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Parcel Motel Thread (post all related questions here)

swampy353 · 2012-07-11 20:53:24

Parcel Motel FAQ thread by flyguy. If you go to parcelmotel.com and pre register for the service that launches tomorrow you get 3 free drops at the parcel motel. Also it allows you to get items delivered to an address in the north for any sites that will only do uk delivery or have ridiculous postage charges outside the uk

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#2672 27-02-2013 2:55pm
Kace

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JoePie wrote: »

Picking up my first drop today. Amazon shipped it out in three seperate parts though. Annoying. Charged three times by PM. Not their fault in the slightest as they're receiving three different shipments, but yeah. MOANGROANETCETCETC.

Same here. You live and learn. Just something else to think about when ordering multiple items from any provider. Sellers normally give the option to ship as each item is ready, or wait until all are fulfilled before shipping. I think Amazon offers this option.

Haven't had any issues with the screen at all, although the angle of the glass does make you look twice when entering the digits.

The one thing I don't like is that I have to re-enter my mobile for collection of multiple items. Maybe I missed it but I didn't notice the option to 'collect another parcel' using the same phone number that was just keyed.

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#2673 27-02-2013 4:08pm
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Hi All, Another safe delivery. Thank PM.

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#2674 27-02-2013 4:08pm
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About the Amazon combining items, yes they do if the items are from Amazon themselves or an Amazon trusted retailer. I've just ordered 3 items from 3 retailers in Amazon and I wasn't offered the combine items into one delivery option that normally I get when going through the checkout process, and of course the 3 items were dispatched separately!

Minor gripe though, had a feeling that this would happen as a) none of the retailers were Amazon affiliated and b) no option given to combine items in one delivery during checkout!

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#2675 27-02-2013 4:15pm
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Yeah, I was expecting two deliveries. I ordered form an independant retailer (shipped on it's own), Amazon and Amazon Warehouse, which did end up getting shipped together, bar my Batman trilogy blu-rays came on their own. Annoying. I'll just have to be craftier in future.

Still, first successful pick-up. Didn't mind the touchscreen too much. Got giddy when the slots popped open and I had to look and around to see which ones opened with my stuff in. Got some awfully strange looks from people though. I don't think I've ever seen anyone using the Parcel Motel near me, so I guess they were wondering what I was up to.

The only criticism I have is that I couldn't open more than slot at a time. Like, if I could just enter my mobile number the once, enter a code, then click an 'add another' button to stick in another code. Just would've made the whole thing that bit quicker.

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#2676 27-02-2013 5:46pm
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Is there anyway to get postage delivered to parcel motel from ebay.uk- argos outlet does anyone knows?
Thanks

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#2677 27-02-2013 5:54pm
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devil-80 wrote: »

Is there anyway to get postage delivered to parcel motel from ebay.uk- argos outlet does anyone knows?
Thanks

I ordered a TV from there yesterday and they accepted the belfast address. It's yet to be dispatched though. I think there's other general problems with ordering from them though so I'll only be happy when I know it's in the post

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#2678 27-02-2013 6:07pm
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I have only Newtownabbey parcel motel address i wonder will that work fine-they also required signature for postage delivered by courier so i think the parcel motel is not good for me.

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#2679 27-02-2013 7:04pm
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devil-80 wrote: »

I have only Newtownabbey parcel motel address i wonder will that work fine-they also required signature for postage delivered by courier so i think the parcel motel is not good for me.

Sure someone has to accept it at the depot, they will sign

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#2680 27-02-2013 7:08pm
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Can anyone confirm whether PM will sign for a Royal Mail signed for package?

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#2681 27-02-2013 7:12pm
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wtlltw wrote: »

Can anyone confirm whether PM will sign for a Royal Mail signed for package?

Of course they will.

