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tahir

Joined: 28 Oct 2004
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Location: Essex

Posted: Mon Aug 20, 07 4:15 pm Post subject:
Unfortunately he can't do halal

VSS

Joined: 14 Jan 2007
Posts: 2845
Location: Llyn Peninsula, North Wales

Posted: Tue Aug 21, 07 4:06 pm Post subject:

we had a similar difficulty finding a courier for a batch of 25 lambs packed for the freezer, going to East Anglia.

In the end we paid a friend who does catalogue deoliveries for a living, to take the whole lot down for us. They all went to a single drop off point for distribution which made things easier. He charged about �220 (�8.80 / lamb).

Couldnt have done it without the drop off point though.

www.viableselfsufficiency.co.uk

sally_in_wales
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Posted: Tue Aug 21, 07 7:22 pm Post subject:

NeathChris wrote:

Not sure who they use. I have tried everyone i can find, but will keep looking, quite shocked mot said sorry no meat even though it is contained?

Have you spoken to Graig Farm, just looked at their site and they manage to keep delivery prices pretty low, so they must have a decent courier lined up.

I recall them being very helpful when I wanted something not on their list, they might share their contacts if you asked nicely. There must be a solution out there

Rob R

Joined: 28 Oct 2004
Posts: 31902
Location: York

Posted: Tue Aug 21, 07 8:48 pm Post subject:

sally_in_wales wrote:

You have to ask very nicely though, I did some research on direct marketing when at college & got very poor responses from producers- they seemed to guard such information like it is a trade secret. Can't remember if Graig Farm was one on my list though, I'll have to dig my notes out.

Most couriers get much cheaper when you can guarantee regular high volume.

Maxwell Smart

Joined: 29 May 2005
Posts: 607
Location: London Town

Posted: Wed Aug 22, 07 10:35 pm Post subject:

Join the federation of small businesses and then go for interlink.

I can deliver something with them anywhere in UK next day for less than first class recorded with royal mail. I think its about �6 roughly and weight limit of 30kg.

If you want by noon or even 9am it costs a tiny bit more - maybe �1-2

Of course not sure if they will carry food... but then need they know?

Rob R wrote:

they seemed to guard such information like it is a trade secret.

You could always order from them and then ask the courier!

Rob R

Joined: 28 Oct 2004
Posts: 31902
Location: York

Posted: Wed Aug 22, 07 10:50 pm Post subject:
You could...

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