Parcel Motel Thread (post all related questions here)

Snake Plisken · 22-03-2013 11:14AM

Anyone got an idea how long Royal Mail take to deliver to Parcel Motel Belfast if you select the supersaver option on Amazon.co.uk? It shipped on Wednesday but doesn't give a tracking number?

moonboy52 · 22-03-2013 12:15PM

Snake Plisken wrote: »

Anyone got an idea how long Royal Mail take to deliver to Parcel Motel Belfast if you select the supersaver option on Amazon.co.uk? It shipped on Wednesday but doesn't give a tracking number?

24-48 Hours i would imagine, so it should be with you by Monday (not sure if PM do a Saturday delivery)

postmanpat78 · 22-03-2013 04:34PM

qwas75 forward2me,they offer a uk address,maybe you could get the items shipped to the address they give then get it forwarded to your pm address and they give a uk phone number.

Jumboman · 22-03-2013 07:12PM

Does Parcel motel add on import tax if you buy something from outside the EU ?

snubbleste · 22-03-2013 07:15PM

Jumboman wrote: »

Does Parcel motel add on import tax if you buy something from outside the EU ?

No.

Esel · 23-03-2013 01:32AM

Jumboman wrote: »

Does Parcel motel add on import tax if you buy something from outside the EU ?

snubbleste wrote: »

No.

Also, they will not accept delivery if there is any duty/tax due, afaik.

Champ · 23-03-2013 09:37AM

The Saturday deliveries are superb.
Had something arrive at the UK PM address on Friday and it arrived this morning at my selected PM in Ireland (just got back from collecting it).

Aside from that it's wonderful to have access to UK sellers who won't ship to Ireland (usually significantly cheaper and much better stocked).

qwas75 · 23-03-2013 09:55AM

postmanpat78 wrote: »

qwas75 forward2me,they offer a uk address,maybe you could get the items shipped to the address they give then get it forwarded to your pm address and they give a uk phone number.

Parcel Motel have address in Northern Ireland. But there is a huge amount of items, which cannot be delivered even to NI address. It has to be UK mainland!

Snake Plisken · 23-03-2013 02:58PM

Just a heads up anyone buying something using Amazon Supersaver option for PM Northern Ireland, pay the extra £2.00 for next day delivery, whereas when you use the supersaver option to deliver to Ireland you get a tracking number and package usually arrives within 3 days normally, with item I've got shipped to the north, no tracking number and no idea when it will arrive, Amazon website says approx
26th. Again this is in relation to Amazon.co.uk Supersaving option to the NI address, and only if your looking to get something fast to PM's address up north.

Fred Swanson · 23-03-2013 04:54PM

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Snake Plisken · 23-03-2013 06:40PM

Fred Swanson wrote: »

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Not really if you don't have anyone to receive the package at home, or don't want to wait in all day, also you save on the VAT at the moment, and if you need to get an item quickly £2 is worth it!

ei9go · 23-03-2013 06:51PM

Bought an item from an Amazon marketplace seller.

Shipped on the 10th to the Pm NI address. When it did'nt arrive, I emailed PM on the 21st March. Turned out that the seller had edited my Pm number from my address, why?

Anyway, PM found my parcel and delivered next day. Top marks.

Terrific service but be aware that someone my edit your id out of your address.

FreudianSlippers · 24-03-2013 04:23PM

Having lots of trouble trying to register. All info goes in, no issues, got the text with verification code, typed it in and hit register. The page then refreshes and goes back to the registration page with all info still entered. I thought maybe it was an error but the account was set up but no luck. Thought it might be because I was on my ipad so tried on the pc and same thing.

Unlucky as I'm trying to make an order for a UK only item before time runs out!

Parcel Motel: Orla · 24-03-2013 07:57PM

FreudianSlippers wrote: »

Having lots of trouble trying to register. All info goes in, no issues, got the text with verification code, typed it in and hit register. The page then refreshes and goes back to the registration page with all info still entered. I thought maybe it was an error but the account was set up but no luck. Thought it might be because I was on my ipad so tried on the pc and same thing.

Unlucky as I'm trying to make an order for a UK only item before time runs out!

Sorry to hear you're having trouble registering. If you can PM me your phone number or email address we'll get it fixed for your first thing in the morning.

