The Joy of Parcel Force

[Sheen]

I made this thread to basically start a discussion about Parcel Force. Is it a good service or a bad service, give us your own opinions. I will share mine:

My Opinion
I think Parcel Force is a good courier, but then it has its moments. For example today I have a new laptop coming, and I use their track and trace service. However, it has said since early this morning - 13-01-2011 06:41 Charlton Depot Loaded to vehicle for delivery.

Now I know that it has been loaded, but surely by now at 10:25 it is out for delivery? My rant of the day I guess is - Can someone stop being lazy and update the track and trace service more often!?

Another issue I have is the staff, the delivery driver once knocked on my door and then just stood there for about 10 seconds staring at me... I wasn't sure why but then all of a sudden he said 'Delivery' and gave me the parcel. To me that is kinda weird. Normally when I get a delivery (not parcel force) they give me the parcel let me sign for it and drive off.

My opinion isn't really based around a major issue but I am saying they should improve at least.

Now it is your turn.. what is your opinion on Parcel Force?

[LMS16]

They're fairly good, although I must admit track and trace's are shocking!
I was waiting for my iPad to come today & all it said was loaded on vehicle :S

It doesnt put me off using a courier though

Lew.

[scott]

When ever I get deliverys from them they always seem to be when they say they are going to be so I can't really fault them!

[Sheen]

They're fairly good, although I must admit track and trace's are shocking!
I was waiting for my iPad to come today & all it said was loaded on vehicle :S

It doesnt put me off using a courier though

Lew.

Thats exactly what I got, however I am happy now, I have got my laptop and it is fantastic xP.

[Neversoft]

Never really bothered with Parcel Force myself. Although every time Amazon have sent me something using Home Delivery Network (HDNL) I have had a problem. Every time. I just stick with Royal Mail.

[Catzsy]

I think Parcel force are much better than royal mail but the HDNL are I agree utter crap!

[Oleh]

I hate HDNL, The local depo is miles away and they usually deliver at such obscure times.

DHL are utterly amazing. was walking home from 6form 2 days ago and just opened door as the van pulled up

ive used parcel force once and they said between 7 and 5.. it came at half 6

[matt$]

I order a game and it got delivered with parcel force, i found it next to my mums car a few days later so i reported it not delivered and got my money back and kept the game cause no one had signed for it most of their workers aren't too bright.

[dirrty]

well duh nothing is gonna be perfect. aslong as the majority of the time they're fine, that's the main thing.

[Sheen]

I order a game and it got delivered with parcel force, i found it next to my mums car a few days later so i reported it not delivered and got my money back and kept the game cause no one had signed for it most of their workers aren't too bright.

Exactly, the workers are stupid really.. and their 'policy' states they drop it off at a nearby post office.