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Old 06-12-2008, 08:44 PM
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Hey guys

Has anybody got an idea of how much it costs to send a single fish by courier?

I know they go by box size and not quantity of fish so one fish will probably cost as much as 10.

Any idea how much one box is? within UK abotu 50 miles distance.

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Old 06-12-2008, 08:49 PM
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id reckon appx £10 pedro
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Old 06-12-2008, 08:57 PM
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someone quoted me 20 quid for one fish

sounds like a do-over
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sounds a bit steep to me mate, what ya want delivering a great white shark?
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ive been emailing a guy on ebay who sells fish, he charges £9.99 for a 10 kilo box
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discus supplyers charge from 15-18 per box. so not far off i would say.

who did you contact? i remember Amtrak use to send livestock i know alot dont.
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the fish is 2-3" and there's only one of.

the seller has quoted 20 pounds postage

sounds well top heavy to me
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no way u can collect it then?
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na bloody manchester and i dont drive
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well then if you realy want the fish pay the £20 and stay in for one weekend that way the money you saved on beer will have payed for the fish shipment.

im sure you could get it slightly cheeper if you do ya research......end of the day its how bad do you want the fish mate!
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