Parcel Motel Thread (post all related questions here)

mp3ireland2

mp3ireland2 wrote: »

yeah that's what I was wondering 6 X 3.50 €21!??

But if they were oversized and free postage to UK, would probably still work out cheaper.

flyguy

Tails142 wrote: »

Hey - I've been waiting on a package now for a few days with no sign of it, Amazon split an order of mine into 6 deliveries. I have 5 of the 6 now, one of which was an oversized package I went to Finglas to collect.

The missing package is an oversized one too I reckon, the tracking info on Amazon says it was delivered to your NI depot on Wed 26th so I thought I would have got a text about it now... should I contact customer service too see if they can help or could you look into this for me?

You ordered 6 things of amazon of which one was oversized and you still didn't spend £25? Or did you not know Amazon does free delivery to Ireland if you spend over £25? (If your items come from 3rd party sellers this doesn't apply)
Parcel Motel is great btw, but if I can get it free direct to my house...

Tails142

The idea was to get them within 48 hours, it was next day expidited delivery with an amazon prime trial so I though it might have come in 3 to 4 packages, six I thought was a bit overboard, didn't want to wait on the free super saver delivery which is usually fine but sometimes can be a bit slow and I needed this stuff in a hurry (without breaking the bank), also was from a mix of third party sellers.

It has all worked out, got a couple of packages on Tuesday and the rest on wednesday except for this one package which has gone missing somewhere... I live in finglas too so it's no problem going up to get oversized packages from the depot... just hope this last one turns up soon

Parcel Motel: Orla

Tails142 wrote: »

The idea was to get them within 48 hours, it was next day expidited delivery with an amazon prime trial so I though it might have come in 3 to 4 packages, six I thought was a bit overboard, didn't want to wait on the free super saver delivery which is usually fine but sometimes can be a bit slow and I needed this stuff in a hurry (without breaking the bank), also was from a mix of third party sellers.

It has all worked out, got a couple of packages on Tuesday and the rest on wednesday except for this one package which has gone missing somewhere... I live in finglas too so it's no problem going up to get oversized packages from the depot... just hope this last one turns up soon

PM me your PMID and I will check it out for you

Gumbo

Got my extra credit today too, thanks Sharp.

Used it twice so far and another order on tis way, excellent service.

NeVeR

How can I get some extra credit ? I've topped up my account twice already once with 3 stays and then with 6 stays,

Can i get a free stay

I'll be using this service a lot in the coming months for xmas presents

leuler

Anyone know about using this to order from the US?
Will customs have to be paid, so it won't be accepted. If so, can this be paid in advance?
Thanks in advance, L.

postmanpat78

as stated in the parcel motel faq,the customs would be liable to be paid,plus pm doesnt accept parcels if there is customs to be paid,you could try it and see what happens,but from reading the replys here,no one has tried posting studd from the us,you not try myshopper,or other us shopping sites,that taxes and postage is including,might be expensive though.

HMS

Are Amazon.co.uk starting to block use of the Co. Antrim address? I've used Parcel Motel for Amazon items several times with success, but when I tried to order some vitamins last week they wouldnt ship to ParcelMotel. I've also just tried some aftershave which is "Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery ... Dispatched from and sold by Amazon.co.uk" and again get the message "This item cannot be shipped to the address you selected."

If Amazon.co.uk are beginning to treat ParcelMotel as an overseas address (VAT reasons?), then sadly I won't be using Parcel Motel very much in future.

Basq

HMS wrote: »

Are Amazon.co.uk starting to block use of the Co. Antrim address? I've used Parcel Motel for Amazon items several times with success, but when I tried to order some vitamins last week they wouldnt ship to ParcelMotel. I've also just tried some aftershave which is "Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery ... Dispatched from and sold by Amazon.co.uk" and again get the message "This item cannot be shipped to the address you selected."

Anything in the area of Health & Beauty is a minefield on Amazon for overseas despatch - and as for Perfume / Aftershave:

I’m sorry but we can’t send "Cerruti Pour Homme Eau de Toilette Spray 50 ml" to Ireland.

Perfume are considered as hazmat items and we do not deliver them outside UK.

This is because this item contains flammable, pressurised, corrosive, environmentally hazardous or otherwise harmful substances classified as dangerous goods under the European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR).

Although the amount of these substances in products is usually small, they need to be transported in a certain way to make sure that they’re handled with care and are therefore assigned to a specialist carrier.

Not ParcelMotel's fault here..

Relikk

HMS wrote: »

Are Amazon.co.uk starting to block use of the Co. Antrim address? I've used Parcel Motel for Amazon items several times with success, but when I tried to order some vitamins last week they wouldnt ship to ParcelMotel. I've also just tried some aftershave which is "Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery ... Dispatched from and sold by Amazon.co.uk" and again get the message "This item cannot be shipped to the address you selected."

If Amazon.co.uk are beginning to treat ParcelMotel as an overseas address (VAT reasons?), then sadly I won't be using Parcel Motel very much in future.

I was thinking the other day about something like this happening in the near future. Wouldn't be surprised if sellers and businesses eventually start to publicly state that they will refuse to ship to PM adressess due to circumvention of their shipping policies (and lack of small profit from their overinflated shipping quotes).

Hopefully this won't happen but sadly, I think it will.

Yeah that occurred to me too mate. PM is too good to be true. Can't last unfortunately.

biebiebie

Thought about that too. But kind of like shooting themselves in the foot if they block sales.

msg11

HMS wrote: »

Are Amazon.co.uk starting to block use of the Co. Antrim address? I've used Parcel Motel for Amazon items several times with success, but when I tried to order some vitamins last week they wouldnt ship to ParcelMotel. I've also just tried some aftershave which is "Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery ... Dispatched from and sold by Amazon.co.uk" and again get the message "This item cannot be shipped to the address you selected."

