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

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    #3002
    Rewired
    Registered Users Posts: 79 ✭✭Rewired


    jony_dols wrote: »
    Is it a 100% customs hit-rate on stuff coming in via AddressPal from the States? I’ve got a bit of used electronics that cost around €110, arriving into the US depot from a private eBay seller.

    I’ve factored customs into the price, but is it cert that it will be flagged?
    FWIW, I got hit for €18 on a $30 item recently. I understand the delivery charges are factored in, but damn.




    Also, not sure how to read this update in terms of fees for redirection to post offices for collection:
    January 2021 Update
    Deliveries:
    From January 1st 2021 deliveries from the UK are changing due to customs.
    When shopping online use your Home Delivery AddressPal virtual address (see below for address examples).
    From this date, your Post Office/Collection Point AddressPal virtual address can no longer be used when importing items.
    However, once the parcel has been processed we will let you know by email or text and you will then have the option to redirect your parcel to any of the following:
    • A Post Office/Collection Point
    • A Parcel Locker
    • A neighbour
    • A safe place
    • Or select an alternative date for delivery

    This will apply for UK and USA AddressPal items.
    Payment details:
    From January 1st 2021 payment for all AddressPal items must be taken from a Credit/Debit card that is saved on your AddressPal account. Without a valid card your parcel cannot be delivered. You will only be charged once we process your AddressPal deliveries.
    Note: All UK items will be subject to Revenue customs rules from January 1st 2021.
    If there are customs fees related to your item, you will be contacted with more information.


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    #3003
    recipio
    Registered Users Posts: 2,804 ✭✭✭recipio


    I read elsewhere that items less than 150 euro will be exempt from customs charges. Vat at 23% will be applied but goods ( less than 150 e ) will be exempt from UK vat.
    Can anyone confirm this ?


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    #3004
    spookwoman
    Registered Users Posts: 9,922 ✭✭✭spookwoman


    recipio wrote: »
    I read elsewhere that items less than 150 euro will be exempt from customs charges. Vat at 23% will be applied but goods ( less than 150 e ) will be exempt from UK vat.
    Can anyone confirm this ?

    https://www.revenue.ie/en/importing-vehicles-duty-free-allowances/buying-of-goods-online-for-personal-use/buying-goods-from-outside-the-eu.aspx


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    #3005
    whiterebel
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 14,852 Mod ✭✭✭✭whiterebel


    recipio wrote: »
    I read elsewhere that items less than 150 euro will be exempt from customs charges. Vat at 23% will be applied but goods ( less than 150 e ) will be exempt from UK vat.
    Can anyone confirm this ?

    As has been the case up to now. After July there will be no lower limit for VAT collection.


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    #3006
    el Fenomeno
    Registered Users Posts: 3,156 ✭✭✭el Fenomeno


    It's far from a 100% hit rate on customs from the US. I've used the NJ hub around 60 times since last year, and I'd say I got hit for customs on no more than 10 of them. The rest never appeared to hit customs, or at least it was never noted in the tracking history.


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    #3007
    recipio
    Registered Users Posts: 2,804 ✭✭✭recipio


    whiterebel wrote: »
    As has been the case up to now. After July there will be no lower limit for VAT collection.

    You mean the 22 euro lower limit will be abolished ? How can the Government treat the UK differently to other non EU countries or is that across the board ?


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    #3008
    whiterebel
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 14,852 Mod ✭✭✭✭whiterebel


    recipio wrote: »
    You mean the 22 euro lower limit will be abolished ? How can the Government treat the UK differently to other non EU countries or is that across the board ?

    Its going to be the same for everything outside the EU


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    #3009
    Spocker
    Moderators Posts: 6,853 ✭✭✭Spocker


    Rewired wrote: »
    Also, not sure how to read this update in terms of fees for redirection to post offices for collection:

    After the 1st Jan, all deliveries to the UK address have to be done via the Home Delivery option, and they will cost €6.50: https://addresspal.anpost.ie/pricing-sizing


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    #3010
    Rewired
    Registered Users Posts: 79 ✭✭Rewired


    Time to reacquaint myself with PW then.


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    #3011
    amdaley28
    Registered Users Posts: 800 ✭✭✭amdaley28


    Rewired wrote: »
    Time to reacquaint myself with PW then.

    It wil be interesting to see if PW go the same way ?


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    #3012
    bassy
    Registered Users Posts: 6,544 ✭✭✭bassy


    bassy wrote: »
    bought a firestick on thursday on amazon.co.uk and it was delivered to the english addresspal adddress today,lets see when it will be in my local P.O.

    still waiting on it to turn up at my P.O
    but i do believe there have been delays,some one was saying on here only 2 flights per week out of london.


