Iphone 6 via Parcel motel

cramp

So it getting near that time if the year again with the new iphone 6 just about to be announced
As usual we here in ireland will most likely be left waiting the usual 3 to 4 weeks For release dates for ireland....
Last year I ordered one from apple uk and got it delivered to a uk address, I might not have that option this year so iam considering using parcel motel!

Did anyone have any probs last year using this service for a new expensive item like this???
I see that there an option on parcel motel to increase liability to 1000e for 10e


Cramp

Bigcheeze

For iphone 5, it was released in Ireland exactly one week after the US so it's possible it won't be worth it.

cramp

Hopefully that would be the case this year....

FourFourRED

Bigcheeze wrote: »

For iphone 5, it was released in Ireland exactly one week after the US so it's possible it won't be worth it.

Yes released one week later with a 3-4 week delivery wait. So getting in there early on UK would have meant no 3-4 week delay.

Also, the 5s was released a month later in Ireland than the UK last year. So...

Bigcheeze

Aodhagan wrote: »

Yes released one week later with a 3-4 week delivery wait. So getting in there early on UK would have meant no 3-4 week delay.

Also, the 5s was released a month later in Ireland than the UK last year. So...

ok didn't realise that, mine was from my network operator so was delivered on the launch day.

nailforhammer

cramp wrote: »

So it getting near that time if the year again with the new iphone 6 just about to be announced
As usual we here in ireland will most likely be left waiting the usual 3 to 4 weeks For release dates for ireland....
Last year I ordered one from apple uk and got it delivered to a uk address, I might not have that option this year so iam considering using parcel motel!

Did anyone have any probs last year using this service for a new expensive item like this???
I see that there an option on parcel motel to increase liability to 1000e for 10e


Cramp

Hi I emailed Parcel Motel a few weeks ago about the same situation except with a Macbook. They informed me that Apple, as they use couriers, will not allow their products to be sent to Parcel Motel

cramp

Interesting....
I know from last year a good few guys here used PM.....
Things must have changed since the !!

godtabh

I've had stuff delivered to PM thats need a signature. Usually not an issue

Eogclouder

godtabh wrote: »

I've had stuff delivered to PM thats need a signature. Usually not an issue

Yes, PM sign for you in this case.

Jofspring

Used PM for 5s last year with no problems. Will use it for the 6 this year and get the insurance for piece of mind.

ukoda

i can't see it being a problem either, Apple use the standard couriers (i think mostly DHL) and DHL have had no problems delivering to Parcel Motel for me before for other items

nailforhammer

Well that's just what Parcel Motel told me. Maybe they're just being safe or something. If anyone here tries it out let us all know as Apple UK is usually way cheaper than over here.

dmcg90

nailforhammer wrote: »

Well that's just what Parcel Motel told me. Maybe they're just being safe or something. If anyone here tries it out let us all know as Apple UK is usually way cheaper than over here.

€11 cheaper judging from Google's currency converter + longer delivery + cost of parcel motel.

Not really worth it I think.

godtabh

Only worth it if there is Ireland isnt in the first wave of launches

Jofspring

dmcg90 wrote: »

€11 cheaper judging from Google's currency converter + longer delivery + cost of parcel motel.

Not really worth it I think.

Worth it for anyone that wants it ASAP but can't afford the time or extra cost to drive all the way up to Belfast. I think I had the 5s last year around 4 or 5 weeks before it was delivered to anyone that ordered from apple.ie.

For example order it on the 19th September, prob get a delivery time of around the 20th of October. It usually comes a few days earlier than it says. Prob not available to order from apple.ie till around the the second or third week in October, then another three to four week wait on top of that meaning mid to late November when you get it.

bazzz

Sorry all dumb question.........But I've not used PMotel yet and I've had an account since they started.So if the iPhone is going to UK first,I'm going to use PMotel.Could someone tell me where you put the PM ID in on Apple's delivery address form or how the whole Antrim address should be laid out.Thanks

murpho999

bazzz wrote: »

Sorry all dumb question.........But I've not used PMotel yet and I've had an account since they started.So if the iPhone is going to UK first,I'm going to use PMotel.Could someone tell me where you put the PM ID in on Apple's delivery address form or how the whole Antrim address should be laid out.Thanks

Just include the PM number in the first line of the address and the rest is straight forward.

PM is simple and a very good service from what I have experienced.

