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An Post Parcel Lockers (Like ParcelMotel)

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  • #52
    BowWow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,777 ✭✭✭BowWow


    One of the lockers installed in the foyer of Lidl in Portmarnock. Certainly wont be 24/7 access to it.


  • #53
    Darc19
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,817 ✭✭✭Darc19


    ED E wrote: »
    An Post mail carriers use a paper based inventory system, I hope the parcel division don't but it speaks to how the organisation works. Doesn't lend itself to dynamic routing.

    Edit: looks like my locker request was ignored.

    You seem to have issues others don't have with virtually every single service provider in the country.

    Maybe there's something you are not doing right as no one could possibly have that many problems with such a number of companies.


  • #54
    bk
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 22,984 Mod ✭✭✭✭bk


    BTW You can send Amazon Returns via the lockers. Very handy. I've done it twice now and worked well both times.

    Just print off the An Post return postage from Amazon, stick it on the box as usual, go to the An Post Parcel Locker, click on send package and scan the bar code on the package for one of the doors to pop open for you to put it in.

    All very handy and convenient. Specially in these times, if you want to avoid interacting with people in the post office.

    It doesn't cost anything, of course assuming Amazon give you the free return, that can depend on the reason for the return.


  • #55
    ash2020
    Registered Users Posts: 99 ✭✭ash2020


    are these working out for people? I am interested in using one soon, are the reliable ?

    Can i get a customer in kerry or cork to pop into there local post office branch and put the delivery address attention of (Lidl Tallaght Belgard Locker) , will that work ? or what setup is involved

    this service is out a couple of months now am I right?


  • #56
    AndrewJRenko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,440 ✭✭✭✭AndrewJRenko


    ash2020 wrote: »
    are these working out for people? I am interested in using one soon, are the reliable ?

    Can i get a customer in kerry or cork to pop into there local post office branch and put the delivery address attention of (Lidl Tallaght Belgard Locker) , will that work ? or what setup is involved

    this service is out a couple of months now am I right?

    You might want to check out ParcelMotel's service which is available now.

    https://parcelmotel.com/send/

    You can send to another PM user, and they can collect the package from their local PM, or you can send it to a house address, and they will deliver it to their door.

    https://parcelmotel.com/send/


  • #57
    ash2020
    Registered Users Posts: 99 ✭✭ash2020


    AndrewJRenko wrote: »
    You might want to check out ParcelMotel's service which is available now.

    https://parcelmotel.com/send/

    You can send to another PM user, and they can collect the package from their local PM, or you can send it to a house address, and they will deliver it to their door.

    https://parcelmotel.com/send/

    Hi Andrew, Thanks for the reply, Unfortunately Parcelmotel is not close enough for some of my Donegal and Kerry customers, anpost is more ideal for them , i am close to lidl anpost locker myself which make it ideal for me to receive, I wonder can I schedule my anpost parcels to be delivered to to my local lidl locker as a way of rescheduling a missed delivery,

    does anpost email the recipient of an incoming parcel whens it been delivered within Ireland ? i know when I receive parcels from abroad they keep me informed of a delivery date via email but not sure if this applies to a nationwide delivery

    I work night shifts and some days I will definitely miss the day time delivery, to have a access to a late night locker sounds like a brilliant service


  • #58
    AndrewJRenko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,440 ✭✭✭✭AndrewJRenko


    ash2020 wrote: »
    Hi Andrew, Thanks for the reply, Unfortunately Parcelmotel is not close enough for some of my Donegal and Kerry customers, anpost is more ideal for them ,

    Just to be clear - you can get PM to do the 'last mile' delivery to the door of your recipient as part of their service if you wish.


  • #59
    Masala
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,501 ✭✭✭Masala


    Does anyone know if you can use these lockers for AddressPal??

    The new AP system now wants to deliver to HOME address but gives no option to use a Locker. If I change my home address to local Parcel Locker... will it work and at what stage does the locker code get sent (when postman puts into a locker OR from a head office somewhere??)

    Thanks


  • #60
    Spocker
    Moderators Posts: 6,870 ✭✭✭Spocker


    Masala wrote: »
    Does anyone know if you can use these lockers for AddressPal??

    The new AP system now wants to deliver to HOME address but gives no option to use a Locker. If I change my home address to local Parcel Locker... will it work and at what stage does the locker code get sent (when postman puts into a locker OR from a head office somewhere??)

    Thanks
    Yes, you can : https://addresspal.anpost.ie/how-it-works


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  • #61
    hot buttered scones
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,839 ✭✭✭hot buttered scones


    Spocker wrote: »
    Yes, you can : https://addresspal.anpost.ie/how-it-works

    Sorry, I'm a bit slow in the uptake here today after a bad night's sleep. If I want to get delivery from the UK to a parcel locker instead of my home address, my understanding is as follows:

    1. Give my UK Addresspal Virtual Address.
    2. I will then get a notification when the parcel is received in the UK.
    3. I will be asked for delivery options ( does this happen when it reaches the UK depot or the Irish depot)
    4. I can select a parcel locker at this stage.

    Is this right? Instead of automatically sending it to a local post office, I can just select a parcel locker? If so, then that is excellent. Also does this work for untracked items?


  • #62
    Spocker
    Moderators Posts: 6,870 ✭✭✭Spocker


    hot buttered scones wrote: »
    Sorry, I'm a bit slow in the uptake here today after a bad night's sleep. If I want to get delivery from the UK to a parcel locker instead of my home address, my understanding is as follows:

    1. Give my UK Addresspal Virtual Address.
    2. I will then get a notification when the parcel is received in the UK.
    3. I will be asked for delivery options ( does this happen when it reaches the UK depot or the Irish depot)
    4. I can select a parcel locker at this stage.

    Is this right? Instead of automatically sending it to a local post office, I can just select a parcel locker? If so, then that is excellent. Also does this work for untracked items?

    Yep, thats it. Your package will be assess for customs duties when it lands in the UK, and you'll be notified of any fees due. At that point your package will get a tracking number and a notification with the options you list above, when it lands in Ireland


  • #63
    Big Gerry
    Registered Users Posts: 789 ✭✭✭Big Gerry


    Can you get registered post sent to An Post locker ?



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