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Is there anything I can't ship?

Shipping service

Updated over a year ago

We’ll ship just about anything. We’re the UK’s shipping and storage experts so we also know what we can’t ship. Here’s a list of stuff that you mustn’t include in your shipment.

  1. Plastic bags, plastic boxes, bin bags, canvas bags and laundry bags unless these are packed inside cardboard boxes;

  2. Suitcases not packed in our suitcase boxes;

  3. Musical instruments in soft cases;

  4. Knives and sharp objects not suitably sleeved and wrapped;

  5. Mirrors or large glass items;

  6. Food and perishable goods including sauces (e.g. soy sauce and ketchup);

  7. Antiques (breakable and fragile);

  8. Birds, fish, animals or any other living creature;

  9. Explosives, weapons or ammunition;

  10. Any item which emits fumes, smell or odour;

  11. Any illegal substances or goods illegally obtained;

  12. Combustible or flammable materials, liquids or compressed gases, including but not limited to: paint, diesel, petrol, oil, gas, alcohol, artificial fertiliser or cleaning solvents;

  13. Chemicals, radioactive materials, biological agents;

  14. Toxic waste, asbestos or other materials of a dangerous nature;

  15. Any other toxic, flammable or hazardous substance or preparations, classified as such under applicable law.

We do ship electrical stuff, but please note that we don’t provide compensation coverage for them in the event of damage or loss.

We won’t be able to collect any suitcases, holdalls, luggage, and sports bags that aren’t inside a box.

Click here to see our full Terms of Service outlining in greater detail what we can’t accept.

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