Can I collect my parcel from the local depot? Yes, if you’re not home when your parcel is delivered the courier company will leave a non-delivery card with details of where to go to collect your parcel; along with a contact number should you have any questions. Most companies will attempt to deliver on up […]
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Cheap isn’t always best – the perils of cheap parcel delivery
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When looking for a parcel delivery service it’s wise to remember that cheapest isn’t always best. Before you accept that cheap delivery quote or make any booking, always remember to run online checks on the company to make sure they’re reputable; there are plenty of forums for customer reviews that will pop up in a […]
Make sure cheap parcel delivery doesn’t leave you out of pocket
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If it’s viable and the driver agrees, always check your parcels before signing for them. If you can, that also means checking the contents, but as we all know there are times when that’s just not an option. Should that cheap parcel delivery you’ve been anxiously waiting for arrive damaged there’s a number of steps […]
Get the insurance right!
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Depending on the size, contents and delivery destination of your parcel, insurance costs can vary. Most cheap parcel delivery services will include a certain level of insurance within the price quoted, but to keep the price discounted it won’t cover expensive contents and usually caps at around £50 per parcel, although there is some variance […]
Why a cheap parcel delivery service can cost you a LOT of time
Jul
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When looking for a cheap parcel delivery service you need to make a choice between cost and service; cheap doesn’t necessarily mean fast or reliable. One area that a cheap parcel delivery service will cost you more is in time, and what may seem like a great discount could ultimately end up costing you a […]
Check the provider’s reputation before accepting!
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Today’s economic climate means that budgets are tight and pennies count. Everything from reducing your electricity bill to saving money on delivery can make a difference in the long run, and finding cheap parcel delivery methods to bring down costs, whether you have a large number of parcels to send or just one can help […]
Focus on P4D
Jun
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It’s difficult to know which parcel company to trust with your packages, especially when some have a reputation for being inconsiderate with items. That’s why DeliveryQuoteCompare.com has a recommended list of parcel companies. One of those is P4D. P4D offers competitive rates on a wide range of parcel delivery services by working in conjunction with […]
Beware of courier scams
Jun
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As with most industries, the courier services market is blighted by scams. There are often stories in the news about couriers who have transported illegal goods, such as street drugs or firearms. Sometimes the couriers involved have been paid directly to transport the prohibited items, and others have taken money to turn a blind eye. […]
How to wrap a pallet
Jun
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Shrink-wrapping, sometimes known as stretch-wrapping or cling-filming, is a method used in the pallet delivery industry to secure items to a pallet. It involves using layers of cling film to hold items in place. Here’s DeliveryQuoteCompare.com’s guide to packaging items for pallet delivery: Place the items onto a sturdy pallet. Find one that is the […]
Technology you couldn’t live without on the road
Jun
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Technology can make a delivery driver’s working day easier and more enjoyable. Here are the top 3 gadgets many couriers can’t live without: Sat navs We would literally be lost without them! Car dealer Motorpoint did an online poll of over 2,700 drivers which revealed that nearly 14 per cent of them would have no […]