Oh I've always found them...
Oh I've always found them pretty reasonable and very reliable + I've definitely found that with shippers you tend to get what you pay for. Having said that I've always shipped at the recipients expense! If you're sending it to someone whose bought it from you I'd really reccomend a known company who'll still be there to pick up the pieces if it goes tits up - which it does sometimes.
Shipping items abroad
I recently came across an article about shipping furniture. They mentioned a company called freightquote.com who could give you a list of shipping agents and comparative pricing.
Have a read and see if it helps you out.
(edited by DA - no advertising please!)
Paulanna - In fairness to...
Paulanna - In fairness to Hedley's, I have only ever asked for one quote from NY to UK on a largeish oil painting, they quoted something around £1000-1500 if I remember correctly. I have checked with my local firm and they don't ship to Italy I'm afraid. However, anywhere in Northern Europe is possible, they deliver within a week or so and the rates are excellent.
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