Alternative post pick up points 26 April 2016 at 10:37AM edited 30 November -1 at 1:00AM in N. Ireland 7 replies 1.8K views

funkey_monkey

Hi,

I'm purchasing a present for a relative that I live with. I don't want it going to the home address as this person usually picks up the mail when it is delivered and this item might be identifiable. I've considered asking the company to disguise the package but I don't think this is feasible as if they ask what it is, it might let the cat out of the bag (no, it isn't a cat ).

As we live in a small town (and I work in Belfast) I don't want to ask for the local post office to hold back our post for a few days as this might be noticed and I'd have difficulty getting back in time to collect.

Is it possible to get a package delivered directly to somewhere like Tomb St. and then pick up from there?


Thanks.

PaperDoll

Can you not get it delivered to your work address or another relative's address?

SnowyOwl_2

Have the selling company post it to your work or if your work don't allow that then have it sent to a friend or colleague's home address.

funkey_monkey

Can I not get it held in Tomb Street or likewise for me to pick up? I know that eBay stuff can be sent to Argos is there anything similar? Work doesn't really suit as I'm not always in the office. Not really keen either on sending it to a friends address.

PaperDoll

Amazon offers a pick up service like the Ebay one for designated collection points like post offices.

Cherryscone

I am sure post office will hold it for you but you need to ask well in advance or ask for it to be wrapped in plain paper from where ever you are buying it.

SnowyOwl_2

Have a look at this link for options offered by Royal Mail:
http://www.royalmail.com/personal/receiving-mail

However check with the company you are purchasing from - they may use a courier rather than Royal Mail. If that's the case then contact the courier to make arrangements.

esuhl

If it's sent my Royal Mail, you could use have the item held a Post Office for you:

http://www.postoffice.co.uk/mail/poste-restante