on 11-05-2016 15:53
on 11-05-2016 15:53
on 11-05-2016 16:37
on 11-05-2016 16:37
on 11-05-2016 16:45
on 11-05-2016 16:45
@Curr946 wrote:
No delivery is guaranteed, there is just to many variables. Traffic, break downs, illness etc.
I've never heard of a service that promise a delivery by a specific time, unless its agreed on the day, as the driver can plan his route etc and will be able to give a rough time.
Well all I can says is all major uk carriers do have timed delivery services and in the past have used loads of them including Royal Mail special delivery . TNT before 9 as an example picked up in somerset at 15:30 delivered 8.45 TRURO Cornwall next day. Saved me the drive .
11-05-2016 16:49 - edited 11-05-2016 16:50
11-05-2016 16:49 - edited 11-05-2016 16:50
I don't tend to use these services often. Maybe I'm just cheap lol. But the likes of Argos etc will call on the day to offer an est time. Didn't think a small packet currier would be able to offer such a promise in advance. Could mean a van running 50 miles or more half empty.
on 11-05-2016 17:29
on 11-05-2016 17:29
Well the couriers o2 use to dispatch multiple hundreds or thousands of parcels a day can and so can a lot of other business to consumer parcel services
on 11-05-2016 18:42
on 11-05-2016 18:42
DPD give a specific timescale within an hour....they also give you the name of the driver and a map so you can track his progress...
Veritas Numquam Perit
on 11-05-2016 18:44
on 11-05-2016 18:44
I have a delivery Friday between 10 am to 1.00pm from DHL
13-05-2016 14:53 - edited 13-05-2016 14:54
13-05-2016 14:53 - edited 13-05-2016 14:54
@Curr946 I think you're a bit off in your beliefs that timed deliveries aren't possible. UKMail aren't a small company they're a huge company. I'm also certain they do offer timed deliveries.
As with most couriers if you're willing to pay a premium they'll get a package to its destination before a guaranteed deadline.
Anyhow, it seems the op in this case was offered such a service and hopefully will place a complaint to get a satisfactory resolution.
on 13-05-2016 14:55
on 13-05-2016 14:55
Have you received the phone now @Anonymous ?
on 14-05-2016 08:56
on 14-05-2016 08:56