Cheap Parcel Delivery Official Discussion

davewinston

saftig wrote: »

RE: ECOPARCEL - PLEASE CHECK THIS SUMMARY ON FB:

http://www.facebook.com/ecoparcel?sk=wall&filter=2

- rather mixed feedback..

I agree but, its the same for all companys, no one reseller or agent or carrier has 100% feedback.

I have used them a few times without issue.

Errol1989

Obviously_the_best wrote: »

Yes, to both of your questions. I always just go with the cheapest, which despite me holding direct accounts with some major couriers, brokers can often end up cheaper for parcels to destinations that I send less regularly.

Awesome. Big thanks to everyone who answered my Qs, much appreciated!

Bbeettaa

Bbeettaa wrote: »

Hi all,

I am looking to send a Collectible Glass bottle to Australia, please could someone recommend a courier.

Some seem to have issues with glass, some don't!

Cheers

It seems Parcelmonkey are coming up quite cheap, anyone got any experience with them?

Thanks

davewinston

Nex0 wrote: »

Hi

Im looking for the cheapest UPS standard service courier.

Is it still parcels please at £9 inc vat or is there someone cheaper?

Thanks in advance.

Why only UPS,

dispatchbay, dispatchhub, sale track are all a lot less.

davewinston

Bbeettaa wrote: »

It seems Parcelmonkey are coming up quite cheap, anyone got any experience with them?

Thanks

Nothing wrong with Parcel Monkey,
But none of the big carriers will cover glass.

davewinston

So i needed a parcel collected, customer did not have a printer so i went with City Link from Parcels 2 Go , On the day the parcel was due to be delivered i looked at the tracking and it said :
08/08/2012 19:22:00Awaiting Collection 10/08/2012 12:14:00Goods collected 11/08/2012 09:34:00Collection Cancelled

OK so i contacted Parcels 2 Go via Live chat.(enjoy)

info: Welcome to Parcel2go.com. Someone shall be with you shortly.
info: You are now connected with Catherine
Catherine:[SIZE=+0] Welcome to Parcel2go.com online. How may I help you today?[/SIZE]
Catherine:[SIZE=+0] Hello, before we begin can I possibly confirm your name so that I am able to address you correctly? [/SIZE]
You: Yes my name is Dave Winston
Catherine:[SIZE=+0] Hi Dave[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+0][/SIZE]You: Please can you tell me the whereabouts of order number P2G9731593
info: Catherine is experiencing technical difficulties. Please wait while we route your chat to the next available representative. Thank you for your patience.
info: You are now connected with Sarah H
You: Please can you tell me the whereabouts of order number P2G9731593
Sarah H :[SIZE=+0] Whoops! Its appears you have come through to the incorrect department. Please allow me to pass you through to my colleague who will be able to assist you further with this. [/SIZE]
info: Please wait while I transfer the chat to Christopher.
info: You are now connected with Christopher
You: Please can you tell me the whereabouts of order number P2G9731593
Christopher:[SIZE=+0] Can you give me a minute or two to look into this for you?[/SIZE]
You: yes
Christopher:[SIZE=+0] I'm extremely sorry about this situation. In order to resolve this, I need to contact the courier for you. I will do this now and as soon as they get back to us I'll be in touch via the e-mail provided on the order to keep you up to date.[/SIZE]
You: can you tell me what the problem is and what the city link tracking number is
Christopher:[SIZE=+0] Your City-Link tracking number is ASY90296, unfortunately I am unsure of what the problem is at the moment, this is what I have enquired about with the courier[/SIZE]
You: ok and how long do you think they will take to get back to you?
Christopher:[SIZE=+0] We should hear back from them before the end of today[/SIZE]
You: ok, i will wait untill the end of the day for a responce from you.
Christopher:[SIZE=+0] Thank you[/SIZE]
Christopher:[SIZE=+0] Is there anything else I can help you with?[/SIZE]
You: bye

Parcel delivered next day, but did Parcels 2 Go email me back as they said they would did they F***

glamour-mummy

www.dispatchhub.co.uk are doing a 24 hour service for £7 inc vat...

Obviously_the_best

glamour-mummy wrote: »

www.dispatchhub.co.uk are doing a 24 hour service for £7 inc vat...

That's really a very good price!!!

Strapped

glamour-mummy wrote: »

www.dispatchhub.co.uk are doing a 24 hour service for £7 inc vat...

Thanks, that's not bad. Although I use ParcelForce48 via despatchbay (formerly sale track) @£6.78 inc VAT. Do you know how much similar would be on dispatchhub?

ETA: OK, I see it's £13.50 on the link you provided. I also note that the prices are "VAT free" so presumably small new company? Which always makes me a little nervous tbh (remembering ParcelBee etc). I also note that they have a virtual office address in London which I'd guess is easy to disappear from.

davewinston

Strapped wrote: »

Thanks, that's not bad. Although I use ParcelForce48 via despatchbay (formerly sale track) @£6.78 inc VAT. Do you know how much similar would be on dispatchhub?

ETA: OK, I see it's £13.50 on the link you provided. I also note that the prices are "VAT free" so presumably small new company? Which always makes me a little nervous tbh (remembering ParcelBee etc). I also note that they have a virtual office address in London which I'd guess is easy to disappear from.

I have been using them for 6 weeks without any problems.