Courier Cost Cutting Feedback/Discussion thread

deanos

Pharos is collected by UPS, you can add insurance if you wish it asks you when you are given a quote how much you require, yes they collect from your house just like taking a parcel to the PO.

pcg2001

Another quick question, I get the same price regardless of the weight I put?! I've also tried with the dimensions of a box, a baggage trolley and another big carrier bag, so different volumetric measures in total, but also get the same price? Is this correct? TIA

gaahmad

Have given ppwexpress a go, on the £4.95 deal. Have booked a collection for Monday, DHL have accepted the booking, will let you know how it all goes.

custardy

pcg2001 wrote: »

Another quick question, I get the same price regardless of the weight I put?! I've also tried with the dimensions of a box, a baggage trolley and another big carrier bag, so different volumetric measures in total, but also get the same price? Is this correct? TIA

it will most likely be the same rate until you hit the max

bullinn1

Hi - I've read through a lot of the posts here but not found what I need so forgive me if I've missed it. I want the cheapest rate (don't we all) and have generally found my local PO to be pretty good but would like to improve on their costs for bigger / heavier articles. I can't wait in all day for someone to come and collect so need a company with a local depot - interlink is not too far - anyone any other ideas please - Regards Roger

custardy

parcelforce via paypal postage allow drop offs at the po

paula7924

This is my first foray in to non-post office deliveries and I'm having a bit of a nightmare with finding a suitable next day delivery service.

Does anyone know if i can get a 6kg parcel collected today and delivered tomorrow? I seem to have missed all of the cut of points for collections today, and the post office will be £20.70.

If i do manage to rearrange for a friday delivery I would like to go with Direct Parcel Delivery for £6 as its the cheapest but reviews on here have been a bit inconsistent. Are they being reliable to collect and deliver on time at the moment do you think?

Thanks for your help.

custardy

paula7924 wrote: »

This is my first foray in to non-post office deliveries and I'm having a bit of a nightmare with finding a suitable next day delivery service.

Does anyone know if i can get a 6kg parcel collected today and delivered tomorrow? I seem to have missed all of the cut of points for collections today, and the post office will be £20.70.

If i do manage to rearrange for a friday delivery I would like to go with Direct Parcel Delivery for £6 as its the cheapest but reviews on here have been a bit inconsistent. Are they being reliable to collect and deliver on time at the moment do you think?

Thanks for your help.

its midday,you left it just a touch late!!
perhaps look for ones that offer drop off

TKPeters

paula7924 wrote: »

This is my first foray in to non-post office deliveries and I'm having a bit of a nightmare with finding a suitable next day delivery service.

Does anyone know if i can get a 6kg parcel collected today and delivered tomorrow? I seem to have missed all of the cut of points for collections today, and the post office will be £20.70.

If i do manage to rearrange for a friday delivery I would like to go with Direct Parcel Delivery for £6 as its the cheapest but reviews on here have been a bit inconsistent. Are they being reliable to collect and deliver on time at the moment do you think?

Thanks for your help.

You could use Paypal Postage & Select Parcelforce24 which will cost you £11.99 & drop the item off at your Local Main Post Office (Sub PO's don't like them, as their space is limited) before the PF collection time & make sure your item gets scanned onto the system & they give you a receipt showing the PF Tracking Number

Currently Pre Paid Parcels (http://www.ppwexpress.com) are the cheapest with DHL48 for £4.95 which we've noticed all our parcels getting delivered the Next Working Day

gaahmad

Just a quick update on Pre Paid Parcels (http://www.ppwexpress.com) on the £4.95 48 hour delivery. DHL were supposed to collect the parcel the next day between 1pm-5pm. They actually came at 9am on the day, so not sure what went wrong there, but someone's always in, so this wasn't a problem. The parcel was delivered the next day, so excellent service all for £4.95