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Parcel Motel

Nightline redirect to Parcel Motel
Technology

Nightline redirect to Parcel Motel

I am expecting a delivery from Virgin Media. They use the courier Nightline for their deliveries, which on the face of it is a good idea, because Nightline have an advantage over other courier services. They have the Parcel Motel network of storage lockers, so if you’re not at home to receive your parcel, it […]

2nd October 20183rd October 2018Couriers, Nightline, Parcel Motel, Virgin Media
VAT rates on Amazon
Internet Money

VAT rates on Amazon

I live in Ireland but often buy things from Amazon in the UK. I sometimes use services like Parcel Motel or AddressPal to buy items that won't deliver to Ireland. But it's also worth considering using these services to make a saving on VAT as well. Amazon applies the VAT rate at checkout on goods […]

25th August 201710th May 2018AddressPal, Amazon, Parcel Motel, Shopping, VAT
Review of An Post AddressPal
Money

Review of An Post AddressPal

Last year An Post launched their AddressPal service to compete with the likes of Parcel Motel who offer a virtual delivery address in the UK. They recently upgraded the service to add a virtual delivery address in the USA, to allow people to shop for goods that are not generally available in Europe. After signing […]

12th July 201710th May 2018AddressPal, An Post, Couriers, Parcel Motel
Money

Potential problems using Parcel Motel and Amazon

Parcel Motel is a great way to overcome delivery restrictions and outlandish courier costs when buying mail order in Ireland. The service gives you a virtual delivery address in Northern Ireland, and then redirects your parcel to a locker of your choosing for you to pick up in a 48 hour window. And with many […]

7th July 201710th May 2018AddressPal, Amazon, Parcel Motel
Ordering the Google Nexus 5 in Ireland
Technology

Ordering the Google Nexus 5 in Ireland

Update 19/03/2014: The Nexus 5 and 7 are now available to purchase SIM-free direct from the Google Play Store in Ireland. The Nexus 5 is also available as part of a contract from Three Ireland and Meteor. I’ve written about how I’ve ordered the Nexus 4 in the past, and a few minutes after the […]

31st October 201310th May 2018Android, Google, Nexus 5, Parcel Motel
Bypass Delivery Restrictions and Save on Postage with Parcel Motel
Money

Bypass Delivery Restrictions and Save on Postage with Parcel Motel

One of the annoying things about living in Ireland is not being able to get things delivered easily and cheaply. Online shopping from the likes of eBay or Amazon can bag you some great bargains, until you realise that the seller won’t ship to Ireland, or will charge you a fortune in international postage. Parcel […]

29th August 201310th May 2018Deliveries, Packages, Parcel Motel, Postage

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This blog is written by Richard Bloomfield who lives in Dublin, Ireland. It's a varied mix of views on technology, singing, cycling, and a myriad of other topics.

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Five random posts

  • Relaunch (2018)
  • Dawn on New Year’s Day 2021 (2021)
  • Eighth Birthday (2018)
  • Singing in Croke Park for the Pope (2018)
  • Multiple Mobiles (2018)

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