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An Post - Can they deliver straight to the Depot?

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  • 15-11-2017 2:52pm
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    actuallylike
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    Hey all,

    Sorry if this is in the wrong forum, please move if so. I order a lot of stuff online, lots of large parcels too, stuff that wouldn't fit in the letterbox. The postman knocks next door if there's nobody in mine (there usually isn't, I'm at work) and the elderly lady next door takes it. But I don't want to bother her with this. The depot is only around the corner so I was wondering is it possible for an post to deliver straight to the Depot if it doesn't fit in the letterbox?

    I looked at the large box you can install but I don't have anywhere suitable to install it.


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    whiterebel
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    actuallylike wrote: »
    Hey all,

    Sorry if this is in the wrong forum, please move if so. I order a lot of stuff online, lots of large parcels too, stuff that wouldn't fit in the letterbox. The postman knocks next door if there's nobody in mine (there usually isn't, I'm at work) and the elderly lady next door takes it. But I don't want to bother her with this. The depot is only around the corner so I was wondering is it possible for an post to deliver straight to the Depot if it doesn't fit in the letterbox?

    I looked at the large box you can install but I don't have anywhere suitable to install it.

    All you can do is ask your local office. I asked mine and they said no, even though it was to help them out when I was on holidays for 2 weeks.


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    amtc
    Registered Users Posts: 2,490 ✭✭✭amtc


    No. There is a legal obligation to deliver as addressed. You could apply for Mailminder or redirection but this applies to all mail plus in the back of my.mind (I used to write this stuff) parcels aren't included.


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    actuallylike
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    Madness. Is there a reason why someone out there hasn't set up a business that takes parcels as delivery and is open to the public till something like midnight?


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    pl4ichjgy17zwd
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    actuallylike wrote:
    Madness. Is there a reason why someone out there hasn't set up a business that takes parcels as delivery and is open to the public till something like midnight?

    Parcel motel?


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    coylemj
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    My postman never delivers it next door, it goes back to the local An Post depot and I collect it.

    For €3.95 per delivery you can use Parcel Motel, this has the advantage that you can collect 24 x 7, within 48 hours of getting a notification (e-mail and/or SMS) that your parcel has been store in your nominated collection point.

    www.parcelmotel.com


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    ED E
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    amtc wrote: »
    No. There is a legal obligation to deliver as addressed. You could apply for Mailminder or redirection but this applies to all mail plus in the back of my.mind (I used to write this stuff) parcels aren't included.

    Does that apply to CP too?



    AP probably want to you to pay for their Mail Minder service to get this.


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    Del2005
    Registered Users Posts: 18,994 ✭✭✭✭Del2005


    You can use AddressPal to get it delivered to your nearest post office


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    ED E
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    Del2005 wrote: »
    You can use AddressPal to get it delivered to your nearest post office

    Which doesnt suit 90% of the working populace.


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    ytpe2r5bxkn0c1
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    ED E wrote: »
    Which doesnt suit 90% of the working populace.

    But is exactly what the OP is asking for, surely.


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    CeilingFly
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    amtc wrote: »
    No. There is a legal obligation to deliver as addressed. You could apply for Mailminder or redirection but this applies to all mail plus in the back of my.mind (I used to write this stuff) parcels aren't included.

    Incorrect now.

    Since earlier this year that does not apply to packets or parcels only letter post.

    Irish online stores using an post should be able to automatically notify recipients by text or email through the Anpost system of tracking number and a link for redelivery if you wish.

    They also have plans for an Irish address pal address system that will allow you nominate a post office or other collection point but I think this is still a few months away.

    Also, they now do Saturday and evening deliveries and all dsu's are open til 7pm Monday to Friday


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    ED E
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    Layne Bumpy Surfing wrote: »
    But is exactly what the OP is asking for, surely.

    Nope. Slight difference.

    Delivery Unit = Packages only. No queue of DSFW clients/pensioners. Opens nicer hours (7-7 instead of 9-5 for me).

    Address Pal only goes to POs. If you leave the office at 5.30 you've already missed the PO but can easily make the DU.


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    marklazarcovic
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    tell you neighbor not to take this item,it will be left in the office for collection by you?


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    maxsmum
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    I use AddressPal for this; PO open Sat am


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    ohnonotgmail
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    tell the delivery office that your neighbours are not authorised to accept deliveries on your behalf. they will leave a slip in the door if you are not in.


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    Del2005
    Registered Users Posts: 18,994 ✭✭✭✭Del2005


    ED E wrote: »
    Which doesnt suit 90% of the working populace.

    The OP doesn't want delivery to their home so this could be a viable alternative. Parcel Motel is another. But because they asked about An Post I gave the An Post option.

    I do agree that it's not suitable for most people but it's an option that could be for some, so don't dismiss it because it doesn't suit you or me.


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    #17
    actuallylike
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    I use Parcel Motel but didn't think it was suitable for larger packages. Looking at their site now, this doesn't seem to be the case.

    Looking at Address Pal, as mentioned above, looks like it only delivers to a Post Office which is a shame as the depot is a stone's throw away from me.

    I'll start using Parcel Motel again, didn't know they had bigger boxes on their collection points. Thanks for all the help guys.


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