If Amazon.co.uk are beginning to treat ParcelMotel as an overseas address (VAT reasons?), then sadly I won't be using Parcel Motel very much in future.

Just used PM today at 12.00.. Here are my results..

Your order was sent to:
*****************
Parcel Motel
1A McKinney Road
Newtownabbey, Co Antrim BT36 4PX
United Kingdom

Your item(s) is (are) being sent by Royal Mail. This order does not have an associated tracking number.

Delivery Information


MAGIC TREE BLACK ICE AIR FRESHENER PACK OF 5
Sold by Miss Daisys- 24hr Dispatch
Condition: new
£3.19

MAGIC TREE "NEW CAR" AIR FRESHENER PACK OF 5
Sold by Miss Daisys- 24hr Dispatch
Condition: new
£4.49
Item Subtotal: £7.68
Delivery & Handling: £0.00
Total before VAT: £7.68
Total: £7.68
EUR 9,98*
Paid by Visa: £7.68
EUR 9,98*

Jesus, Imagine the uproar if Amazon started treating N.I as part of the R.O.I. If Amazon start doing this they would want to get there act together cause someone will just start up another company.

Hogzy

msg11 wrote: »

Just used PM today at 12.00.. Here are my results..



Jesus, Imagine the uproar if Amazon started treating N.I as part of the R.O.I. If Amazon start doing this they would want to get there act together cause someone will just start up another company.

Shame you bought those on Amazon, They are way cheaper on ebay. I got a pack of 5 mixed variety (i could choose the variety) for €4.50 and delivery was free. Despatched and sold by an irish seller.

Qwerty Dub

Orla,

Just in case you missed it, could you have a look at my issue i sent you via PM?

Cheers,
QD

msg11

Hogzy wrote: »

Shame you bought those on Amazon, They are way cheaper on ebay. I got a pack of 5 mixed variety (i could choose the variety) for €4.50 and delivery was free. Despatched and sold by an irish seller.

98c, not too much of a loss. Just wanted to try out the PM. I'll check that on e-bay, only really like New Car scent and Black Ice.

BTW them air fresheners should be a bargain alert there 2 Euro a pop in Tesco.

I do understand dispatch would be quicker from Ireland!

gismoet

Used this and received my first package on Monday - Fab service , congrats to Nightline I am really impressed. as someone who orders quite a bit online .I no longer have to worry about 'UK DELIVERY ONLY' statements or rip-off postage rates to Rep of Ireland.

Great service and I have no hesitation in recommending to everyone I know.

Parcel Motel: Orla

Hi All. As some of you may know, our building in Antrim is on a corner and so 2 postcodes relate to our address. BT36 4PX and BT36 4PE. We've just heard from Royal Mail that they havededicated BT36 4PE to Nightline Parcel Motel due to increasing volumes. We willbe migrating all of our publicity material to this new postcode over time asold stock runs out. 4PX will still work but customers experiencing anyaddressing difficulties should try the 4PE postcode. Also we've been told that we do not need to include Mallusk in our address so that leaves more room for your PMID! So the address is:

Your name
Your PMID
Parcel Motel
1A McKinney Road
Newtownabbey
Co Antrim
BT36 4PE

If you're still stuck for room, put your name and your PMID on the same line. It's vital that both pieces of information are on your parcel to avoid unnecessary delays.

daytob

Just ordered another item through amazon prime, to parcel motel here. no bothers regarding the order going through so happy days.
supposed to arrive on thursday

massy086

great service collected my parcel at 3am this morning cheers orla:)

pissed

Hogzy wrote: »

Shame you bought those on Amazon, They are way cheaper on ebay. I got a pack of 5 mixed variety (i could choose the variety) for €4.50 and delivery was free. Despatched and sold by an irish seller.

Any chance you can pm me the link please

Edit. Its fine just got 24 of them for €20 delivered.

keizer

Excellent service, collected my items today. Only ordered on Saturday night from Amazon.

K.

chasm

I see amazon are doing their own version of this in the uk called amazon locker. Id assume it's more for the convenience than anything.

BigGeorge

brilliant service...first order was delivered without a hitch

bungaro79

anyone else having problems with the website?? am down in cork so not sure if theres a depot here yet. am heading to dublin next weekend though so is there some place open up there next saturday to collect something??
thanks

Chriscl1

Hi. I've had maybe 6 deliveries problem free including one yesterday. I had been waiting a while for a delivery that I thought might have got lost but got a text this morning with a "reminder" message, it turned out to be what I had been waiting for but I'm wondering how would I get a "reminder" when I hadn't had an actual notification?? Or will all notifications now start with "reminder"??

MrVestek

Chriscl1 wrote: »

Hi. I've had maybe 6 deliveries problem free including one yesterday. I had been waiting a while for a delivery that I thought might have got lost but got a text this morning with a "reminder" message, it turned out to be what I had been waiting for but I'm wondering how would I get a "reminder" when I hadn't had an actual notification?? Or will all notifications now start with "reminder"??

I'm off to collect all of your packages.

juan.kerr

Achilles wrote: »

I'm off to collect all of your packages.

Beat you to it. That's Christmas presents sorted.

daytob

bungaro79 wrote: »

anyone else having problems with the website?? am down in cork so not sure if theres a depot here yet. am heading to dublin next weekend though so is there some place open up there next saturday to collect something??
thanks

they are open 24 hours a day except the finglas head office.