Also, look at the help on their website for more details.

godtabh

bazzz wrote: »

Sorry all dumb question.........But I've not used PMotel yet and I've had an account since they started.So if the iPhone is going to UK first,I'm going to use PMotel.Could someone tell me where you put the PM ID in on Apple's delivery address form or how the whole Antrim address should be laid out.Thanks

Just put your name as

Mr bazzz PM 1234

Thats what I do

bazzz

Thanks Guys;)....Just wanted to be sure.

So it should look like this

ukoda

so if i do my sums right, its about 30 euro cheaper on the apple UK site? add in the PM cost and its still cheaper?

539 pounds on UK apple store = 671 euro
V's
699 euro on Irish apple store

nailforhammer

bazzz wrote: »

Thanks Guys;)....Just wanted to be sure.

So it should look like this

I would say use address line 1 for your PM number

cramp

So this year we are getting iPhones a week after uk release date!
26th sept
we can order on apple.ie

64gb 6L is 699gbp apple uk
Or 899euro on apple.ie

Sterling rate ATM works out at 870euro

Might wait this year
What u guys thinking !!

Kaizersoze81

So can you pre order this Friday 12th? Can you order it for collection in the Belfast store , or is it only for deliveries ?

Gumbo

Kaizersoze81 wrote: »

So can you pre order this Friday 12th? Can you order it for collection in the Belfast store , or is it only for deliveries ?

Pre order for uk delivery. So to a friend in uk or parcel motel.

Kaizersoze81

kceire wrote: »

Pre order for uk delivery. So to a friend in uk or parcel motel.

Wonder will shipping time be 2-3 weeks as it was last year with the irish launch. Hopefully they'll have enough available. I can see the 6+ being the most popular of the two.

Gumbo

cramp wrote: »

So this year we are getting iPhones a week after uk release date!
26th sept
we can order on apple.ie

64gb 6L is 699gbp apple uk
Or 899euro on apple.ie

Sterling rate ATM works out at 870euro

Might wait this year
What u guys thinking !!

Yeah I put the uk saving at €25 for the 64gb version based on being up there last week, spending 19.95 in the apple store on my visa and being charged just under €25. So I am multiplying 799 by 1.25 giv or take.

Maybe more beneficial buying from the .ie store this time round.

Gumbo

Kaizersoze81 wrote: »

Wonder will shipping time be 2-3 weeks as it was last year with the irish launch. Hopefully they'll have enough available. I can see the 6+ being the most popular of the two.

If I'm buying, I'll go for the 6.
I'd say IRL shipping times will be 7 days for the first few orders but very quickly dropping to 3 weeks or so like previous launches.

That's why I usually buy up north. You get the phone in your hand there and then.

jarvis

I know it's not parcel motel related but I was looking at 6+ 128gb. €1000. Or €760 in canada where my niece lives.
She is coming home at the end of October so could take it home but don't know if I can wait.
If I get her to post it would I be hit for much duty or would it be less if she posted it from Canada to Belfast PM???

whiterebel

jarvis wrote: »

I know it's not parcel motel related but I was looking at 6+ 128gb. €1000. Or €760 in canada where my niece lives.
She is coming home at the end of October so could take it home but don't know if I can wait.
If I get her to post it would I be hit for much duty or would it be less if she posted it from Canada to Belfast PM???

Irish VAT 23% on cost plus duty plus shipping, or UK VAT on cost plus duty plus shipping. If you go to revenue.ie there is a link to tell you the amount of Duty payable (if any).

Gumbo

jarvis wrote: »

I know it's not parcel motel related but I was looking at 6+ 128gb. €1000. Or €760 in canada where my niece lives.
She is coming home at the end of October so could take it home but don't know if I can wait.
If I get her to post it would I be hit for much duty or would it be less if she posted it from Canada to Belfast PM???

For a €240 saving is wait till end of October where she can carry it safely. I wouldn't risk posting from outside of EU as most times you will be caught for VAT and customs.

cramp

jarvis wrote: »

I know it's not parcel motel related but I was looking at 6+ 128gb. €1000. Or €760 in canada where my niece lives.
She is coming home at the end of October so could take it home but don't know if I can wait.
If I get her to post it would I be hit for much duty or would it be less if she posted it from Canada to Belfast PM???

Most of the couriers are collecting revenue on most occasions I find now...
you would have to insure it in case it got lost , so u would have to declare the value... which is probably most likely for a green lite to squeezed for vat.....

Canada to Belfast (uk) same thing on customs/import/vat