I've used this quite a few times over the last few months and I must say I think it's great. It's operated by Nightline couriers.
http://www.parcelmotel.com/
Here's how it works - you register on their site and nominate a pick-up point convenient to you (they're in various parts of the country, usually in petrol stations, my nearest is in Blessington and there's 24hr access even when the station is closed). Then when you order something online, or buy something on here, you can quote their NI depot as your delivery address, your item is delivered there and then Parcel Motel brings it to your chosen pick-up point. It's left in a secure locker and they text you a PIN code which will open it. You pay €3.50 to Parcel Motel but you avail of UK rates (often free) to get it to NI. You have 48hrs to pick up your delivery after which extra charges apply.
I have found that it works really well, the charge is reasonable IMO and I don't have to make sure I'm at home to take delivery, just pick it up next time I'm in town. It's great for buying anything on this site, no need to wonder about negotiating postal rates to ROI. Downside is I find I'm looking at the Items-for-Sale page a lot more lately
When you register you get two free deliveries to see if it works for you. The largest locker size is 41 X 38 X 64 cm and the max weight is 10kg, but if your item is too big or heavy you can arrange to pick it up at the Finglas Nightline depot without paying anything extra up to 35kgs and €3.50 more per 10kg over 35.
Just thought I'd let others know, and it gets the thumbs up from me
http://www.parcelmotel.com/
Here's how it works - you register on their site and nominate a pick-up point convenient to you (they're in various parts of the country, usually in petrol stations, my nearest is in Blessington and there's 24hr access even when the station is closed). Then when you order something online, or buy something on here, you can quote their NI depot as your delivery address, your item is delivered there and then Parcel Motel brings it to your chosen pick-up point. It's left in a secure locker and they text you a PIN code which will open it. You pay €3.50 to Parcel Motel but you avail of UK rates (often free) to get it to NI. You have 48hrs to pick up your delivery after which extra charges apply.
I have found that it works really well, the charge is reasonable IMO and I don't have to make sure I'm at home to take delivery, just pick it up next time I'm in town. It's great for buying anything on this site, no need to wonder about negotiating postal rates to ROI. Downside is I find I'm looking at the Items-for-Sale page a lot more lately
When you register you get two free deliveries to see if it works for you. The largest locker size is 41 X 38 X 64 cm and the max weight is 10kg, but if your item is too big or heavy you can arrange to pick it up at the Finglas Nightline depot without paying anything extra up to 35kgs and €3.50 more per 10kg over 35.
Just thought I'd let others know, and it gets the thumbs up from me
