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.
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
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".
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.
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.
Prunty wrote: » P. S. Why does snacks need parenthesis? It's a little bag of crisps.
Prunty wrote: » DPD clearly don't care. Sweet jesus
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.
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.
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?
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
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
youcancallmeal wrote: » 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
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.
Loadedscream wrote: » I just got a shipment notification and tracking number, hopefully it finds its way through parcel wizard to me now.
