Did you know you can now send parcels whilst self isolating?

I can’t see where to click for collection. How do I do it?

I've been doing this through lockdown but didn''t know about the collection service. However, as most parcels have been fairly small, I just take them to the special parcel collection box outside our Sorting Office.

No good for me I don’t have a printer

Hermes is cheaper than Royal Mail

I wouldn't send parcels with the Royal Mail, as they are much too expensive. When I have sent parcels to my family in the USA, I have used a comparison site such as Parcel2Go, which offers you a choice of carriers. I think that we used mainly UPS and ParcelMonkey. ParcelHero is a good site too. These sites have a number of national and international carriers and they will collect from your door. You can also choose - when you are not self-isolating - to drop it off at a local pick-up point, usually a shop. Loads cheaper than the Royal Mail.

Great to know, thank you. I had a problem with Hermes recently. There is no one to speak to if your parcel goes missing.

I’m in the same boat jenpax, no printer.

I have just had a quick look and there's no collection option, which is a shame. I would have definitely used it.

We have an extremely kind postman who knocked every morning during lockdown and took away any pre paid parcels destined for the post office to save us the worry .

We do live in a small rural community though and know our postman.

Another vote here for Parcel2go. I found this was great for sending a large parcel overseas, very recently. I took it to a local "collection centre" (the shop at our local garage) but I could have opted for it to be collected from us. (Yes you do need access to a printer: but we've printed labels for a neighbour - without them being in our home.)

Hermes have the same service but cheaper - it's great! Print and pay on line then drop off or have it collected.

My daughter lives In Luxembourg, does anyone know the best service to use. I always use post office but it is expensive. Christmas presents will need sending as I won’t be able to travel there this Christmas because of the virus?. I still want to send her some ‘home’ comforts, like mince pies!
Thanks

I send parcels to Australia- tracked - never have a problem, although they are taking longer to get there at present.