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AddressPal & Lockers - An Post's Parcel Service SEE MOD WARNING FIRST POST

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    #2852
    0xzmro3n4y7lb5
    Closed Accounts Posts: 686 ✭✭✭0xzmro3n4y7lb5


    So was wondering would people think it's worth it ordering this from USA.

    https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/kallax-insert-for-bottles-white-80401292/

    My Sister was talking about it and they don't do them here.

    It would cost $5 to get it delivered to the Addresspal in US and then somewhere between €15.99 and €20.99 to get it from Addresspal plus wherever customs calculate.

    I'd probably make 10 of them for the price if I was able.

    But I like to get gifts of things that the person wants and won't get themselves.

    I suppose part of me is curious about the Addresspal US too.


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    #2853
    el Fenomeno
    Registered Users Posts: 3,106 ✭✭✭el Fenomeno


    Similar on Etsy for a fraction of what it would cost you via US AddressPal.

    https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/252908915/ikea-kallax-expedit-regal-use-for-9


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    #2854
    0xzmro3n4y7lb5
    Closed Accounts Posts: 686 ✭✭✭0xzmro3n4y7lb5


    el Fenomeno wrote: »
    Similar on Etsy for a fraction of what it would cost you via US AddressPal.

    https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/252908915/ikea-kallax-expedit-regal-use-for-9

    Thank you very much. I've heard of Etsy but never used it.


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    #2855
    el Fenomeno
    Registered Users Posts: 3,106 ✭✭✭el Fenomeno


    Julissa Freezing Samaritan wrote: »
    Thank you very much. I've heard of Etsy but never used it.

    It's a very reliable site - well, it's like eBay in that it's just full of vendors selling their own stuff so it depends who you're buying from. That seller has nearly 900 reviews, with 30+ for that item alone so seems reliable.


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    #2856
    barryribs
    Registered Users Posts: 706 ✭✭✭barryribs


    I ordered a digital camera last week from Amazon and never even considered the battery an issue. I've no doubt it has been intercepted, and rightly so, it is 100% my fault.

    I'm looking for some advice on what to do, my understanding is that Addresspal return items to the seller, so if I log a return to Amazon, this should suffice? I'm flying blind a little bit as haven't gotten any notification from Addresspal and it's a significant amount I've spent - albeit I understand that I am likely to incur a cost because of my stupidity.


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    #2857
    joe123
    Registered Users Posts: 6,521 ✭✭✭joe123


    Hey, first time using Address Pal. I got word from Honor (the selling website) and their courier DHL that the package was delivered yesterday.

    I have it set to be pick up at local post office. Just wondering roughly what sort of timeframe am I looking at now for it to land in the local post office?

    I read that I wont get any notification from An Post now until its ready for pick up right?


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    #2858
    ACitizenErased
    Registered Users Posts: 11,632 ✭✭✭✭ACitizenErased


    joe123 wrote: »
    Hey, first time using Address Pal. I got word from Honor (the selling website) and their courier DHL that the package was delivered yesterday.

    I have it set to be pick up at local post office. Just wondering roughly what sort of timeframe am I looking at now for it to land in the local post office?

    I read that I wont get any notification from An Post now until its ready for pick up right?

    Usually 3-4 working days for me anyway


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    #2859
    0xzmro3n4y7lb5
    Closed Accounts Posts: 686 ✭✭✭0xzmro3n4y7lb5


    joe123 wrote: »
    Hey, first time using Address Pal. I got word from Honor (the selling website) and their courier DHL that the package was delivered yesterday.

    I have it set to be pick up at local post office. Just wondering roughly what sort of timeframe am I looking at now for it to land in the local post office?

    I read that I wont get any notification from An Post now until its ready for pick up right?

    That's right no notification until it's ready for collection.

    It's a while since I used Addresspal so maybe others have a different experience but I think it's about 7-10 days between drop off and ready for collection.


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    #2860
    Discodog
    Registered Users Posts: 15,822 ✭✭✭✭Discodog


    I usually use the collect from PO service but decided to try home delivery. It says delivery in 3 to 4 working days but my item has been showing as at Heathrow for two days.


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    #2861
    Discodog
    Registered Users Posts: 15,822 ✭✭✭✭Discodog


    Anyone know if AP Home deliveries happen on a Saturday in Galway? I have an item showing in Dublin today.