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#2682 27-02-2013 7:13pm
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Davy wrote: »

Of course they will.

cool thanks

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#2683 27-02-2013 11:22pm
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ok so anyone get already delivered stuff from argos outlet?have to be sure before Ill but the stuff from ebay.co.uk

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#2684 28-02-2013 1:49am
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devil-80 wrote: »

Is there anyway to get postage delivered to parcel motel from ebay.uk- argos outlet does anyone knows?
Thanks

Yes. Rtfm in fairness!

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#2685 28-02-2013 2:03am
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How does this work re ni drops? If ordering from amazon UK etc. Do you need to drive up to the north to collect the package?

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#2686 28-02-2013 2:04am
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Where's that pic of Picard when you need it?

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#2687 28-02-2013 2:04am
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gufc21 wrote: »

How does this work re ni drops? If ordering from amazon UK etc. Do you need to drive up to the north to collect the package?

Ah heyore. Rtfm is right!

Go to www.parcelmotel.com and see how it works...

Not your ornery onager

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#2688 28-02-2013 11:20am
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All the info you need regarding this kinda stuff is here:
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Parcel+Motel

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#2689 28-02-2013 12:44pm
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gufc21 wrote: »

How does this work re ni drops? If ordering from amazon UK etc. Do you need to drive up to the north to collect the package?

Yeah

No, not really!!

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#2690 28-02-2013 1:57pm
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griffdaddy wrote: »

I ordered a TV from there yesterday and they accepted the belfast address. It's yet to be dispatched though. I think there's other general problems with ordering from them though so I'll only be happy when I know it's in the post

What size tv did you order griffdaddy?

I'm looking at a 22inch Toshiba
Size of TV H37.5, W55.2, D6.6cm.
Weight of TV 4.9kg (unpackaged).

Just don't want to be stung for additional costs

Thanks

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#2691 02-03-2013 12:21pm
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any update on a wexford motel opening ?

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#2692 02-03-2013 9:43pm
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Any mayo motels opening soon.

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#2693 03-03-2013 3:10pm
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Does anyone know if i get something sent to Parcelmotel from china will i have to pay import duty?

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#2694 03-03-2013 3:26pm
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MJ434 wrote: »

Does anyone know if i get something sent to Parcelmotel from china will i have to pay import duty?

AFAIK normally on items shipped from outside EU you have to pay duty, I think you're exempt if the item(s) are under a certain value, but not sure on this. Also some shops have an option to pay duty for your country directly to them/shipping company.
I've ordered often from dx.com -to my home address- and never had to pay duty (maybe I was just lucky). Personally I wouldn't risk it 'cause PM refuse your package if duty is due on it. Surely shipping from China direct to your home address couldn't be more expensive than to PM in UK?
PM is great but wouldn't use them in this case...

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#2695 03-03-2013 6:39pm
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Decided to write a PM FAQ topic, have a look: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056894059
Hopefully this stops seeing the same questions asked over and over here...

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#2696 03-03-2013 6:44pm
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^ Are you looking for a job?

Great idea, and a very well-written post.

Not your ornery onager

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#2697 03-03-2013 6:45pm
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Esel wrote: »

^ Are you looking for a job?

Great idea, and a very well-written post.

Nope, I was bored and a little annoyed seeing the same questions all the time...

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#2698 03-03-2013 7:06pm
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BeanFlicker wrote: »

What size tv did you order griffdaddy?

I'm looking at a 22inch Toshiba
Size of TV H37.5, W55.2, D6.6cm.
Weight of TV 4.9kg (unpackaged).

Just don't want to be stung for additional costs

Thanks

Went for a 43 inch. It's under the allowed weight but will obviously be oversized so I'll be picking it up in Finglas. Hopefully there's no return issues or it could get messy..

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#2699 03-03-2013 11:01pm
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flyguy wrote: »

Nope, I was bored and a little annoyed seeing the same questions all the time...

Chances are you will continue to see the same questions,but good work on the topic all the same

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#2700 04-03-2013 4:31pm
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Anyone tried to buy online from next shop? When Im trying its says that not valid post code (parcel motel newtownabbey).
Thanks

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#2701 04-03-2013 4:43pm
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Did you try both post codes, BT36 4PE or BT36 4PX?

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