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HiFi Courier

Deciding on who is best to send Hi-Fi equipment with can be a headache.

We don't mean to make a big noise, but Overland Express have been sending amplifiers, speakers and Hi-Fi components, for over 30-years. From cables and interconnects, through to valve amps and turntables, we are the renowned courier for Hi-Fi equipment.

Did we mention that our UPS shipping rates start at just £6.53 + VAT?

If that's music to your ears, then why not check out our prices today. We send Hi-Fi equipment for some of the industry leaders, from Arcam through to Townshend Audio. When sending Hi-Fi equipment, we have a wide range of delivery options, from express delivery, through to European economy delivery and various options for Worldwide delivery.

Our partners include DHL, UPS and Parcel Force, so you can be sure that your Hi-Fi equipment will be delivered safely, without any need for fanfare.

A cardboard box must be used for the outer packaging due to COVID-19 handling restrictions.

We can insure your Hi-fi equipment against loss or damage, to the full replacement value, up to a maximum of £20,000.00 (exclusions apply). This also includes turntables, but they must be in the manufacturers box. For turntables such as Linn, Rega, Townshend etc, please remove the platter prior to sending.

Check out our 'Send a Parcel' tool above to see how much we can save you when you send Hi-Fi separates.

Due to the fragile nature of your components, please ensure that they are correctly packed prior to shipping, you can also view our packaging guides before sending Hi-Fi components below.

How to Send Hi Fi by Courier

Prerequisites:

Packing crate if applicable
Bubble wrap
Parcel tape
Strong cardboard box
Packing peanuts

A cardboard box must be used for the outer packaging due to COVID-19 handling restrictions.

When sending your valuable audio equipment by courier, there are several things to bear in mind.

If you use a courier for HiFi, you must consider that the parcel may be around 30kg, and if you are sending speakers, it will be a large box. So, the chances of that being dropped at some point along the delivery chain, is quite high.

Ask yourself, that if it was dropped from waist height, would it be packed sufficiently to withstand the impact?

Most situations of damage are due to insufficient packaging.

For the majority of items, the manufacturer's cartons are sufficient to send HiFi separates by courier. But if you are in any doubt, wrap them in additional layers of bubble wrap, or build a wooden crate to send Hi Fi equipment in. Using polystyrene sheets on each face and between any items as dividers. Far better to be safe, than to argue with insurers over a damaged and possibly unreplaceable item.

If you send a valve amplifier by courier, please remove the valves and pack them separately. It may be safer to send large amplifiers on a pallet, or in a wooden crate. When using a pallet, please ensure that the exposed sides are protected too.

Our additional insurance cover is 2.00% of the value of the component (subject to a minimum £10.00 charge). It covers all Hi-Fi and electrical items, including Turntables and the manufacturers packaging is sufficient (providing that it does not highlight that you are shipping a valuable item). Please remove the platter when sending a turntable and drain any tonearm fluid, to avoid possible damage.

Seal the box with parcel tape and add additional tape to the seams and edges, so that the box is sealed in both directions. Finally, print off and attach your parcel label to the finished box.

Should you need a reputable courier for HiFi, then take a look at Overland Express, visit our send Hi-Fi equipment page to see how inexpensive we are.

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Helping Feline ship their stuff

Feline Guitars have been using this small company for a number of years and always had great service and competitive pricing. We had previously used UPS directly till it got to be hard work to communicate with them. The personal attention and help that you can get in an industry that is increasingly automated and hands-off is a welcome thing to have.








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Southwell Guitars Recommend…

Southwell Guitars have been using Overland Express for some years now for sending our guitars worldwide. Most major courier companies do not insure musical instruments but Overland Express have an insurance service that specialise in musical instrument insurance, giving my customers and me peace of mind. I also like that Stuart and Tim are always easy to contact if there are any questions or If I need any help. This was especially helpful after the chaos created by Brexit and the Covid pandemic. Overland Express are my first choice when I am sending guitars, something I do on a regular basis and recommend them to anyone.
Southwell Guitars

Gary Southwell

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Highly recommended personal service

I've been using Overland Express now for a number of years. As I send a good number of both electric and acoustic guitars every year, I wanted to find a company that offered reasonable shipping and insurance rates that guaranteed to cover guitars against loss or damage to their true value. Step forward Stuart and Overland Express. They offer top couriers and reasonable insurance costs to send guitars worldwide. In all the time I've used them I've never once had an issue. Service is quick, reliable and it is a real bonus you are able to contact someone quickly who will deal with issues should any arise. Highly recommended.
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Why Choose Overland Express?

Cost Effective

Some of our competitors supply budget services at a fraction of the cost cheaper than our premium services, budget services can take up to 5 days to deliver vs overnight for our services, which means your customers are more likely to return, all for the sake of a couple of pounds.

Quote in Seconds

The only information that we require to provide a quotation are the sender's and recipient's postcode along with the dimensions of the parcel. We don't ask for your email address at this early stage as we have no intention of sending follow up emails should you leave before completing the booking.

Express Services

UPS, DHL, DPD, Parcel Force, APC, FedEx to name but a few courier providers that we have a working relationship with. These providers do fluctuate depending on what offers they can provide us with and the level of satisfaction that our customers have received from these parcel delivery companies.

Online Updates

The whereabouts of your parcel delivery can be instantly tracked by entering the tracking number into our courier partners web-site (links can be found on this site). The status is usually updated at every significant stage, which will allow you clearly see when the parcel has reached its final destination.

High Value Items

High value items are always risky to send by courier, some providers will not even accept such items let alone insure them. We offer both, we can ship expensive items worldwide and provide insurance up to £20,000.00 (exclusions apply) for just 2.00% of the items declared value.

Customer Assistance

Our UK call centre based customer support team are available to take your telephone call or answer your email questions on working days between 0830hrs and 1730hrs UK time. We also have a live chat facility on this web-site which is available at the same times as the call centre.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. I want to use a courier for a valve amplifier, can you insure this?
A. We can insure them, but cannot insure the valves, as they are made of glass. Please remove the valves and package separately from the main amplifier.
Q. I have bought a HiFi component on eBay, can you collect and ship the item to me?
A. Yes we can. We just need the collection address and a contact phone number for the sender. Please enter these details when booking via our website.
Q. I am sending my amplifier for servicing, can you collect it when it is ready?
A. Yes of course. We will send you a parcel label to forward to the manufacturer, or service shop. They just need to attach this to the parcel.
Q. I do not have the manufacturers packaging, can I still send a HiFi separate?
A. Yes of course you can, please read our packing advice prior to sending though.
Q. Can I send HiFi separates to the EU after Brexit?
A. Yes you can, however, 3 copies of a commercial invoice will need to be attached to the outside of the parcel that you are sending to the EU. We will provide this document free of charge.
Q. Most companies do not insure the shipping of HiFi separates, how can you insure them?
A. We have arranged our own insurance policy to cover shipping of HiFi amplifiers, turntables, DAC's etc. and other HiFi equipment.