UPS delivery via Ebay

POPPYOSCAR
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in Ebay, auctions, car boot sales, post & parcels
I usually send by Royal Mail or Collect plus.

Just saw on ebay shutl delivery and an option for 1 day delivery with UPS is cheaper.

Can anyone advise me if they use this and any problems.

Thank you.
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  • soolin
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    POPPYOSCAR wrote: »
    I usually send by Royal Mail or Collect plus.

    Just saw on ebay shutl delivery and an option for 1 day delivery with UPS is cheaper.

    Can anyone advise me if they use this and any problems.

    Thank you.

    I've used it a few times with no issues at all- my only problem is that the drop off shop is not as convenient for me as some of the others.

    On my packages now I always list with ebay shutl 3-5 days offered as the free or first option and then choose whichever option suits me best when it sells. That way I cover the delays in 2nd class (as that is also a possibility via shutl- but I have my own business account) and I can also pick up on any short term offers like MyHermes did recently.
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  • POPPYOSCAR
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    Thank you soolin.
  • theonlywayisup
    theonlywayisup Posts: 16,031 Forumite
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    We use it for the next day service - it's a bargain and cheaper than anything we have on contract. It's almost always next day - depending on when you have the parcel ready. If the buyer isn't it, it's taken to their nearest access point which shows on the tracking. They then have 7 days (IIRC) to collect it.
  • RFW
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    I occasionally use UPS for posting larger items. If I was picking couriers the first and second choices would be UPS and DPD to both send and receive.

    If you have a problem with a drop off shop for UPS you can request a collection on their website for a small fee (not familiar with the Shutl service so it may be there too).
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  • martindow
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    I also use UPS quite often. They are very reliable picking up and delivering the next working day.

    What I have found a problem is dropping parcels at local shops that are access points. More often than not there was a days delay in parcels being picked up although they were left well before the cut off time. I had the same experience at several local shops that I tried.
  • POPPYOSCAR
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    Thank you everyone for your replies, much appreciated.

    I ended up using collect+ this time as they sent me an email for 10% discount.

    Will give UPS a try next time.
  • southerly
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    If you send bulky ebay items they have smaller size limits than Hermes, I had a coolbox to send & even in a close fitting box it was a few cms too large. The size limit increases for higher weights, not until you go up to 15kg I think it is though. Also I find it odd that the ebay Shutl link says 1 day, but when you print the label it says 'standard service'. Clicking on the help link I wasn't able to find any clarification on delivery speed. I have used it when someone contacts me wanting a BIN urgently, & always point out it is not a guaranteed next day service.
  • ballisticbrian
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    How does it compare to the price of Hermes on lighter parcels?
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  • POPPYOSCAR
    POPPYOSCAR Posts: 14,897 Forumite
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    ballisticbrian wrote: »
    How does it compare to the price of Hermes on lighter parcels?

    Perhaps someone has the answer as I do not know.

    My parcel was nearly 4KG.
  • theonlywayisup
    theonlywayisup Posts: 16,031 Forumite
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    UPS via Shutl is £60 compo and 24hr delivery:


    0-2kg Sm - £5.35
    0-2kg Med - £5.55
    2-5kg - £5.65
    5-10kg - £5.74
    10-15kg - £6.49

    For me it only works on the 2kg plus sizes.
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