Posting skis

[RussT]

What is the easiest way to post my skis (3 pairs - I have a bag that they all fit in) ?
La Poste or Taxi or Ski shop ?

background:
We will be in Belle Plagne until 29th Dec
Then we have to return to UK
Then we will be in Sainte Foy 13th->20th Jan
Finally we will return to Belle Plagne on 20th by taxi

I will not have a car when I arrive in Sainte Foy, so I want to send my skis on 29th Dec.
I do not know if there is a weight or size limit for La Poste, or what sort of packing I need?

[Ratrack]

- La Poste : They will not ship any box over 2 meters and you must pack your skis by yourself. On top of that some post offices refuse to handle because they do not like oversized boxes (more workload... )
- UPS : Just fill the online form and UPS takes care about the rest (What's the cost ? I don't know)
- Taxi : Hum... probably very expensive but why not.
- Ski shop : I didn't know you could ship skis through a ski shop ?

I would be you I'd try La Poste first, because if they accept it will probably be the cheapest solution.
Good luck.

[RussT]

Thanks Cricri - I didn't think of UPS!
I will do as you suggest and try La Poste first.

I have a friend who transferred his skis through Intersport from Austria to B.P., but it depends on the proprietor of the shop - whether he wants to help or not.

[Ratrack]

Thanks Cricri - I didn't think of UPS!
I will do as you suggest and try La Poste first.

I have a friend who transferred his skis through Intersport from Austria to B.P., but it depends on the proprietor of the shop - whether he wants to help or not.

That's the main problem with unusual packages and with your three pairs you increase the difficulty.
Don't worry if the Post Office refuses, some agents suckcs and/or are lazy. Just try an other office in an other place (the next village or town).