Has anyone ever used this service? Are they reliable ?
I ordered an Ipad last week and set up a parcel motel account to have it delivered to.
I used the Nordie parcel motel address as it was free postage inside the UK.
I think then they are suppose to deliver it to the nearest parcel motel near me?
The tracking number is saying it's delivered but I still haven't heard anything from parcel motel.
Used it recently (in the last week) to get a phone from England. I presume you put the PMID on the address label? How it worked for me is that I had set up a credit card with them so they deducted the €3.50 from my account. They had it delivered to the depot in Waterford and into the 'motel' by noon the following day and texted me a PIN so I could open the box. It all happens automatically, they don't ask you to confirm anything.
Quote from: deiseach on December 20, 2013, 10:27:39 AM
Used it recently (in the last week) to get a phone from England. I presume you put the PMID on the address label? How it worked for me is that I had set up a credit card with them so they deducted the €3.50 from my account. They had it delivered to the depot in Waterford and into the 'motel' by noon the following day and texted me a PIN so I could open the box. It all happens automatically, they don't ask you to confirm anything.
Yeah I used the PMID.
It's just that when I go into the tracking it saying Delivered.
Maybe that's delivered to Antrim and they still have to drop it down to Dublin.
Quote from: laoislad on December 20, 2013, 10:31:00 AM
Yeah I used the PMID.
It's just that when I go into the tracking it saying Delivered.
Maybe that's delivered to Antrim and they still have to drop it down to Dublin.
I think Delivered means it's in the box. If you click directly on the tracking number (PRCLXXX) for your item it should tell you where it is.
I'm on my phone and can't access the page now for some reason.
I thought I'd get a text like you did saying it's in the motel with a pin code to open the box.
I'm thinking it's probably after being delivered to their depot in Antrim and is on it's way down.Hopefully....
they would have asked you which PM you wanted it delivered to.
Go to that and theres a touch screen that will ask you for you're reference number and then text you a code which opens your box
parcel motel is the business
Quote from: laoislad on December 20, 2013, 10:43:44 AM
I'm on my phone and can't access the page now for some reason.
I thought I'd get a text like you did saying it's in the motel and a pin to open the box.
I'm thinking it's probably after being delivered to their depot in Antrim and is on it's way down.Hopefully....
Its definitely not in antrim, its at the depot you specified
You should have received a PIN. I think you can get one re-sent using the screen at the depot. The FAQ doesn't say what to do if you don't get your PIN.
Quote from: Mayo4Sam on December 20, 2013, 10:44:35 AM
Quote from: laoislad on December 20, 2013, 10:43:44 AM
I'm on my phone and can't access the page now for some reason.
I thought I'd get a text like you did saying it's in the motel and a pin to open the box.
I'm thinking it's probably after being delivered to their depot in Antrim and is on it's way down.Hopefully....
Its definitely not in antrim, its at the depot you specified
I got it sent to the North as to avail of free postage inside the UK.
There is an option for you to do this on the website.
What is suppose to happen then I thought,was they deliver it to the PM that I choose when registering via their depot up North.
I'm hoping I don't have to drive to the North! I will have to get Tony Baloney on the case for me up there!
Quote from: laoislad on December 20, 2013, 10:55:15 AM
I got it sent to the North as to avail of free postage inside the UK.
There is an option for you to do this on the website.
What is suppose to happen then I thought,was they deliver it to the PM that I choose when registering via their depot up North.
I'm hoping I don't have to drive to the North! I will have to get Tony Baloney on the case for me up there!
Absolutely not. It's almost certainly in the local motel you specified when you first signed up. All you need is the PIN so you can open the box - it's pleasingly space-age, the way the box with your package opens up!
Quote from: laoislad on December 20, 2013, 10:55:15 AM
Quote from: Mayo4Sam on December 20, 2013, 10:44:35 AM
Quote from: laoislad on December 20, 2013, 10:43:44 AM
I'm on my phone and can't access the page now for some reason.
I thought I'd get a text like you did saying it's in the motel and a pin to open the box.
I'm thinking it's probably after being delivered to their depot in Antrim and is on it's way down.Hopefully....
Its definitely not in antrim, its at the depot you specified
I got it sent to the North as to avail of free postage inside the UK.
There is an option for you to do this on the website.
What is suppose to happen then I thought,was they deliver it to the PM that I choose when registering via their depot up North.
I'm hoping I don't have to drive to the North! I will have to get Tony Baloney on the case for me up there!
You used the NI address alright but you'd also have been asked for your local PM, do you remember which one you picked?
Quote from: laoislad on December 20, 2013, 10:55:15 AM
Quote from: Mayo4Sam on December 20, 2013, 10:44:35 AM
Quote from: laoislad on December 20, 2013, 10:43:44 AM
I'm on my phone and can't access the page now for some reason.
