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hi sophiasmum
bit of a reverse situation in that I live in Norther Ireland, and when I have non Royal Mail items I use collectmyparcel.com

I have only used them twice, both times, collecting the parcel from my house, and it was going to an English address

no hassle, and positive feedback from buyers. you input dimensions & weight etc to get a quote.

hope this helps :-)

Monkeynut

I've used 'My Hermes' before. There's usually cashback / discount codes around as well, I always just Google it to find them easily, and look on TopCashBack / Quidco as well. (Think between me and OH and our various email addresses we have more than our fair share of accounts with them, so we could take advantage of various codes etc)
Remember reading mixed reviews about them though the first time I used them, but decided to go with them as the buyer I was sending too said he used them all the time and never had a problem, so would be happy for me to use them.
It may be that people are more likely to post a review after a bad experience so the number of bad reviews compared to good ones isn't necessarily properly reflective.
I've used them about 6 times now, and never had any problems though, if that helps. They used to be amongst the cheapest too, though that may not still be the case???

slipper75

I've also used MyHermes before with mixed results. I think it comes down to who services your neighbourhood and the buyers. I ended up trying them again two months ago and the new fellow covering our area is fab. I receive parcels from him as well as have him pick them up. They have worked out to be the cheapest in most cases. I also use ParcelMonkey to get 1 day deliveries through CityLink if necessary - but you know my last issue with them ---somehow did a double-booking that caused me some stress even though there was nothing wrong with the delivery.

sophiasmum

Thanks all - that really helps Have just quoted him a price from Collectmyparcel.com - using Parcelforce I believe! Up to them. Theres a few watchers on there anyway

Igamogam

sophiasmum wrote: »

Thanks all - that really helps Have just quoted him a price from Collectmyparcel.com - using Parcelforce I believe! Up to them. Theres a few watchers on there anyway

You could always ask the buyer to arrange their own courier - I've done this before - we just came to a mutual convenient time for collection and I packed the thing up and courier collected as planned.

sophiasmum

Ah thats a good idea Igomagam! Didnt think of that! Puts the responsibility a bit more on them!

mavvymoo

Right sitting here wasting time ( I mean picking up valuable information) I have 10 items sitting ready to have their photos taken and I just cant summon up the enthusiasm to start Really need a kick somewhere it hurts :rotfl:Really enjoyed having a couple of weeks off Ebay but time to start again.I am going to list 9 at 99p and 1 for a bit more and just take my chance.some you win some you lose So wish me luck this lot gets a few bids and I don't end up with a tenner ..... lol
Good luck with your bids everyone

mavvymoo

Done at long last 10 @ 99p and 1 BIN @ £25 so lets see how we go. With a bit of luck it will be at least 10 quality items going out of the house even if it is only £9.90 :T Good luck everyone

sophiasmum

Good luck Mavvymoo.....
Ive had a fab night on ebay. Im a bit in shock really - sold over £225 of items!! Totally unexpected. Cash very welcome though

mavvymoo

Well done Sophiasmum fab total :T Don't you just love it when that happens :rotfl: