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Dhenalau

Got a "We attempted to deliver your item" from An Post yesterday.
Was working from home waiting for them and just to be sure, I checked my security cameras. Nobody came to the door...

This is a package from Amazon and it was supposed to be delivered yesterday, I assume An Post has a contract with them and it's easy to enter a fake delivery attempt to keep the stats up...

Inquired online, chat wit a nice customer service person trying to get more info, he could not get an answer to his call to the local post office and send an email asking for more details.

Took the time to go to the local Post Office where I was feed BS by the guy saying they only leave a notice after the third attempt to deliver and a
"Come back on Wednesday, if you do not get a notice"

Let's see if try to deliver today.

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jmreire

Darc19 wrote: »

Isn't this a ndls issue and nothing to do with an post?

A surge in UK license exchanges (including me at the very last minute ) has meant delays

Yes, I'd agree with that, its more than likely its the NDLS process rather than the post, but heavy postal traffic at this time of the year played a part too.

Darc19

jmreire wrote: »

No, and a friend (also far from 70 ) applied for a new Licence 2 weeks before me, and had the very same delivery timescale. But it was a full all categories licence if that would make any difference. Why would it matter what age the applicant was?. or type???

Isn't this a ndls issue and nothing to do with an post?

A surge in UK license exchanges (including me at the very last minute

) has meant delays

jmreire

theguzman wrote: »

An over 70's driving licence application?

No, and a friend (also far from 70 ) applied for a new Licence 2 weeks before me, and had the very same delivery timescale. But it was a full all categories licence if that would make any difference. Why would it matter what age the applicant was?. or type???

newbie18892

Does anyone know if my parcel from the U.K. arrives after tomorrow do I have to pay customs on it? Crap luck if so as I ordered it so long ago.

schmoo2k

wozniattack wrote: »

Seems both AddressPal, and AnPost call centres are closed.

Got an email from AddressPal payment couldn't be taken for a package. Website showed two packages, one paid for, one moved to Specials Area.

Called the bank, no issues, no blocks.

I can't get through to AddressPal, or AnPost call centers, it rings, and then cuts you off.
Their webchat is also gone on their site.

Anyone else able to get through to AnPost support?

I used the online chat for AnPost last time I needed to - only a 3 minute wait.

theguzman

jmreire wrote: »

Sent all of the driving licence renewal documents to the NDLS on 6th November, heard nothing back, so emailed them on 20th Dec to find out what was happening. 23rd Dec, got a phone msg apologising for the delay, and saying that it was ready and I would receive it in the next 3-5 working days. Grand.
Then this morning, I got an Email, giving a case ID nr to be quoted in all correspondence regarding the licence issue. They also want my personal details to prove that I am who I say I am....
So, I'll give it until next week and see how it goes. Very strange, it seems like there are two different departments, who do not coordinate with each other .

UPDATE: Licence arrived this morning 30.12.2020.
So the moral of the story is:- If your Licence is due for replacement, budget minimum 8 weeks as the time it will take.

An over 70's driving licence application?

AutoTuning

Didn’t realise there even was postal renewals. How do you do that?

jmreire

hollypink wrote: »

Is anyone else waiting for an item to be delivered by An Post that was posted in Ireland? I ordered something that the seller said was posted on the 6th Dec but there's been no sign of it. It was only being sent from Cork to Wicklow. I think the seller is reputable so either they made a mistake or I think it must be lost in the post

You can see from my other post above..
I posted my old licence to the NDLS for renewal on 6th Nov, and and I received the new one on 30.Dec. Internal Post.
( if that's any consolation to you.........

)

hollypink

Is anyone else waiting for an item to be delivered by An Post that was posted in Ireland? I ordered something that the seller said was posted on the 6th Dec but there's been no sign of it. It was only being sent from Cork to Wicklow. I think the seller is reputable so either they made a mistake or I think it must be lost in the post

wozniattack

Seems both AddressPal, and AnPost call centres are closed.

Got an email from AddressPal payment couldn't be taken for a package. Website showed two packages, one paid for, one moved to Specials Area.

Called the bank, no issues, no blocks.

I can't get through to AddressPal, or AnPost call centers, it rings, and then cuts you off.
Their webchat is also gone on their site.

Anyone else able to get through to AnPost support?

jmreire

Sent all of the driving licence renewal documents to the NDLS on 6th November, heard nothing back, so emailed them on 20th Dec to find out what was happening. 23rd Dec, got a phone msg apologising for the delay, and saying that it was ready and I would receive it in the next 3-5 working days. Grand.
Then this morning, I got an Email, giving a case ID nr to be quoted in all correspondence regarding the licence issue. They also want my personal details to prove that I am who I say I am....
So, I'll give it until next week and see how it goes. Very strange, it seems like there are two different departments, who do not coordinate with each other .

UPDATE: Licence arrived this morning 30.12.2020.
So the moral of the story is:- If your Licence is due for replacement, budget minimum 8 weeks as the time it will take.

joujoujou

Rows Grower wrote: »

[...] no service until Wednesday.

Same said my postman when asked last week.

12gauge dave

Rows Grower wrote: »

Don’t think so, I went to post something yesterday and was told no service until Wednesday.

Great news. They deserve the time off I guess been a very busy year for an post it's just a nightmare waiting for something to arrive.

Rows Grower

12gauge dave wrote: »

Will there be delivery of post today Tuesday 29th?

Don’t think so, I went to post something yesterday and was told no service until Wednesday.

Skill Magill

12gauge dave wrote: »

Will there be delivery of post today Tuesday 29th?

Its a normal day, can't see why it wouldn't be delivered

12gauge dave

Will there be delivery of post today Tuesday 29th?

greenfields46!

d51984 wrote: »

Royal mail have an early morning cargo flight from east midlands to Dublin daily. Smal turbo prop aircraft, comes in about 5/6 am. Amazon have some stuff on it too.

but does this carry parcels sent from Heathrow i wonder, do u know? or will all parcels just be left waiting until flights back to normal, i don’t understand if stuff comes on passenger flights or by boat!

un5byh7sqpd2x0

greenfields46! wrote: »

so wld u think a parcel sent from uk on 22nd dec from Heathrow will arrive to Ireland sometime in the next couple of weeks? its showing as dispatched from heathrow but obviously with the delays amd flights cancelled ive no clue if ill ever receive it! im assuming An Post are bk 2 work tmw so maybe the online chat can help, just wld love to know do they send by air or sea?!!! in limbo here

Tomorrow is a bank holiday, so probably not.

greenfields46!

d51984 wrote: »

They use Aer Lingus and British Airways at Heathrow too. Aer Lingus have been sending over their bigger aircraft to help clear backlog.

so wld u think a parcel sent from uk on 22nd dec from Heathrow will arrive to Ireland sometime in the next couple of weeks? its showing as dispatched from heathrow but obviously with the delays amd flights cancelled ive no clue if ill ever receive it! im assuming An Post are bk 2 work tmw so maybe the online chat can help, just wld love to know do they send by air or sea?!!! in limbo here

jmreire

Sent my driving licence to the NDLS Nov 5th, and on the Dec 23rd, got a msg saying that it had been dispatched, and would arrive in the next 3-5 working days. Seems that this is the new normal, so if you intend travelling next summer, and your License is near expiry, make sure that you allow minimum 2 mths for a replacement one to arrive .

jmreire

Sent my driving licence to NDLS on 6th Nov, got a msg 23.12.2020 " Your Licence has been dispatched, and you should receive it in the next 3-5 working days." Apparently this is the time it now takes to renew via AnPost. Just in case later on in the year and assuming that travel is allowed abroad, and you need a valid in date licence, order in plenty of time..

Spon Farmer

Will packages sent by An Post be moving faster this week?

Spon Farmer

There are a few things on Amazon I am considering buying but estimated delivery with Prime is the 5th January. Most are 11th and after.

But they all get delivered tomorrow to a U.K. address.

I don’t know if that means Amazon are prioritising the U.K. or there is simply that much of a backlog.

Does An Post still have the delays?

If I have stuff sent to AddressPal would I get it this week?

um7y1h83ge06nx

I had some luck. Had a battery arrive on the 23rd from Lithuania. It was an AliExpress special so ordered it ages ago.

On Christmas Eve an Echo Dot arrived from Amazon that I ordered back on November 20th! Had given up on it so got a refund on it at least 2 weeks ago. Can best a freebie!

newbie18892

Darc19 wrote: »

But your parcel was dispatched from London.

Have a Google of the massive problems that royal mail are having. Literally parcel mountains in places, cages left outside on the street, and on top of all that, covid delays.

And then there's the service level paid for. "Standard international" takes 5-7 days in good times.

In reality, it probably won't arrive until 2nd week of January.

Oh yeah. I know it's not all on An Post. I'd say it's pretty crazy everywhere. Just a shame.

Darc19

newbie18892 wrote: »

Well that's that then. The package I was expecting hasn't arrived. I can't help but be a bit annoyed by that, even though I know the gift recipients won't mind waiting a few days it's pretty crap. Especially as it was dispatched a week and a half ago.

But your parcel was dispatched from London.

Have a Google of the massive problems that royal mail are having. Literally parcel mountains in places, cages left outside on the street, and on top of all that, covid delays.

And then there's the service level paid for. "Standard international" takes 5-7 days in good times.

In reality, it probably won't arrive until 2nd week of January.

newbie18892

Well that's that then. The package I was expecting hasn't arrived. I can't help but be a bit annoyed by that, even though I know the gift recipients won't mind waiting a few days it's pretty crap. Especially as it was dispatched a week and a half ago.

Coillte_Bhoy

Flying Fox wrote: »

Mine turned up this afternoon. The seller put the wrong eircode on it which might explain the delay.

If the address was correct the eircode would be irrelevant

Coillte_Bhoy

Darc19 wrote: »

Now that is complete balderdash.

Date arrival into Ireland is what matters and customs are not going to create delays for a few bob.

How do people believe such sh1te??

And how on earth would a delivery person know what goes on in a large parcel depot.

Just think of how stupid the suggestion is.

He might be a union rep or know someone in management etc, im not saying he's correct but just because hes an ordinary postman doesnt mean he doenst have accurate information

[Deleted User]

Mine turned up this afternoon. The seller put the wrong eircode on it which might explain the delay.