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  • TKPeters
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    Please read the above article first, then return to this discussion for further info.

    Due to the ever-changing availability of these services, it's inevitable that the main article will occasionally fall behind the latest best buys. Thankfully, TKPeters has compiled this excellent list of services which he updates regularly.

    If you use these services, then please report back with feedback below; we'll be keeping a close eye on which perform best in the longer-term.

    If you know of a cheaper service then please post it below. All best buys will be added to the article.


    Now, back to the original post; thanks TKPeters!




    eBay Parcel Delivery Reseller's (Cheapest in Bold)
    Updated: 15-05-2008
    • Pre Paid Parcel / PPWeXpress (http://www.ppwexpress.com)
      10.00am Cut Off


      Home Delivery 48Hr £5.95
      Home Delivery 24Hr £6.45

      Omega Economy - 48Hr Delivery To A Business Address £5.45
      Omega Standard - Next Day Delivery To A Business Address £5.50

      Omega Diamond - Delivery by 10.00 am To A Business Address £19.95
      Omega 12 - Delivery by 12.00 pm Weekdays To A Business Address £9.85
      Saturday AM Delivery £19.95

      Highlands £9.95
      Offshore Islands £11.99
      Mainland to Northern Ireland by Air £15.95
      Mainland to Northern Ireland by Road £11.95
      Mainland to Northern Ireland Diamond by Air by 10:00am £42.95
      Northen Ireland to Mainland by Air £15.95
      Northen Ireland to Mainland by Road £11.95

    • SupaParcels 5% discount when registered on their website
      DHL 48hr £6.64

    eBay/Paypal Postage

    Select your item/s on eBay & Click 'Print Postage Label'
    or click the 'Print Postage Label' on the Paypal overview
    • Parcelforce 24: £11.99 (Zones 1, 2 & 3)
    • Parcelforce 48: £10.99 (Zones 1, 2 & 3)
    • All standard Royal Mail services offered
    Top Tip: Parcelforce via Paypal Postage charged the same as Mainland UK for services to Northern Ireland, Highlands, IoS & IoM.

    You have the option to drop the item off at your local Post Office (PF Accepting PO Finder) Before 3pm or have it collected by ParcelForce at your location.

    Note: If using the PO method, ensure the PO staff scan the barcode & give you a receipt with the parcels' tracking number on it.




    Websites
    • PPWeXpress(0115 976 2020)
      Home Delivery 48Hr £5.95
      Home Delivery 24Hr £6.45

      Omega Economy - 48Hr Delivery To A Business Address £5.45
      Omega Standard - Next Day Delivery To A Business Address £5.50

      Omega Diamond - Delivery by 10.00 am To A Business Address £19.95
      Omega 12 - Delivery by 12.00 pm Weekdays To A Business Address £9.85
      Saturday AM Delivery £19.95

      Highlands £9.95
      Offshore Islands £11.99
      Mainland to Northern Ireland by Air £15.95
      Mainland to Northern Ireland by Road £11.95
      Mainland to Northern Ireland Diamond by Air by 10:00am £42.95
      Northen Ireland to Mainland by Air £15.95
      Northen Ireland to Mainland by Road £11.95

    PayPerParcel
    DHL 48hr £6.39
    DHL Next Day £6.89


    SupaParcels
    5% discount when registered
    DHL 48hr £6.64
    DHL 24hr £9.17

    MH Direct Couriers
    (10am Cut Off)
    UK Services Offered
    DHL 48hr £6.85
    DHL 24hr £6.99
    DHL Extra Long £15.99

    Parcel 2 Go
    DHL 48hr (£5.99 + VAT) £7.03
    (10% Discount Code: GREASY)

    Parcels 4 Delivery
    DHL 48hr (£6.64 + VAT) £7.80

    Personal Shipper

    24hr (£6.80 + VAT) £7.99


    InterParcel
    5% discount when registered
    DHL 48hr (£6.99 + VAT) £8.21
    Extra Long Items upto 250cm; Quote for 10Kg: £9.49

    Pharos International
    Hercules Service £9.39

    European Deliveries


    • DHL; Maximun Weight: 31.5Kg per parcel. Maximum size is 120x60x60cm
    • Parcelforce; Maximun Weight: 30Kg per parcel. Maximum size is 3 metres length and girth combined, with 1.5 metres for any single dimension.



    If you wish add to list, please do so!!

  • rare_stuff
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    just bumping this and offering an update - deal5-directdon't appear to have anyactive listings currently
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  • TKPeters
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    rare_stuff wrote: »
    just bumping this and offering an update - deal5-directdon't appear to have anyactive listings currently

    If you have a look at the old thread, you'll see that DD are updating their system inline with DHL's, so the bookings can be taken in real time with a 1pm cut off for same day collections.
  • jan03
    jan03 Posts: 899 Forumite
    Thanks for this list, it has come in very handy for me over the past couple of weeks.
  • Balloon & Gift are back offering Parcelforce for 6.00, for those who want a nice cheap service without using the abusive idiots at Home Textiles
  • TKPeters
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    Balloon & Gift & Direct Sales Europe added
  • ayla261
    ayla261 Posts: 450 Forumite
    :beer: Thanks to Op for this thread. Have recently been selling loads on ebay and spending forever in post office. Invested in a set of portable scales (ebayd) and found the link for royal mail postage charges. Have been selling shoes one pair at a time as the job lots were too costly to send so will definately being using some of the mentioned to make more sales :T
    This time next year Rodney... :D
  • loveandlight
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    I have used interparcel a couple of times recently and they are fab! No more lugging big heavy boxes to the post office and waiting in line. I love their collection service. I would definitely use them again. They also have free insurance up to a certain amount included in their price and I love being able to input the size and measurements into the website and it straight away gives you a quote.
  • pepsi_max2k
    pepsi_max2k Posts: 396
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    have used interparcel with dhl 48 a number of times (no 5% off for members on this service, but did get 5% via quidco) and they were great, half of them delivered in 24 hrs :) but now i've found this thread... I think DSE may find some custom coming their way :)
  • I have used parcels2go several times now. They have been really good. Easy website to use, cheap prices and they use DHL to pick up and deliver. I have always chosen the up to 5 day delivery option, but on each occasion my items have been delivered either the next day or the day after.

    No connection, just a satisfied customer.
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