post office next day delivery

[filthiestfis]

Is it possible to post an item from the UK to arrive in Dublin through next day delivery?

[Buenchico]

If by, 'is it possible?,' you mean could an item take just one day from the UK to Dublin, the answer is probably 'Yes'. If you posted an item at, say, Liverpool sorting office in the early hours of Monday morning, I would think that it might be quite likely to be delivered in Dublin at some time on Tuesday. (I chose Liverpool for my example because most mail for Ireland probably goes through John Lennon Airport, which is used for large amounts of air mail. The further away from Liverpool, or possibly London, you post an item, the less likely it would be to get to Dublin by the following day).

However, if what you really want to know is whether there is any Royal Mail service which offers a guarantee of next day delivery in Dublin, the answer has to be 'No'. I've got a copy of the Royal Mail's publication 'Mail Made Easy' in front of me. Page 9 has maps showing the 'guaranteed' delivery times which are available for different areas. It specifically states, "Republic of Ireland: No Special Delivery service available".

Chris

[filthiestfis]

ugh. Im ******** then.

[filthiestfis]

is there a courier service that can guarantee delivery?

[Buenchico]

Good morning. It's good to know I'm not the only insomniac on AB!

I can't recommend any particular courier service but you could try FedEx:
http://www.fedex.com/gb/services/europefirst.h tml?link=2

Chris

[filthiestfis]

Thanks Chris. You always have the right answers! How on earth do you do it?

[dzug]

Maybe too late now but Parcelforce 'International Datapost' is guaranteed to get to Dublin in 24 hours and the rest of Ireland in 48 - this definitely is sold at larger post offices.

Although Parcelforce are part of the Royal Mail Group they publish a separate price list and the two parts do little to acknowledge each other's existence.

[filthiestfis]

really dzug? I need to have it there by saturday so I can still post it off tomorrow! But how much will it cost? its only a bloody letter!

[dzug]

You may be unlucky. Next day delivery rarely applies on Saturdays and I don't think it does here.

I've closed the Parcelforce web page now but from memory the minimum rate was something like �33 for a 500g package/letter.

Maybe back to the couriers - but check they deliver on Saturdays first. If they do there'll be an extra fee to pay undoubtedly.

[Buenchico]

Parcelforce charge a minimum of �33.25 for their International Datapost service. However, Saturday and Sunday are both listed as 'non-working days'.

Sorry!

Chris

[filthiestfis]

********!

[Buenchico]

Me again.

Your best chance of getting a letter to Dublin by Saturday (without paying ridiculous prices) is to use Airsure. The service doesn't provide guaranteed delivery but it does ensure priority handling in the UK and an assurance that the letter would be placed on the first available flight.

If you can take your letter to a Post Office first thing tomorrow, it would probably be at a sorting office in Dublin by the end of the day. With a bit of luck, the Irish postal service should be able to deliver it on Saturday.

Airsure prices are �4.20 greater than European airmail prices. For example, a light letter would cost �4.64. An envelope containing 20 sheets of printer paper would cost �5.03.

As I've stated, there's no guarantee of next day delivery but, given that most courier firms will probably charge around �50 for a Saturday delivery in Dublin, it might be your only sensible option. At least you'll know whether it got there on Saturday or not. Airsure items are electronically tracked; you can check where they've got to by inputting the reference number at www.royalmail.com or by phoning 0845 609 2609.

Chris

[filthiestfis]

Thanks Chris. To be honest this has all been a nightmare. It is a ticket I have sold for an event taking place this sunday in Dublin, hence why it must arrive on saturday.

So tomorrow 9am I will have to be in the post office here and pay for airsure and if the poor guy at the other end doesnt receive it on time then I will have to give him a refund and I will be a fiver short of the money-what Airsure costs me.
Have you used Airsure before? I mean, is it likely to arrive on saturday? I just think its too optimistic but hey, yr right. Id rather gamble losing a fiver than losing 30 quid to courrier it! Thanks once again for your help Buenchico.

[Carakeel]

Filthiestfis, I used to work for the International courier company TNT Skypak in Germany and often sent things from there to Ireland next day delivery. I am pretty sure they or any of the other International courier companies will deliver next day to Dublin, as long as you phone them before 11:30am. Phone around. They will guarantee it arrives by a certain time, but you will have to pay extra for that service. If you don't want to try TNT Skypak, try DHL, Fedex etc.

[Buenchico]

I've sent and received a few items using Airsure, but never to or from Ireland. Based upon my own experiences, I still think that you have quite a good chance of getting the ticket to Dublin on Saturday. I've known ordinary airmail (without Airsure), to and from places like France and the Netherlands, to be delivered the day after posting. So you've got a reasonable chance of achieving the same result by using Airsure to Ireland).

You'll just have to keep logging on to the Royal Mail website, while crossing your fingers, to see how far it's got ;-)

Good luck!

Chris

[filthiestfis]

How will the Royal Mail tell me how far its got? Its pants! I sent a special delivery item yesterday which arrived today cos the person informed me of it, but tonight, having used track and trace on their website, they are unable to tell me if its arrived! Not only this but many times I have used recorded delivery and it wont tell me for days on the website!

[filthiestfis]

I mean the Royal Mail Track and Trace is pants!

[filthiestfis]

BUENCHICO:

I consider you to be a fountain of information and Id like to ask you a non-related question but I dont know where to fit it, whether in travel or jobs and education. Basically, Im 25, and Id like to work in Peru in some form of way for a year (possibly longer after this period) but I would need to save up. I am fluent in Spanish so thats some sort of advantage, but I gather that all jobs are scarce over there. Id like to live in Lima, have you heard or do you know of any possible way to accomplish this, say, with a 12 month limit, so that I can achieve this by the end of next year?
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[Buenchico]

Hi again.

I'm determined to get to bed slightly earlier tonight than I did last night, so please forgive me if I don't immediately look into your question. This post is just to let you know that I've read it and I will reply to it.

In the meantime, perhaps you could indicate any special skills or talents you might have which could help you find employment in Lima?

Chris

[Buenchico]

First thoughts:

Bad news: You can't get a working visa for Peru unless you've already got a job lined up. (The employer has to apply for it. You can't 'upgrade' a tourist visa once you're there).

Good news: Unlike many other countries, an employer is not required to prove that he has sought applications from Peruvian nationals and been unable to fill the post. (At least, there's nothing about such a policy on the relevant page of the Peruvian Consulate's website).

Source:
http://www.conperlondres.com/Html_Files/VISAS/ working_visa.htm

There are plenty of online job sites for Peru, such as this one:
http://pe.3wjobs.com/cgi-bin/jobs_search_busca r_trabajo.cgi
It might be easier for you to check the details, than for me, because my Spanish is a little rusty. What type of work are you looking for?

Chris

[filthiestfis]

Thanks a lot for your useful information Chris. I am not sure what work I would like to do out there, even volunteering involves costs. I have had a look at the sources you have given me. I dont know what to do, the jobs advertised are for the present and I would need to save up quite a bit firstly :I what a headache! But thank you ever so much!!!