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    #2862
    Exclamation Marc
    Registered Users Posts: 11,285 ✭✭✭✭Exclamation Marc


    Discodog wrote: »
    Anyone know if AP Home deliveries happen on a Saturday in Galway? I have an item showing in Dublin today.

    If your local post gets delivered on Saturdays yes. If not, no.


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    #2863
    Discodog
    Registered Users Posts: 15,822 ✭✭✭✭Discodog


    Exclamation Marc wrote: »
    If your local post gets delivered on Saturdays yes. If not, no.

    I have just read that parcels can be delivered but not mail.


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    #2864
    1hnr79jr65
    Registered Users Posts: 916 ✭✭✭1hnr79jr65


    I am trying to figure out which of these services is best. Should I be using parcel motel, parcel wizard or address pal ?


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    #2865
    VG31
    Registered Users Posts: 3,390 ✭✭✭VG31


    Sour Lemonz wrote: »
    I am trying to figure out which of these services is best. Should I be using parcel motel, parcel wizard or address pal ?

    Parcel Motel are definitely the fastest in my experience. Most parcels are stored between 2-4 am the next day in my motel if they are delivered early enough to Newtownabbey. The rest are nearly always stored by the following night. Their customer service isn't supposed to be great but I haven't had reason to contact them in years.

    I've only used AddressPal a few times and haven't had any problems. They are significantly slower than PM however, about 5 days on average. I only tend to use them when sellers won't ship to NI.

    I haven't used Parcel Wizard in over a year now because I had some bad experiences. The home delivery at no extra cost is handy though.


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    #2866
    SCOOP 64
    Registered Users Posts: 5,207 ✭✭✭SCOOP 64


    Never had any problems with Pparcel wizard,saying that no problems with Address Pal either but only use when i have too,haven't used parcel motel in a long time because don't deliver to door.


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    #2867
    Davy
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 19,340 CMod ✭✭✭✭Davy


    Sour Lemonz wrote: »
    I am trying to figure out which of these services is best. Should I be using parcel motel, parcel wizard or address pal ?


    They all do more or less the same thing, its just up to you and what suits you better. All will have issues from time to time.

    Example; If you work in an office, and cant get deliveries to work, then parcel motel makes sense as you cant get to a post office, and you're not home to accept PW delivery.

    Example; if your working at home, then PW will deliver it to you for the same price as PM.

    • Do you prefer to collect out of hours? - Parcel motel is best for this, but PW do have shops you can collect from but depends on location.
    • Do you prefer home delivery? - PW is best as it cost is the same as collection, and very flexible on size.
    • Need to deliver to UK mainland? - If so then its AddressPal.


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    #2868
    Discodog
    Registered Users Posts: 15,822 ✭✭✭✭Discodog


    Two items were delivered to AP UK on Tuesday for home delivery. One got to me on Thursday & the other is still showing as "Sorted in Park West Dublin" on the 11th Tuesday - so almost a week ago. I paid €9. Has anyone ever been refunded for late delivery ?


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    #2869
    joe123
    Registered Users Posts: 6,521 ✭✭✭joe123


    joe123 wrote: »
    Hey, first time using Address Pal. I got word from Honor (the selling website) and their courier DHL that the package was delivered yesterday.

    I have it set to be pick up at local post office. Just wondering roughly what sort of timeframe am I looking at now for it to land in the local post office?

    I read that I wont get any notification from An Post now until its ready for pick up right?

    Just to update my own experience, it took two more days and I had notification my package was ready for pick up. So in total it took a turnaround of 4 days. Great service.


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    #2870
    DriveSkill
    Registered Users Posts: 757 ✭✭✭DriveSkill


    My perspective :

    ParcelMotel : Have used them probably close to 100 times, generally found them very good and having option of 24/7 collection is very flexible. Delivery can be a bit slower (3-4 days as opposed to 1-2 after it arrives at their hub) as expected in very busy times coming up to Christmas etc. If you are close to a Nightline depot then oversize parcels can be collected there but there is an extra cost. Also can be used for sending parcels at pretty reasonable rates. Any time I have contacted their customer support I found them very helpful.

    AddressPal : Only used them once but had a dreadful experience as their customer support is shockingly bad. My parcel was never found even though it had tracked delivery to their UK hub. So from my point of view would not use them again.

    ParcelWizard : have an account but never used so no idea really!


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    #2871
    eiei0
    Registered Users Posts: 419 ✭✭eiei0


    Hi All

    First time using AP I got a package delivered to there NJ location, when will I or even will I hear anything before it arrives at my door, I see people talking about tracking ect how did the get tracking numbers ??

