Parcel Motel

gimmick

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.

hoodwinked

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


looks handy enough!

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.

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

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

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

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.

sok2005

There's one in Topaz in Ballincollig too.

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!

Padraig Mor

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

Outkast_IRE

Padraig Mor wrote: »

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

yes they are.

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!

hufpc8w3adnk65

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

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.

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!!

Balmed Out

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

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...

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?

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.

rovoagho

Yes. Read the FAQ on their website.

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

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

calnand

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

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.

calnand

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

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!

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.

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.

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?

ABajaninCork

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

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.

SicklySweet

Sorry for bumping! Signed up to PM as soon as i saw this thread a few days ago!

Are the Parcel Motels actually inside the Topaz? Like ask at the cashiers or something? Expecting something and have no clue if the PM is based inside the Topaz or what to do when i get there Also, one of my items needs to be signed, will they sign for it up in Belfast or will there be an issue?

J Bourke

SicklySweet wrote: »

Sorry for bumping! Signed up to PM as soon as i saw this thread a few days ago!

Are the Parcel Motels actually inside the Topaz? Like ask at the cashiers or something? Expecting something and have no clue if the PM is based inside the Topaz or what to do when i get there Also, one of my items needs to be signed, will they sign for it up in Belfast or will there be an issue?

They're seperate units altogether

cantdecide

EDIT: beaten by a worthy adversary!

SicklySweet

Thanks both! Probably wayy too overexcited for my stuff now :pac:

Aglomerado

gimmick wrote: »

Is in Cork now. 4 different locations for now



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

About time. Well handy as well I am told.

Fermoy (Amber garage) opening soon according to their Twitter.

ABajaninCork

I've ordered a parcel to be delivered to Leitrim St. Saved me a tenner in postage and it'll get here in half the time!

I'll let ye know how I got on...

Lucyn

I used it this week for the first time. Saved €23 in postage! It was very handy and easy to use and I'll definitely use it again.

BanzaiBk

I've used the one in Carrigaline 5 times so far. Great service.

hufpc8w3adnk65

Is Parsil motel only in Ireland at the mo or what lads?

Herb Powell

Is this basically a way around shipping charges?

ABajaninCork

Not really, IMO. It saves money with some of the prohibitive charges some sellers charge to post here. But you still have to pay the E3.50 for onward transmission.

blindsider

Herb Powell wrote: »

Is this basically a way around shipping charges?

http://www.parcelmotel.com/about.html

All explained here. I've used them 3 times in the last 2 weeks - it's perfect. Does exactly what it says on the tin.

When your item is logged in Belfast, it takes 24 hrs to get to Cork. You get a text to tell you it's arrived - great service!

ABajaninCork

+1 to that. Ordered on Thursday. Got a text at 7am!! saying the parcel had arrived. Went to pick it up at 8pm.

Saved me £10 and two weeks! Cool as ****!!!

.red.

Herb Powell wrote: »

Is this basically a way around shipping charges?

Id say kind of. The first time i used it the postage to my door was £12.50. To the parcel motel in the north was only £2.99 so i saved about €11-12 as the first 2 goes are free. Even if i had to pay id still have saved about €8 in postage and i pass one of the depots on my way to and from work so its handy.
Plus its a great way of buying online without the wife finding out........

the beer revolu

Herb Powell wrote: »

Is this basically a way around shipping charges?

Also a way of buying from sites that don't deliver to Ireland.

120_Minutes

blindsider wrote: »

http://www.parcelmotel.com/about.html

All explained here. I've used them 3 times in the last 2 weeks - it's perfect. Does exactly what it says on the tin.

When your item is logged in Belfast, it takes 24 hrs to get to Cork. You get a text to tell you it's arrived - great service!

also when it's logged into their depot you can login to your parcel motel account and view a photo of the parcel before they deliver it to your local depot, handy for seeing how big the parcel is.

SicklySweet

Picked up my first parcel today! Went to the Wilton Topaz, entered my number and pin. Nothing! Tried 5 times before i rang them. Guy on the phone said it wasn't at the Wilton Topaz, but at the Dunnes Stores up the road. Went to the one across from the Outpost, no PM. Had to convince my brother that it had to be at the larger Dunnes Stores. Trekked onwards, and finally got to the Topaz across from the Dunnes Stores. (btw, those pedestrian lights are a balls at the roundabout). Decided to go against a bus home and walked an hour back home Brother is knocked out sleeping as i type :pac: Wimp.
Back home, my preferred PM was indeed the Bishopstown one, and not the Wilton one. Changed it straight away to the Wilton one as i'm expecting another package next week. Brilliant service and excellent customer service

sham2

Just adding my two cents, first time using the parcel motel. Ordered a package for the kids from the UK on Tue to be sent via Belfast - for free shipping in the UK. Notified of shipment Tue afternoon from seller. Arrived this morning in the Parcel Motel in Glanmire. Fastest ever delivery from the UK. I'm sold.
Touch screen is a bit fiddly as I had to adjust my touchpoints as the display screen is a few inches behind the touch screen. Once I figured that out you just enter your phone number and unique ID texted to you and the box pops open. Brilliant solution.

ABajaninCork

Went to the PM at Leitrim St. this morning to get a parcel. There was a flyer inside which advertises a company called Flubit.ie . Apparently, they can source items even cheaper and send it to your nominated PM. Haven't tried it yet, but has anyone done so. And if you have, how did you find it?

H8GHOTI

ABajaninCork wrote: »

Went to the PM at Leitrim St. this morning to get a parcel. There was a flyer inside which advertises a company called Flubit.ie . Apparently, they can source items even cheaper and send it to your nominated PM. Haven't tried it yet, but has anyone done so. And if you have, how did you find it?

There's a thread here about it:
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=83607295

Haven't used them myself.