Cheap parcel delivery?

[Whittler Kev]

Found this advert on EvilBay for deliveries of parcels. Just had a quote for a 28KG package (as the PO won't do it) for £6.95 for a 48 hour home delivery and pick up :yikes:
http://www.parcel2ship.co.uk/

Anyone used them or know of a better one?


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HOME DELIVERY NETWORK United Kingdom (Mainland) - standard parcel delivery up to 30KG

&#9632;Send parcel to mainland UK (excludes PO Boxes and post codes AB, BF, BT, DD8-11, HS, IM, KA27-KA28, KW, PA20-49, PA60-78, PH19-44, PH49-50, TR21-25, IV, ZE) through Home Delivery Network.
&#9632;We collect direct from your door (excludes post codes AB, BF, BT, DD8-DD11, HS, IM, KA27-KA28, KW, PA20-PA50, PA60-PA78, PH19-PH44, PH49-PH50, PO30-PO41, TR21-TR25, IV, ZE)
&#9632;Typical delivery in 2-3 days
&#9632;Maximum weight when packed 30KG
&#9632;Maximum length when packed 100cm
&#9632;Maximum height and width when packed 60cm
&#9632;Each consignment covered for compensation up to a maximum of £50.00
&#9632;Trackable on line
&#9632;Full support and backup
&#9632;Reliable courier service from one of the world's top couriers
&#9632;You will need a printer to print the labels that we send you for this service (see How does our service work)
&#9632;It is your responsibility to ensure that the items you are sending are suitable for transportation. A list of restricted items is available here

 

[Globetrotter.uk]

Home network have delivered to me in the past, sometimes its just someone in their own car but no damages. Not used them to send anything though.

 

[sapper1]

Someone uses them ,I have lots of stuff delivered by them and not had a problem.

 

[Shewie]

I thought I had used them but just check my emails and it was parcel2go

 

[Teepee]

One of the big supermarkets use home delivery network, as do the big catalogues. You should be ok with them.
Tuffnells are worth a try too.

 

[The Big Lebowski]

Tried interparcel? Although i dont think you will beat above form anyone!

You get your pick of courier and speed of delivery once you type in the weight and dimetions... TBL.

 

[hiho]

can't abide my stuff coming via home delivery network

drivers don't know how to knock on a door, was 2 ft away from the door when through the letter box comes a card, driver practically ran to his van and drove off.
and decide to stamp on the parcel when you complain about them (nice big and deep boot print on the packaging)

 

[maddave]

Parcel Monkey is a good one.

http://www.parcelmonkey.co.uk/

 

[revol]

I use them a lot, had no probs so far

 

[JDO330]

HDN are owned by Littlewoods.com. Apparently they deliver to every post code in the UK every day and have more vans on the road than the post office! At least that's what they told all their suppliers at the conference they hosted.

ATB, Jon.

 

[Whittler Kev]

Cheers for the advice all