    Thanks


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    #2872
    VG31
    Registered Users Posts: 3,390 ✭✭✭VG31


    eiei0 wrote: »
    Hi All

    First time using AP I got a package delivered to there NJ location, when will I or even will I hear anything before it arrives at my door, I see people talking about tracking ect how did the get tracking numbers ??

    Thanks

    You should get an email with a tracking number a few days after it is delivered to NJ.


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    #2873
    whiterebel
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 14,831 Mod ✭✭✭✭whiterebel


    eiei0 wrote: »
    Hi All

    First time using AP I got a package delivered to there NJ location, when will I or even will I hear anything before it arrives at my door, I see people talking about tracking ect how did the get tracking numbers ??

    Thanks

    First Post in the thread explains all: https://addresspal.anpost.ie/how-it-works


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    #2874
    L_S1991
    Registered Users Posts: 42 ✭L_S1991


    Looking to use Address Pal to order some things from Target in the US. When I add things to my basket, it says they'll be delivered on different days (some have 2 day shipping, some have standard shipping etc.), so I am now wondering, will Address Pal charge me for multiple deliveries if they receive them separately/ship them separately? Anyone have any experience of this?


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    #2875
    seekers
    Registered Users Posts: 181 ✭✭seekers


    L_S1991 wrote: »
    Looking to use Address Pal to order some things from Target in the US. When I add things to my basket, it says they'll be delivered on different days (some have 2 day shipping, some have standard shipping etc.), so I am now wondering, will Address Pal charge me for multiple deliveries if they receive them separately/ship them separately? Anyone have any experience of this?

    Probably will they charge per parcel even when delivered together


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    #2876
    Exclamation Marc
    Registered Users Posts: 11,285 ✭✭✭✭Exclamation Marc


    L_S1991 wrote: »
    Looking to use Address Pal to order some things from Target in the US. When I add things to my basket, it says they'll be delivered on different days (some have 2 day shipping, some have standard shipping etc.), so I am now wondering, will Address Pal charge me for multiple deliveries if they receive them separately/ship them separately? Anyone have any experience of this?

    Yep, as said above. They'll be treated as separate packages and you'll be charged per package that arrives. They won't be collated for postage or customs.


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    #2877
    Somedaythefire
    Registered Users Posts: 758 ✭✭✭Somedaythefire


    So I used AddressPal to buy an item last week, it was delivered on Monday but there's been no movement on it despite another separate item arriving on Monday and being delivered yesterday. After thinking about it, it may be a prohibited item. What is the process for that? Is it sent back to the store?


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    #2878
    Exclamation Marc
    Registered Users Posts: 11,285 ✭✭✭✭Exclamation Marc


    Somedaythefire wrote: »
    So I used AddressPal to buy an item last week, it was delivered on Monday but there's been no movement on it despite another separate item arriving on Monday and being delivered yesterday. After thinking about it, it may be a prohibited item. What is the process for that? Is it sent back to the store?

    I had an item delivered last Monday which is still in transit.

    Meanwhile, I had another delivered on Tuesday which is now with me and one on the Thursday which is in customs.

    So could be a delay on whatever carrier was in that route.


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    #2879
    Somedaythefire
    Registered Users Posts: 758 ✭✭✭Somedaythefire


    Exclamation Marc wrote: »
    I had an item delivered last Monday which is still in transit.

    Meanwhile, I had another delivered on Tuesday which is now with me and one on the Thursday which is in customs.

    So could be a delay on whatever carrier was in that route.
    Weird. I got the notification that it was delivered by DPD in the UK but have heard nothing from AddressPal. I guess I'll just stay optimistic.


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    #2880
    Exclamation Marc
    Registered Users Posts: 11,285 ✭✭✭✭Exclamation Marc


    Somedaythefire wrote: »
    Weird. I got the notification that it was delivered by DPD in the UK but have heard nothing from AddressPal. I guess I'll just stay optimistic.

    I should say mine were all US deliveries. But still, Monday was a weird day for tracking for me.


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    #2881
    whiterebel
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 14,831 Mod ✭✭✭✭whiterebel


    Somedaythefire wrote: »
    So I used AddressPal to buy an item last week, it was delivered on Monday but there's been no movement on it despite another separate item arriving on Monday and being delivered yesterday. After thinking about it, it may be a prohibited item. What is the process for that? Is it sent back to the store?

    If its on the prohibited list they'll send it back if they find it.


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