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Parcel Motel

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  • 16-05-2013 2:53pm
    #1
    gimmick
    Closed Accounts Posts: 21,296 ✭✭✭✭


    Is in Cork now. 4 different locations for now

    Cork Leitrim St Topaz
    Topaz, Leitrim St, Blackpool, Blackpool, Cork,

    Cork New Mallow Rd Topaz
    New Mallow Rd, Blackpool, Cork, Cork,

    Wilton Topaz Cork
    Bishopstown Road, Wilton, Cork,

    Mahon Point Shopping Centre
    (access only 6:30am to 10pm), Mahon Point, Cork City, Cork,

    I think there is one in Glanmire and Carrigaline as well.

    About time. Well handy as well I am told.


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    #2
    hoodwinked
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,175 ✭✭✭hoodwinked


    there is one in the Esso garage in Carrigaline next to Cogans...


    looks handy enough! :)


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    bluecherry74
    Registered Users Posts: 838 ✭✭✭bluecherry74


    There's also one in Midleton, in the Topaz by the Lakeview roundabout. I've used it a couple of times. It's really handy for those ebay sellers who offer cheap or free shipping to the UK but charge ridiculous amounts for shipping to Ireland.


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    MrFrisp
    Registered Users Posts: 2,221 ✭✭✭MrFrisp


    What happens if your items are shipped in a box bigger than Parcel Motel allows??

    I usually wouldn't have a clue of what size box they are going to send stuff to Me in when We shop online.

    Just curious.
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    bluecherry74
    Registered Users Posts: 838 ✭✭✭bluecherry74


    From their website:
    What happens if the item I have ordered does not fit into a Parcel Motel locker?

    We will notify you by SMS text and Email to let you know if your parcel does not fit into one of the lockers and ask you to collect at our National Distribution Centre in Finglas or to contact us to make alternative arrangements, which include an option to collect at any of our other Nightline Depots (at no extra charge) and onward delivery. Additional Charges may apply for onward delivery. Please refer to our prices explanation page for more information.

    Their prices page has more detailed info:
    http://www.parcelmotel.com/howmuch.html


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    MrFrisp
    Registered Users Posts: 2,221 ✭✭✭MrFrisp


    bluecherry74 wrote: »
    From their website:



    Their prices page has more detailed info:
    http://www.parcelmotel.com/howmuch.html



    Cool...Thank You.
    .


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    calnand
    Registered Users Posts: 719 ✭✭✭calnand


    I used for buying stuff of Amazon.co.uk, got free postage to their warehouse in Belfast and then delivered to the topaz in wilton. Saved me over a tenner in postage.


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    sok2005
    Registered Users Posts: 1,070 ✭✭✭sok2005


    There's one in Topaz in Ballincollig too.


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    missingtime
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,942 ✭✭✭missingtime


    I've used the one in Letrim st a couple of times now and its well handy. I pretend I'm a spy picking up a secret package!


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    Padraig Mor
    Registered Users Posts: 9,563 ✭✭✭Padraig Mor


    They're around for months at this stage, no?


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    Outkast_IRE
    Registered Users Posts: 7,516 ✭✭✭Outkast_IRE


    Padraig Mor wrote: »
    They're around for months at this stage, no?
    yes they are.


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    pwurple
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,449 ✭✭✭✭pwurple


    Padraig Mor wrote: »
    They're around for months at this stage, no?

    Sheesh, if I'd known that it would have been handy....

    Thanks for the post gimmick!


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    hufpc8w3adnk65
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,158 ✭✭✭✭hufpc8w3adnk65


    Do parcel motel charge much too transfer from Belfast too cork?


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    calnand
    Registered Users Posts: 719 ✭✭✭calnand


    MrMac84 wrote: »
    Do parcel motel charge much too transfer from Belfast too cork?

    Nope, it's 3.50 per use, and you get two free uses when you sign up.


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    #15
    ABajaninCork
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,411 ✭✭✭ABajaninCork


    WOOOOO! I no longer have to use my mate's address in London and time the parcel to arrive when I get there....

