 Poster: A snowHead
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As the title says, theres no room on the flight for my skis so looks like Ill have to hire in Lech which seems rather pricey.
Tried a few of the ski bag couriers, sendmybag looked good and the online quote came in at about £80 but then they added loads of hidden charges and it came in at about £135. I certainly wouldnt recommend these it seemed like they just made it up as all the charges were completly different to whats quoted in theur T&Cs.
So, has anyone any ideas on how I can get my bag there for less? Or failing that any tips for ski rental companies over there?
thanks
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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I've used parcel2go.uk to St Anton for similar reasons. I think it was a bit cheaper, but not much if booked last minute (as this one was). If you've time for a 7 day delivery, you should be able to get it significantly cheaper
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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thanks,
parcel2go.uk come in at around £115 each way though for a 3-5 day delivery and they dont seem to offer any cheaper ones
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Could be a bit of a gamble and very cheeky but maybe see if somebody on the flight would put your skis in with theirs? throw them a few quid. Probelem is you're stuck unless somebody can take the skis back with them if you've a lift to the airport.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Hmmm - i wouldn't do that with my skis and, if someone I didn't know asked in th eAirport I would politely decline and you are a bit stuffed if not one obliges.
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@medlington, fly BA.
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try DB SCHENKER.
proper courier and good value. We normally use DHL but their special solutions division quoted me £1295 for my latest parcel (I asked why and they said, oh we just book through someone else).
Lufthansa recommended DB Schenkere. Same Parcel £119.
Not skis and sent air cargo to Asia
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| @medlington, fly BA. |
+1
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Interparcel? About £18 for UK delivery. Might be worth having a look
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Where are you flying to?
If Innsbruck, you could bus into town then pick up some skis there? Train to st anton and post bus to lech...
A lot of faff to save £50 or so though 
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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You can UPS a 15kg 190 x 30 x 20cm ski bag from the UK to Lech via Interparcel for £40.85
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That was the cost of my diesel return !!!... 
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You know it makes sense.
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@medlington, which airline is this?
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