RFD Charges

[Morse]

So my Steyr Prox was shooting erratically today on the chrono. Decided it needed a service by Steyr and speaking to them there may be a regulator issue. I need to send it back to Steyr through an RFD. They want £70. I know there is packaging, postage and Insurance but that is steep.
They initially wanted to send it back and charge a markup for the repair as well but I said that I would deal with Steyr and just wanted them to send it. They eventually agreed.

 

[jukibom]

£70?!

you're in Blackburn and they're in York - for £70 I'd rather ring them and take it there myself. And have a day in York.

 

[Jelleyman]

wow that sounds expensive, are there any other RFD's local to use?

Where are Steyr bassed?

 

[Jelleyman]

£70?!

you're in Blackburn and they're in York - for £70 I'd rather ring them and take it there myself. And have a day in York.

that answers my next point lol

 

[jukibom]

Where are Steyr bassed?

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From the website looks like rifles can be dropped off for service by appointment

 

[That hurts]

£70?!

you're in Blackburn and they're in York - for £70 I'd rather ring them and take it there myself. And have a day in York.

Beat me too it ... take a drive and enjoy a day in God's county, away from the dark satanic mills of Lancashire

 

[jukibom]

Beat me too it ... take a drive and enjoy a day in God's county, away from the dark satanic mills of Lancashire

thems fighting words!

 

[Morse]

£70?!

you're in Blackburn and they're in York - for £70 I'd rather ring them and take it there myself. And have a day in York.

Unfortunately I am a carer for my wife so a day away is not really possible.

 

[Wolfie]

I would take it myself and know it got there safely and with today's fuel prices it should only cost around £800 for the round trip

 

[That hurts]

thems fighting words!

True though

 

[jukibom]

True though

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I guess I'll take mordor over the south

 

[jukibom]

Unfortunately I am a carer for my wife so a day away is not really possible.

ah that's a shame, post by RFD my be the only option then have you tried any other RFDs?

 

[Trumpetier]

Is the gun under warranty ?

If so, it shouldn't cost you anything.

 

[Gym.Hodgson]

Do they still practice ‘Ecky Thump’ over there?

…even stole our music @2min!

 

[workshyfop1972]

goodness me. how dare an RFD attempt to run a business and cover their costs and time.

 

[Morse]

ah that's a shame, post by RFD my be the only option then have you tried any other RFDs?

No but I might do tomorrow. If they only want £50 it’s not worth the hassle as I deal with this RFD. I had to persuade them to just charge postage.

 

[Bighit]

Part of the cost may be insurance .An RFD can enhance the insurance whereas the public cant unless sending it via special deliver but most airguns can got SD unless stripped to meet the size limits.

I would be asking for enhanced insurance for a £2k plus value rifle .

I was quoted £40 for upto £2500 but im not sure if that was the RFDs total cost so it may have been more than the £40 quoted.

 

[Morse]

goodness me. how dare an RFD attempt to run a business and cover their costs and time.

To be fair they will handle, check and wrap it and insure with postage so that may be justified.

 

[Morse]

Is the gun under warranty ?

If so, it shouldn't cost you anything.

No it’s about 5yrs old. Last time it went for a service Steyr arranged pickup from home and delivery but due to rule changes they can send it but not pick it up.

 

[Mostly Harmless]

Do they still practice ‘Ecky Thump’ over there?

…even stole our music @2min!

Yep, we do. Taught to me personally by Black Pudding Bertha, the Queen of Northern Soul