    Big up to Gimmick - Legend!! :D


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    Balmed Out
    Registered Users Posts: 4,716 ✭✭✭Balmed Out


    didnt know they were in mahon point, handy, cheers for the heads up


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    mik_da_man
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 9,946 ✭✭✭mik_da_man


    Balmed Out wrote: »
    didnt know they were in mahon point, handy, cheers for the heads up

    Is the Mahon one "live" now?
    It's been there a while but you couldn't choose it a few weeks ago anyway...


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    CHealy
    Registered Users Posts: 1,800 ✭✭✭CHealy


    Could I use this for lets say buying something on ebay uk, where sometimes the seller will only deliver to a uk address, and put in the Belfast one? Would that work?


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    ABajaninCork
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,411 ✭✭✭ABajaninCork


    CHealy wrote: »
    Could I use this for lets say buying something on ebay uk, where sometimes the seller will only deliver to a uk address, and put in the Belfast one? Would that work?

    Yes.


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    rovoagho
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,151 ✭✭✭rovoagho


    Yes. Read the FAQ on their website.


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    #21
    CHealy
    Registered Users Posts: 1,800 ✭✭✭CHealy


    ABajaninCork wrote: »
    Yes.
    rovoagho wrote: »
    Yes. Read the FAQ on their website.

    Cheers lads, I'm way to cool to read FAQ's, I'll just post on a forum instead.:D:D


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    mik_da_man
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 9,946 ✭✭✭mik_da_man


    CHealy wrote: »
    Could I use this for lets say buying something on ebay uk, where sometimes the seller will only deliver to a uk address, and put in the Belfast one? Would that work?

    That's pretty much exactly what's it's for :)


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    calnand
    Registered Users Posts: 719 ✭✭✭calnand


    Yup, that's the only reason. No other use at all. :P


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    #24
    rovoagho
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,151 ✭✭✭rovoagho


    Perhaps you're being facetious, but it's also useful for people who can't get deliveries at home because they're working, or out drinking, or walking the cat.


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    calnand
    Registered Users Posts: 719 ✭✭✭calnand


    I was more thinking of people that don't want certain items delivered to their homes


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    ash777
    Registered Users Posts: 274 ✭✭ash777


    gimmick wrote: »
    Is in Cork now. 4 different locations for now

    Cork Leitrim St Topaz
    Topaz, Leitrim St, Blackpool, Blackpool, Cork,

    Cork New Mallow Rd Topaz
    New Mallow Rd, Blackpool, Cork, Cork,

    Wilton Topaz Cork
    Bishopstown Road, Wilton, Cork,

    Mahon Point Shopping Centre
    (access only 6:30am to 10pm), Mahon Point, Cork City, Cork,

    I think there is one in Glanmire and Carrigaline as well.

    About time. Well handy as well I am told.

    Where are the parcel motels, because I passed the 2 Topazes in Blackpool the other day, and didn't see anything new?

    Thanks!


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    rovoagho
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,151 ✭✭✭rovoagho


    calnand wrote: »
    I was more thinking of people that don't want certain items delivered to their homes

    Sure the pr0n is always wrapped in brown paper.


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    #28
    CHealy
    Registered Users Posts: 1,800 ✭✭✭CHealy


    mik_da_man wrote: »
    That's pretty much exactly what's it's for :)

    Haha, I confess I didnt do much research on this one. Its definetly one of those idea's, where now that I know what they do, I'm wondering why the hell I didnt come up with that.


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    #29
    CHealy
    Registered Users Posts: 1,800 ✭✭✭CHealy


    Quick question,

    Im trying to buy something from ebay.co.uk. I've signed up to Parcel Motel but whenever I do try to place a bid, its not allowing me cause it says the seller doesnt deliver to ireland. Do I have to set up a new account with the Belfast address?


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    #30
    ABajaninCork
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,411 ✭✭✭ABajaninCork


    You should be able to either change the delivery address or put a note to the seller.


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    #31
    edhead
    Registered Users Posts: 147 ✭✭edhead


    CHealy wrote: »
    Quick question,

    Im trying to buy something from ebay.co.uk. I've signed up to Parcel Motel but whenever I do try to place a bid, its not allowing me cause it says the seller doesnt deliver to ireland. Do I have to set up a new account with the Belfast address?

    Use the Newtonards address as Im assuming ebay owner delivers there as its offiicialy a UK address. You only need one Parcel Motel A/C. You decide wether it gets delivered to Finglas or Newtonards.


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