that explains it. I was looking at The Courier Guy yesterday but they want you to open an account with a R1000+ deposit - eventually went with Postnet depot to depot.

Needless to say I've bookmarked xoc for future reference.
 
Do it in a day - save the 1k

Just take more shorter rest breaks, you are going with 2 drivers right
 
ost said:
Do it in a day - save the 1k

Just take more shorter rest breaks, you are going with 2 drivers right
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Or spend the extra R1k that he thinks he will.. Enjoy a night on the beach and then drive back......
 
Dolby said:
That's kinda what I'm thinking at this point
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Dude, if its R500 more than just couriering the speakers up from Durbs.. I'd come and spend the night.. get a bit of relaxation out of the deal, and get shytefaced at Durbs alcohol prices.
 
ToxicBunny said:
Dude, if its R500 more than just couriering the speakers up from Durbs.. I'd come and spend the night.. get a bit of relaxation out of the deal, and get shytefaced at Durbs alcohol prices.
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Yup.

Exactly what I'm thinking ;)

Just planned the trip actually. I'm still waiting for my own insurance to get back to me to decide finally
 
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