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    #3013
    Mic-12345
    Registered Users Posts: 18 ✭Mic-12345


    Item delivered to Addresspal on October 26th, I have proof of signature/delivery from the UK courier.
    Contacted them on the 30th to see if there was a delay (as i received 3 other addresspal items with no issue) and just got the automated response. Contacted again 8 days ago, again no response (not even automated), another email 3 days ago, no response.

    Pretty abysmal, I dont mind the delay, I just want to know if the items ever going to arrive. Otherwise I will consider it lost and re-purchase.


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    #3014
    bassy
    Registered Users Posts: 6,544 ✭✭✭bassy


    bassy wrote: »
    still waiting on it to turn up at my P.O
    but i do believe there have been delays,some one was saying on here only 2 flights per week out of london.

    Landed in P.O this morning.


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    #3015
    Discodog
    Registered Users Posts: 15,842 ✭✭✭✭Discodog


    Mine took 8 days & arrived with a big yellow sticker saying that the AP number was wrong & this could cause delays.

    I checked & the number is correct :confused:


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    #3016
    westgolf
    Registered Users Posts: 828 ✭✭✭westgolf


    Discodog wrote: »
    Mine took 8 days & arrived with a big yellow sticker saying that the AP number was wrong & this could cause delays.

    I checked & the number is correct :confused:

    Same sticker is on everything lately.

    On a related note charge is going to €6.50 after January 01 2021 so that will change a lot of people's minds I think.


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    #3017
    Discodog
    Registered Users Posts: 15,842 ✭✭✭✭Discodog


    westgolf wrote: »
    Same sticker is on everything lately.

    On a related note charge is going to €6.50 after January 01 2021 so that will change a lot of people's minds I think.

    I suspect that all mail forwarders will increase their prices & they will be dealing with Customs & Duty.


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    #3018
    Masala
    Registered Users Posts: 3,462 ✭✭✭Masala


    Just updating my AddressPal for post-Brexit handling and see that they will be moving from €3.95 to €6.50 come 01 Jan 2021.

    Anyone have any idea how Parcel Wizard and Parcel Hotel rates are moving post-Brexit ... OR if they even intend staying in the market cos of the possibility of having to collect VAT and Duties.

    Bit disappointed at that hike by AddressPal.... time to look at using the others again


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    #3019
    bassy
    Registered Users Posts: 6,544 ✭✭✭bassy


    Masala wrote: »
    Just updating my AddressPal for post-Brexit handling and see that they will be moving from €3.95 to €6.50 come 01 Jan 2021.

    Anyone have any idea how Parcel Wizard and Parcel Hotel rates are moving post-Brexit ... OR if they even intend staying in the market cos of the possibility of having to collect VAT and Duties.

    Bit disappointed at that hike by AddressPal.... time to look at using the others again

    no more collections at P.O from january.


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    #3020
    freeflowing
    Registered Users Posts: 17 ✭freeflowing


    https://addresspal.anpost.ie/how-it-works

    You have to use your home address from January 1st.

    When parcel is processed you will get a txt and can then decide on post office / home delivery etc...

    All transactions will also be paid for by the registered card on your account, no more cash...


    In other words if you get a parcel worth say €25, an post will charge their €10 admin fee on top of the customs charge and automatically charge your card, so you don't have to option of leaving the package if you feel its not worth the charges...


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    #3021
    recipio
    Registered Users Posts: 2,804 ✭✭✭recipio


    freeflowing wrote: »
    https://addresspal.anpost.ie/how-it-works

    You have to use your home address from January 1st.

    When parcel is processed you will get a txt and can then decide on post office / home delivery etc...

    All transactions will also be paid for by the registered card on your account, no more cash...


    In other words if you get a parcel worth say €25, an post will charge their €10 admin fee on top of the customs charge and automatically charge your card, so you don't have to option of leaving the package if you feel its not worth the charges...

