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Any UK forwarding services with mainland UK address?

  • 29-01-2016 6:13pm
    #1
    Cabaal
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 28,551 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    Trying to get something from the uk but DPD and PM only do Northern Ireland UK address which is no good to me, any providers with a mainland UK address?


Comments

  • #2
    gerard2210
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 547 ✭✭✭gerard2210


    Not yet. An post will be launching one soon.


  • #3
    firestarter51
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,382 ✭✭✭firestarter51


    Cabaal wrote: »
    Trying to get something from the uk but DPD and PM only do Northern Ireland UK address which is no good to me, any providers with a mainland UK address?

    https://addresspal.anpost.ie/


  • #4
    foggy_lad
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,373 ✭✭✭✭foggy_lad


    Be aware that with the an post addresspal service there is a €50 charge if your parcel is above certain dimensions 72cm X 31cm X 25cm and these must be collected at your local an post depot instead of the post office. There is also another set of dimensions which if exceeded your parcel will be refused altogether.

    https://addresspal.anpost.ie/Home/FAQ#19
    19. What are the size and weight limits for standard AddressPal
    Max Dimensions 72cm X 31cm X 25cm.
    Maximum weight, 20kg.
    An Post will contact you if your item exceeds the service dimensions.
    Oversized items will be charged at €50 per item and can be collected at your local Delivery Service Unit. You will be contacted by An Post, by phone in advance to notify you that your item is available for collection at the Delivery Service Unit.
    Oversized items maximum dimensions:
    Length: 1.5 metres.
    Length + Girth: 3 metres.
    To calculate Girth: 2 x (Depth + Width).
    Items that exceed these dimensions will be refused at our UK Hub.


  • #5
    jeamimus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 157 ✭✭jeamimus


    foggy_lad wrote: »
    Be aware that with the an post addresspal service there is a €50 charge if your parcel is above certain dimensions 72cm X 31cm X 25cm

    That doesnt seem very large. Some shippers will add an extra layer of packing which could easily make the package for a relatively small item exceed these dimensions.
    Also the 5 day limit for collection seems tight.

    If they were clever the could give the consignee the option of paying extra and having the parcel delivered to their address since its already in the depot (could be done as a reply to the notification email).


  • #6
    nava
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,739 ✭✭✭nava


    MOD: Going to close the thread, all related post to Anpost Addresspal on here no point having 2 threads open about the same issue.

    If anyone has info on similar service and would like the thread reopen please PM me.


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