FreudianSlippers · 24-03-2013 08:28PM

Parcel Motel: Orla wrote: »

Sorry to hear you're having trouble registering. If you can PM me your phone number or email address we'll get it fixed for your first thing in the morning.

Thanks, just sent you a PM there. 8pm on a Sunday and working away... Good service!

WhiskeyGoblin · 24-03-2013 09:14PM

In regards to Amazon, where do I fill in the PMID?

dahamsta · 24-03-2013 09:16PM

Look a the FAQ on their website, or here.

WhiskeyGoblin · 24-03-2013 09:21PM

dahamsta wrote: »

Look a the FAQ on their website, or here.

This is what comes up, do i just put the PM ID along with my name in the first section or what?

Your Name
Your PM ID
Parcel Motel
1A McKinney Rd
Newtownabbey
BT36 4PE

I apologies for the questions, just dont want to mess the set up. On Amazon, is this how it should look?

The Ayatolla · 25-03-2013 10:17AM

Had a package delivered to PM this morning in Belfast (9.30am).

Should I expect it to be delivered to my local PM locker in Cork tomorrow?

flyguy · 25-03-2013 11:15AM

The Ayatolla wrote: »

Had a package delivered to PM this morning in Belfast (9.30am).

Should I expect it to be delivered to my local PM locker in Cork tomorrow?

No idea how long it takes to get to Cork, but my parcels get to my collection point -in Dublin- the same day as delivered in NI. Usually @around 23:00 in the evening. Since I have my text setup (PM settings) to not text me between certain times in only receive the text the next day. Keep an eye on your email as well the email notification will be instant.

Parcel Motel: Orla · 25-03-2013 11:23AM

The Ayatolla wrote: »

Had a package delivered to PM this morning in Belfast (9.30am).

Should I expect it to be delivered to my local PM locker in Cork tomorrow?

Will be in your local PM in Cork by 7am tomorrow morning

flyguy · 25-03-2013 11:31AM

marko93 wrote: »

This is what comes up, do i just put the PM ID along with my name in the first section or what?

Your Name
Your PM ID
Parcel Motel
1A McKinney Rd
Newtownabbey
BT36 4PE

I apologies for the questions, just dont want to mess the set up. On Amazon, is this how it should look?

I doesn't really matter how you put the details in, as long as you put your name, your PMID and parcel motel on it (and the correct address) it should work fine. If there is not enough space you can combine your name and PMID (or PMID and parcelmotel) on one line. It's more important that it's all there and correct than exactly what format you put it in.

The Ayatolla · 25-03-2013 01:05PM

Parcel Motel: Orla wrote: »

Will be in your local PM in Cork by 7am tomorrow morning

hi Orla, just sent you a PM. Thanks!

devotional1993 · 25-03-2013 04:28PM

Hi Orla_is there a delay from Belfast-Im expecting a parcel posted 20th 1st class post. Usually well in by now

Fred Swanson · 25-03-2013 04:50PM

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devotional1993 · 25-03-2013 05:52PM

Fred Swanson wrote: »

Has you not seen the weather lately for Northern Ireland?

You should be more considerate.

Sweet jesus! Calm down dude. I asked a simple question. I wasnt inconsiderate. This is a thead on parcel motel hence my question. Now relax. If there are delays up north then im sure Orla can let people know here.

dahamsta · 25-03-2013 06:21PM

Would you not think they were joking?

flyguy · 25-03-2013 08:35PM

devotional1993 wrote: »

Hi Orla_is there a delay from Belfast-Im expecting a parcel posted 20th 1st class post. Usually well in by now

On PM Facebook page they mention Royal Mail will not deliver to their depot until the 25th (today) due adverse weather. Message was posted on the 22nd so I guess your package will likely be affected by the Royal Mail delay, but I guess you should have it soon now. Have you checked your account?

devotional1993 · 25-03-2013 09:17PM

Cheers-no not in. I guess a few days will sort it out.

Dermotsull13 · 26-03-2013 09:46AM

Hi Orla,

Im looking to get a clothes airer delivered from the UK. It is light enough but the package dimensions will be larger than the allowed size. I think I read before that you can deliver to a number of Nightline Depots around Ireland for no extra cost and that one is based in Kerry but I cant find that post now. Is that correct? Also where is the depot located in Kerry and what are the collection hours from there? What way do I inform Parcelmotel that I require the package to be sent to a deport rather than a motel.

Thanks.

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