Can anyone recommend a courier other than Martin Palfreyman? And what the price difference might be?
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Moving a pin in the UK
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From around Manchester to around Cambridge.
..... but Martin is based about the middle of those 2
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Martin's great and as a result he's quite busy. Wondering what options there are to get a machine here quicker (other than driving over there myself!)
West-East bitch of a drive. I hate all east anglian A roads!!
Martin is back of hols now so you might have some luck
Martin is back of hols now so you might have some luck
hire a van. morrisons do a good one and if you get a van morrison at least you’re always driving on the bright side of the road.
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The issue isn't the vehicle - it's the time budget!Did it myself recently, Kent to Norfolk Overall cost was about the same, van was £65, fuel £40. Assistant was free as he owed me one (son - owes me about another 100).
Took a bit of planning and a whole day but well satisfied with the result.
use a haulage company, get it on a pallet. wrap it and send it/lift it for sub £100 usually
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Ended up using Ian from Birmingham Transport on the seller's recommendation - very happy with the service and only had to wait a few days 
Would definitely use them again. Charged £100.
Would definitely use them again. Charged £100.
Try HadfieldsAny other reputable pin delivery drivers these days? Got one to go from North Wales to Durham. Martin can't give me a timeframe yet and I'm impatient
Bobbdobalina
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Have you tried Martin walvin. I’ve used him a couple of times for arcade cabs and he’s done a great job. Think he’s midlands/ South Yorkshire based but not 100%
Ghost retro arcade movers. He’s on Facebook as well.
Ghost retro arcade movers. He’s on Facebook as well.
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I can’t get Martin to ever answer the phone to me or reply to texts, my last pin come on ils, was on pallet all insured etc, was fine, admitted it was in a box,
I think hadfields will only collect if you have an account now, there was a guy who collected my gotg when I sold it, I’ll see if I can find his number
Itch
I think hadfields will only collect if you have an account now, there was a guy who collected my gotg when I sold it, I’ll see if I can find his number
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With Martin, patience is the key. I usually text him, wait 2-3 weeks then ring him. 
Itch
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Done all that, gave up in the endWith Martin, patience is the key. I usually text him, wait 2-3 weeks then ring him.
I can also vouch for Allan
That's what I used to do. Martin has one day a week for catching up, relaxing. If you know what day that is you can usually get straight through to him.With Martin, patience is the key. I usually text him, wait 2-3 weeks then ring him.
