Alternatives to Royal Mail list

wigglebeena

Can we start one? I've had a search and don't think there's a thread specifically dedicated to this subject, although it gets lots of mentions on other threads. Any suggestions would be helpful along with notes about the strong points and weak points of any service i.e. what you're best off using it for and what you should avoid using it for.

TKPeters

eBay

Seller's using DHL:

1. CoreysWorld £4.00 (Contract Problems with DHL, PayPerDrop have an exclusive deal with DHL to be the only eBay seller offering their services)
2. Send48 £5.99
3. PayPerDrop_UK £5.99
4. Cartel-of-Opulence £7.99

Seller's using Parcelforce:

1. Home-Textiles £5.99
2. ParcelWorks £5.99

Websites

Pay Per Drop
DHL 48hr £4.99

Parcel 2 Go
DHL 48hr £7.03

MH Direct Couriers
DHL 24hr £6.99
DHL 48hr £6.85

InterParcel
DHL 48hr £8.21

Pharos International
Hercules Service £9.39

• DHL standard limits are: 120x60x60cm & 31.5kg
• ParcelForce standard limits are:1.5m & 30 Kg

windswept

Actually, payperdrop have a £4.99 service in classified ads on ebay.;)
I used it on Monday - one parcel arrived Tuesday, the other reached northern Scotland on Wednesday.

patchwork_cat

where are classified ads?

ecm09

Help please!

I have an 8kg parcel to send which is 110cm x 50cm x 35cm and I need some help as I've not used these courier services before. I've looked at some (payperdrop_uk, parcelworks and parcel2go) but have spotted a volume surcharge on parcel2go of £10, which makes a lot of difference to the cost. I've also looked at http://www.mhdirectcouriers.co.uk/services.html which is similar to payperdrop_uk.

Will there be hidden costs on these other sites - I don't want to be stung for postage on my item £6 ish sounds a really reasonable price when the PO would charge nearly £11 - is this cost right or have I missed something?

Thanks in advance of any advice:o

TKPeters

ecm09 wrote: »

Help please!

I have an 8kg parcel to send which is 110cm x 50cm x 35cm and I need some help as I've not used these courier services before. I've looked at some (payperdrop_uk, parcelworks and parcel2go) but have spotted a volume surcharge on parcel2go of £10, which makes a lot of difference to the cost. I've also looked at http://www.mhdirectcouriers.co.uk/services.html which is similar to payperdrop_uk.

Will there be hidden costs on these other sites - I don't want to be stung for postage on my item £6 ish sounds a really reasonable price when the PO would charge nearly £11 - is this cost right or have I missed something?

Thanks in advance of any advice:o

The DHL seller's provide cover upto 120x60x60cm 31.5kg

windswept wrote: »

Actually, payperdrop have a £4.99 service in classified ads on ebay.;)
I used it on Monday - one parcel arrived Tuesday, the other reached northern Scotland on Wednesday.

Yes PPD do have a cheaper option but the sales are taken off eBay which is against their selling policies & you have no comeback nor qualify for feedback.

I have added their website to list above

Hintza

TK you seem to have your finger on the pulse of the couriers.

What happens in the event of a claim with the likse of PayPerDrop? Is it not a nightmare since your contract is with them and not (say) DHL?

maniac886

Arghhhhh :mad:

I normally use PPD(DHL) and never have had a problem but I sent out a parcel via another company through ebay who use Parcelforce as my parcel exceeded PPD's limits.

I have been sitting in for 3 days waiting for them to collect and they aint bothered to turn up. Won't be using PF again, that's for sure!

custardy

maniac886 wrote: »

Arghhhhh :mad:

I normally use PPD(DHL) and never have had a problem but I sent out a parcel via another company through ebay who use Parcelforce as my parcel exceeded PPD's limits.

I have been sitting in for 3 days waiting for them to collect and they aint bothered to turn up. Won't be using PF again, that's for sure!

might not be down to PF though as your going via another company.
ive had a few issues previously when going via another company on collections rather than direct

maniac886

custardy wrote: »

might not be down to PF though as your going via another company.
ive had a few issues previously when going via another company on collections rather than direct

Hmmm,

PF knew I had a collection on the 2nd and 3rd day as I rang them up to check all the details were correct and they promised they would collect and never turned up!:mad:

Jakejakejake

TKPeters. home-textiles is parcelforce, not dhl.