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20 beers and 2 glasses delivered from Flavourly

  • 30-10-2018 6:58am
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 232 ✭✭


    Credit to HUKD.co.uk https://www.flavourly.com/l/THL22/

    A mixed case of twenty beers and ales delivered using a UK virtual address for a very reasonable 19 pound. Only applies to new accounts but once you use a new email and name you won't have any issues. The Flavourly drinks in the case are lovely and the tiny rebel ones sound pretty good too. Two nice glasses included as well.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 232 ✭✭Prunty


    OmegaGene wrote: »
    Alcohol is near impossible to get via a virtual address these days, it used to be okay via parcel motel but when they were sold off they got very strict, could work out very expensive with no beers at the end of it.
    It’s a shame because they have some great deals in the uk.

    I've been using DPD Parcel Wizard and have received 4/5 cases in the last few months without any issue.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 232 ✭✭Prunty


    OmegaGene wrote: »
    I don’t doubt that but people need to be aware the drink can be confiscated, plenty of folks on the booze bargain alert thread have fallen fowl of this with expensive spirits

    Yeah, your use of the words 'near impossible' in the original post might be slightly misleading but fair enough.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 947 ✭✭✭Silver-Tiger


    Never had an issue regarding alcohol and Parcel Motel


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 44,200 ✭✭✭✭Basq


    Have given it a go.

    There's 3 scenarios here I'm thinking:
    a) it's confiscated and you've lost out on about 20 quid.
    b) it's rejected and returned to Flavourly and you "potentially" get that money back.
    c) it gets through

    But even if it gets through, my biggest concern would be dimensions of the box with 20 cans, 2 (presumably) well-padded glasses, magazine and "snacks".


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,386 ✭✭✭✭rubadub


    I reckon it is far more likely to be caught if there is a deal like this on.

    Many will say they had no problems, but were they just getting a few bottles/cans at random times?

    If an offer is on I can imagine loads of identical looking boxes arriving in the depots. I remember people getting caught when groupon had a deal for some site, while others reported no trouble in the past with that site.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 232 ✭✭Prunty


    Basq wrote: »
    Have given it a go.

    There's 3 scenarios here I'm thinking:
    a) it's confiscated and you've lost out on about 20 quid.
    b) it's rejected and returned to Flavourly and you "potentially" get that money back.
    c) it gets through

    But even if it gets through, my biggest concern would be dimensions of the box with 20 cans, 2 (presumably) well-padded glasses, magazine and "snacks".

    'But even if it gets through"? I've received all of my boxes of beer from Flavourly with no issues, I'm not sure why there's such scaremongering. If you're worried about box dimensions, use parcel wizard so the box is delivered straight to your door. I've received a 49 inch TV through their service without issue and at no additional cost. The Flavourly box is actually quite compact.

    It's craft beer delivered at less than 1.20 or so a can with two glasses and snacks - that's a bargain.

    P. S. Why does snacks need parenthesis? It's a little bag of crisps.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 232 ✭✭Prunty


    rubadub wrote: »
    I reckon it is far more likely to be caught if there is a deal like this on.

    Many will say they had no problems, but were they just getting a few bottles/cans at random times?

    If an offer is on I can imagine loads of identical looking boxes arriving in the depots. I remember people getting caught when groupon had a deal for some site, while others reported no trouble in the past with that site.

    The Flavourly box is labelled as drink, its clearly drink, I've received 24 boxes of drink labelled as drink - without issue, DPD clearly don't care.

    Sweet jesus


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 44,200 ✭✭✭✭Basq


    Prunty wrote: »
    'But even if it gets through"? I've received all of my boxes of beer from Flavourly with no issues, I'm not sure why there's such scaremongering.
    Hardly scaremongering, just thinking out loud to be honest.
    Prunty wrote: »
    P. S. Why does snacks need parenthesis? It's a little bag of crisps.
    Because I didn't realise what the snacks were...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,386 ✭✭✭✭rubadub


    Prunty wrote: »
    DPD clearly don't care.

    Sweet jesus

    There are plenty of reports in the consumer issues and drink forums.

    Good to see you enjoying the repeal of the blasphemy laws though...
    phobia2011 wrote: »
    Twice this time last year I was stung by customs when buying from amazon, is it still a risk with the above?
    phobia2011 wrote: »
    Once parcel motel, then parcel wizard, gave up on it after that.

    PW are DPD.

    People should just factor the risk into the price.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 232 ✭✭Prunty


    rubadub wrote: »
    There are plenty of reports in the consumer issues and drink forums.

    Good to see you enjoying the repeal of the blasphemy laws though...





    PW are DPD.

    People should just factor the risk into the price.

    Parcel wizard are DPD? Cheers. Pulling quotes out of context from a different forum is hardly serving the purpose of accurately informing people?

    I've ordered from the company featured in the deal on a number of occasions - as have friends - using parcel wizard and none of us have encountered problems. That is a first hand account factoring in all of the conditions in question with this deal.