I thought I'd get a text like you did saying it's in the motel and a pin to open the box.
I'm thinking it's probably after being delivered to their depot in Antrim and is on it's way down.Hopefully....
Its definitely not in antrim, its at the depot you specified
I got it sent to the North as to avail of free postage inside the UK.
There is an option for you to do this on the website.
What is suppose to happen then I thought,was they deliver it to the PM that I choose when registering via their depot up North.
I'm hoping I don't have to drive to the North! I will have to get Tony Baloney on the case for me up there!
I fancied an auld iPad too. Cheers Laoislad you're a kindly cratur.
Quote from: Mayo4Sam on December 20, 2013, 11:31:39 AM
Quote from: laoislad on December 20, 2013, 10:55:15 AM
Quote from: Mayo4Sam on December 20, 2013, 10:44:35 AM
Quote from: laoislad on December 20, 2013, 10:43:44 AM
I'm on my phone and can't access the page now for some reason.
I thought I'd get a text like you did saying it's in the motel and a pin to open the box.
I'm thinking it's probably after being delivered to their depot in Antrim and is on it's way down.Hopefully....
Its definitely not in antrim, its at the depot you specified
I got it sent to the North as to avail of free postage inside the UK.
There is an option for you to do this on the website.
What is suppose to happen then I thought,was they deliver it to the PM that I choose when registering via their depot up North.
I'm hoping I don't have to drive to the North! I will have to get Tony Baloney on the case for me up there!
You used the NI address alright but you'd also have been asked for your local PM, do you remember which one you picked?
The Texaco station on the N4 at Lucan,the one beside the Foxhunter Pub.
I'll check it tonight on my way home.
Did you get your iPad?
Not yet. It was in Antrim alright.
Tracking now saying in transit so I would guess I should have it by Monday.
Quote from: laoislad on December 21, 2013, 12:17:56 PM
Not yet. It was in Antrim alright.
Tracking now saying in transit so I would guess I should have it by Monday.
No iPad for me this year then.
Quote from: hardstation on December 21, 2013, 11:48:34 PM
Quote from: laoislad on December 21, 2013, 12:17:56 PM
Not yet. It was in Antrim alright.
Indeed. I've just set you up on itunes and put loads of Pogues songs on it. Will post it on tomorrow. Nice bit of kit, you'll like it.
Chritmas spirit right there. You wouldn't get that from any other county in the wee six.
Got a text this morning to say the package had arrived and was waiting for me at the parcel motel.
Delighted!
Sent from my iPad
How much did you save over, say, getting it sent direct from Amazon?
Quote from: deiseach on December 22, 2013, 12:46:18 PM
How much did you save over, say, getting it sent direct from Amazon?
Have no idea I don't really use Amazon.
I bought a refurbished ipad 4. It was €320 delivered from an ebay store.
It's in Grade A condition.
I don't get this.
when buying online why not have it sent to your home address?
Quote from: Gaffer on December 22, 2013, 02:45:34 PM
I don't get this.
when buying online why not have it sent to your home address?
I work, my wife works so it's not often there might be someone here to collect a package which means you either have to organise a time when there is someone here or drive to the nearest depot to pick it up which can be awkward too if you're working away.
I thought that would be pretty obvious?
Quote from: laoislad on December 22, 2013, 03:18:21 PM
Quote from: Gaffer on December 22, 2013, 02:45:34 PM
I don't get this.
when buying online why not have it sent to your home address?
I work, my wife works so it's not often there might be someone here to collect a package which means you either have to organise a time when there is someone here or drive to the nearest depot to pick it up which can be awkward too if you're working away.
I thought that would be pretty obvious?
But then you've to drive to one of their depots.
Quote from: Gaffer on December 22, 2013, 04:55:30 PM
Quote from: laoislad on December 22, 2013, 03:18:21 PM
Quote from: Gaffer on December 22, 2013, 02:45:34 PM
I don't get this.
when buying online why not have it sent to your home address?
I work, my wife works so it's not often there might be someone here to collect a package which means you either have to organise a time when there is someone here or drive to the nearest depot to pick it up which can be awkward too if you're working away.
I thought that would be pretty obvious?
But then you've to drive to one of their depots.
it's five minutes from my house and I can collect it anytime I want rather than trying to collect it during my work hours or the office open hours of the delivery company.
It's the first time I used parcel motel and I am very impressed. Much handier way of receiving a package IMO.
No wondering will there be someone at home to receive it or trying to arrange a new time etc etc
A lot of stuff on amazon wont deliver to Rep of Ireland or the delivery cost is huge. With this you can get it delivered for €3.50