    Don't get it. You can no longer use the Post Office for deliveries but you will get a text to redirect the package to the PO or home address. So you can still pick the package up in the PO ?:confused:


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    #3022
    Spocker
    Moderators Posts: 6,853 ✭✭✭Spocker


    recipio wrote: »
    So you can still pick the package up in the PO ?:confused:

    Yep, but it'll cost you €6.50 now


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    #3023
    the hedgeman
    Registered Users Posts: 1,186 ✭✭✭the hedgeman


    recipio wrote: »
    Don't get it. You can no longer use the Post Office for deliveries but you will get a text to redirect the package to the PO or home address. So you can still pick the package up in the PO ?:confused:

    The post office collection is probably another option if you don't want home delivery.... Home delivery will be default method of delivery


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    #3024
    freeflowing
    Registered Users Posts: 17 ✭freeflowing


    So would I be right in saying then, if a package comes in for you with a declared value of say €30, the following charges would apply

    €6.50 addresspal charge
    €10 an post admin fee for customs
    €4.00 customs/vat charge (at a guess)

    Total €21

    If the above is correct, it's goodnight AddressPal, no one will use them


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    #3025
    Spocker
    Moderators Posts: 6,853 ✭✭✭Spocker


    freeflowing wrote: »
    So would I be right in saying then, if a package comes in for you with a declared value of say €30, the following charges would apply

    €6.50 addresspal charge
    €10 an post admin fee for customs
    €4.00 customs/vat charge (at a guess)

    Total €21

    If the above is correct, it's goodnight AddressPal, no one will use them

    It won't be just AddressPal though, all the couriers will be doing it, especially Parcel Motel/Wizard. More like "goodnight shopping in the UK".


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    #3026
    Spocker
    Moderators Posts: 6,853 ✭✭✭Spocker


    Mod <SNIP>

    Unlikely this will work. Customs folk read internet forums too :cool:


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    #3027
    skidibop
    Registered Users Posts: 1 ✭skidibop


    Well lads

    Tracked parcel arrived at Hatfield depo 4/11 signed for by someone there

    Had it sent to my local post office and still no sign, its been 12 days.

    In the space of this ive had a parcel sent direct from the uk to ireland arrive in 5 days
    (monday -- friday) just this week

    Do you think my addresspal item is lost seeing as theres been no post office delivery for the past 7ish days or do i still ave hope? very worried as its a high ticket item worth £350


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    #3028
    Discodog
    Registered Users Posts: 15,842 ✭✭✭✭Discodog


    skidibop wrote: »
    Well lads

    Tracked parcel arrived at Hatfield depo 4/11 signed for by someone there

    Had it sent to my local post office and still no sign, its been 12 days.

    In the space of this ive had a parcel sent direct from the uk to ireland arrive in 5 days
    (monday -- friday) just this week

    Do you think my addresspal item is lost seeing as theres been no post office delivery for the past 7ish days or do i still ave hope? very worried as its a high ticket item worth £350

    You need to contact AP.


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    #3029
    Discodog
    Registered Users Posts: 15,842 ✭✭✭✭Discodog


    Spocker wrote: »
    It won't be just AddressPal though, all the couriers will be doing it, especially Parcel Motel/Wizard. More like "goodnight shopping in the UK".

    Ebay is the big problem for me. I guess, like with Amazon, we will need to use other Ebay sites.

    Just got this email from AnPost

    Due to Brexit and customs, from January 1st 2020 there are a number of changes coming to how deliveries are processed for delivery from the UK.


    What you need to do:


    Delivery address:

    Continue to use your AddressPal Home Delivery virtual address when shopping online, ensuring you have up to date credit/debit card details registered on your profile to allow for payment to be processed on your items.

    Please ensure to include your name and AddressPal (APW) number to allow us to identify your item.

    Customs:

    From January 1st 2021, all items coming from the UK will be subject to customs rules. If there are customs fees related to your item, you will be contacted with more information.

    For further information on these changes and to check your virtual address and card details, please visit Addresspal.com

    Please note our prohibited items list.

    Our AddressPal Terms and Conditions are updating to reflect these changes.

    Happy Shopping,
    The AddressPal Team



    This is a service message. You are receiving this service update because your AddressPal virtual address is still available to use. If you wish to cancel your AddressPal account simply log in to addresspal.com

    Unsubscribe


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    #3030
    7aubzxk43m2sni
    Closed Accounts Posts: 636 ✭✭✭7aubzxk43m2sni


    Just signed up for AddressPal.

    It only gave me two address- Home delivery for UK and US.

    Doesn't have any address for Parcel Locker / Post office collection.

    I understand that form Jan 1st it won't be possible but I thought until then we could avail of that service. Have they already stopped new customers from using the parcel locker/ post office collection service?


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    #3031
    whiterebel
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 14,852 Mod ✭✭✭✭whiterebel


    The option is gone I would say. Just had a look at my account and it is only offering home delivery. It is taking so long to deliver at the moment there is probably no point in offering it before Christmas.


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