    When someone with experience posts saying they have ordered from Flavourly using parcel wizard but the item wasn't delivered - then people would be wise to be as cautious as the posters in this thread are kindly informing them they should be.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,067 ✭✭✭youcancallmeal


    I've ordered now using parcel wizard. Worth a shot considering the price. Not the end of the world if it gets caught and might even be able to get a refund. Definitely wouldn't risk with it anything more expensive than this deal


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 463 ✭✭garion


    OK I'll try it, thanks OP.

    Is it just the standard E3.85 charge with Parcel Wizard or is it more because it's heavy?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 44,200 ✭✭✭✭Basq


    garion wrote: »
    OK I'll try it, thanks OP.

    Is it just the standard E3.85 charge with Parcel Wizard or is it more because it's heavy?
    From FAQ:
    Yes, the maximum consignment weight under the Parcel Wizard Virtual Address service is 20kg and the maximum box dimensions are 40cm x 40cm x 60cm. If your parcel is outside these limits, the following charges will apply: €3.85 for first 20kg plus a surcharge of €10 per consignment plus 74c per additional kg over 20kg.

    If your box is outside the size dimensions, please use the following calculation to assess charges (if your box is large but weighs less than 20kg, a surcharge may still be applied so do check!)

    (L x W x D)/6000 = kg

    e.g. So a box of 60cm x 60cm x 60cm is calculated as (60 x 60 x 60)/6000= 36kg Charges will be: €3.85 + (16 x 0.74) + €10 = €25.69
    You should be good up to 20KG.. but box dimensions I'd imagine would be tight enough, however PW haven't been as strict with this in the past.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,267 ✭✭✭kc66


    Just ordered, went back in and it is sold out now. Must have got the last one. :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,610 ✭✭✭Padraig Mor


    Prunty wrote: »
    I've been using DPD Parcel Wizard and have received 4/5 cases in the last few months without any issue.
    Prunty wrote: »
    The Flavourly box is labelled as drink, its clearly drink, I've received 24 boxes of drink labelled as drink - without issue, DPD clearly don't care.

    Sweet jesus
    I've ordered now using parcel wizard. Worth a shot considering the price. Not the end of the world if it gets caught and might even be able to get a refund. Definitely wouldn't risk with it anything more expensive than this deal

    Seriously guys, the more people that are shouting on public boards about smuggling in booze via virtual addresses, the quicker it's going to be shut down! I've seen it plenty of times before: I used to get stuff from several companies in France, Spain and Germany - all have now stopped shipping here after run ins with Customs, helped in part no doubt to people blabbering about them all over here. You have a good thing going - don't draw attention to it!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 44,200 ✭✭✭✭Basq


    To be honest.. judging by reactions on how strict they are on "one order per household" on HUKD, you're as likely to not receive it due to Flavourly seeing a flood of orders going to the same address in Newtownabbey simply prefixed with a different 'PW' identifier.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 76 ✭✭r439z5ifwt8soq


    Just sharing my experience with this.

    I used Parcel Motel, and it got flagged by Parcel Motel and given to customs (the box is clearly labelled as alcohol)

    - Customs asked me what was in the box, so i sent them the contents list
    - Customs guy said that you cant bring drink unaccompanied into the country.
    - Customs guy also said that he would let it slip since he thought it was for personal use (duuhh)
    - Parcel was returned to Parcel Motel, but they said that glass and alcohol are prohibited so I'd have to collect it from their depot

    After all that, the cans still tasted lovely. From reading this thread, I shouldve used Parcel Wizard


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 282 ✭✭Bhangraman


    Expired


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 269 ✭✭Loadedscream


    Basq wrote: »
    To be honest.. judging by reactions on how strict they are on "one order per household" on HUKD, you're as likely to not receive it due to Flavourly seeing a flood of orders going to the same address in Newtownabbey simply prefixed with a different 'PW' identifier.

    I just got a shipment notification and tracking number, hopefully it finds its way through parcel wizard to me now.


  • Registered Users, Subscribers, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,631 ✭✭✭✭antodeco


    I just got a shipment notification and tracking number, hopefully it finds its way through parcel wizard to me now.

    Same here!


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33,880 ✭✭✭✭gmisk


    I ordered one and got sent my folks in Northern Ireland, looks like a bargain!


  • Registered Users, Subscribers, Registered Users 2 Posts: 481 ✭✭TetraSonic55


    Offer gone.

    Mods mark it expired, thanks


  • Registered Users, Subscribers, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,631 ✭✭✭✭antodeco


    Mine is due for delivery to Parcel Motel today. Will let you know what happens!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,677 ✭✭✭Zwillinge


    Mine updated to Delivered... I assume that means its at Parcel Motel now. See what happens!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 44,200 ✭✭✭✭Basq


    ^ Mine looks to have arrived..

