Re: Slightly OT: Espresso machine delivery (UK)

Hi Danny,
Of course, I'm over here in the US and have no advice for you on UK
couriers, but the way the machine is crated and prepared is probably more
critical than the shipper.
Make sure they drain the boilers. That adds extra weight/inertia/damage if
it is handled roughly. Make sure it is securely bolted to the crate.
300 miles? For peace of mind, I'd make a road trip. Call it a vacation.
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"Danny" <danny@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> I've been offered a 2 group lever machine, but it's over 300 miles from me
> (Middlesborough). It'll cost me a couple of days and about £200 in petrol
> to get it myself. Anyone know of a UK courier who might be reasonable...


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