    Screen-Shot-2018-11-02-at-11-21-35.png


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33,880 ✭✭✭✭gmisk


    Mine arrived with my folks (up in norn ireland) just now, pretty quick turn around.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,067 ✭✭✭youcancallmeal


    Mine has arrived in parcel wizard, hopefully get it on Monday


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,267 ✭✭✭kc66


    Mine is in the parcel motel locker for collection now. Cheers OP


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,677 ✭✭✭Zwillinge


    Collected my box this morning - Thanks OP - I enjoyed the Pillow Fight drink :)


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,799 ✭✭✭Diceicle


    How much did you guys pay to get it shipped with Parcel Wizard?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 44,200 ✭✭✭✭Basq


    Diceicle wrote: »
    How much did you guys pay to get it shipped with Parcel Wizard?
    Even though my order arrived with PW on Friday, my balance has not depleted yet.. and probably won't until it's shipped from them.

    If it fitted in the largest PM box (presumably what Zwillenge sent to).. we should be good for dimensions.


  • Registered Users, Subscribers, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,631 ✭✭✭✭antodeco


    It's €3.95 with PW. PW is far superior than Parcel Motel I've found. I used PM for years (about 2 - 3 deliveries a week) and the convenience of PW is so much better.

    By the way, I've been wondering why my balance hadn't deducted for this order. Turns out I sent it to Parcel Motel instead!!


  • Registered Users, Subscribers, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,631 ✭✭✭✭antodeco


    Picked up:

    465372.jpg


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 44,200 ✭✭✭✭Basq


    ^ There was a can of White Hag included? Mad Ted! #shoplocal


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 341 ✭✭Mo14


    Mine arrived too; thanks for the heads up! The Pillow Fight is delicious.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,799 ✭✭✭Diceicle


    Placed an order there. Will see what happens.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,067 ✭✭✭youcancallmeal


    Mine arrived via parcel wizard this morning too. I reckon reason why they are getting through fine is because it doesn't blatantly say on the box that it contains alcohol, at least not from what I can see anyway. It just has branding that says something like 'Flavourly: Drink Different'


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 44,200 ✭✭✭✭Basq


    Still not received any sort of notification from ParcelWizard... anyone else waiting?

    Weird thing is I did got a notification from ParcelMotel that I've insufficient funds to cover something that arrived.

    But double-checked and definitely sent it to ParcelWizard.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33,880 ✭✭✭✭gmisk


    Diceicle wrote: »
    Placed an order there. Will see what happens.
    Is this for the 19£ one?
    I though it had expired last week?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 44,200 ✭✭✭✭Basq


    gmisk wrote: »
    Is this for the 19£ one?
    I though it had expired last week?
    Yeah, checked last night. Same bundle is selling for £35 AFAIK.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 463 ✭✭garion


    Got mine today via PW! Might have a cheeky sample tonight! Thanks again OP.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 44,200 ✭✭✭✭Basq


    I was onto PW today.. while they can see it's been collected (via tracking URL I provided), they can't verify if they actually received this without signature! :(

    I'm having my doubts I'm getting this.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33,880 ✭✭✭✭gmisk


    Going by hukd this deal seems to pop up fairly regularly :) thanks OP


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,799 ✭✭✭Diceicle


    gmisk wrote: »
    Is this for the 19£ one?
    I though it had expired last week?

    PM me


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 597 ✭✭✭aisling86


    Arrived here too.... delighted!
    We have a slightly different selection to what's pictured a few posts back .


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33,880 ✭✭✭✭gmisk


    Diceicle wrote: »
    PM me
    Pm sent cheers :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 44,200 ✭✭✭✭Basq


    Was onto ParcelWizard and was asked the awkward question..

    "Can you give me a full description of the item?"

    :eek:

    So gave them a breakdown of what was in it.. what choice did I have?!..

    Said they "referred that to the PW team for you, they will make the relevant inquiries and revert to you as soon as they can."

    I just want my beer..

    Michaelscottfacepalm1.gif


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,067 ✭✭✭youcancallmeal


    Basq wrote: »
    Was onto ParcelWizard and was asked the awkward question..

    "Can you give me a full description of the item?"

    :eek:

    So gave them a breakdown of what was in it.. what choice did I have?!..

    Said they "referred that to the PW team for you, they will make the relevant inquiries and revert to you as soon as they can."

    I just want my beer..

    Should of mentioned it here, I could of sent you a pic of my box and you could send it on to them. Like I said it doesn't say anything about alcohol on the outside


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 44,200 ✭✭✭✭Basq


    Should of mentioned it here, I could of sent you a pic of my box and you could send it on to them. Like I said it doesn't say anything about alcohol on the outside
    Yeah, thought of it but wouldn't really constitute a full description.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,628 ✭✭✭barry181091


    Try Beer52.com

    They are doing a case of beer for 2.95GBP as an intro offer!


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