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\n\tIf you do quite a bit of shopping online,\nyou must be well-acquainted with the agony of waiting for a parcel delivery.\nEither you are at work all day and hope you make it home in time to accept the\ndelivery, or you\u2019re traveling and cannot afford to get a \u2018sorry we missed you\u2019\nslip when you\u2019re back. Sometimes parcels are left out in the rain, and\nsometimes a well-meaning dog can shred them to pieces. The point is, leaving\ndeliveries to fate isn\u2019t an option! A few tweets to sum up the exasperating\nexperience with deliveries:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n\t\tWhat’s the worst \/ oddest place you\u2019ve ever had a parcel left? \n\t\tpic.twitter.com\/LPaYRbox7S<\/a>\n\t<\/p>

\n\t\t\u2014 Money Saving Expert (@MoneySavingExp) \n\t\tJuly 2, 2017<\/a>\n\t<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

\n\t\tOn my front doorstep with the this way up sign the wrong way. It was only a \u00a3800 computer… \n\t\tpic.twitter.com\/epoho6rTyg<\/a>\n\t<\/p>

\n\t\t\u2014 Marco Trinci (@MarcoTrinci) \n\t\tJuly 2, 2017<\/a>\n\t<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

\n\t\tThis little gem from \n\t\t@AmazonUK<\/a> was a push for me – a squeeze for the box too! pic.twitter.com\/C7XaaL4963<\/a>\n\t<\/p>

\n\t\t\u2014 Steve Gunnell (@steve_gunnell) \n\t\tJuly 2, 2017<\/a>\n\t<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

\n\t\tHad a parcel left in the recycling bin just before it was emptied by the binmen\n\t<\/p>

\n\t\t\u2014 Pete Greatorex (@murphygsd) \n\t\tJuly 3, 2017<\/a>\n\t<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

\n\tThat\u2019s why we\u2019ve introduced a new range of\nparcel lockers on our website. Having quite a few fans of online shopping here\nin our team, we think these are a great addition and would put many of your\ndelivery-related fears at rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do parcel lockers work?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\n\tA cross between mailboxes and standard\nlockers, parcel lockers incorporate the best of both worlds. They are anti-theft\ndevices that prevent unauthorized access, protect your fragile deliveries, and\nprovide a lockable storage area that is only accessible to you! There are\nseveral types of mechanisms, depending on how smooth & secure you\u2019d like\nthe process to be between you and the mailman!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n\tFor example, some parcel lockers are simply\nan empty box that can be left unlocked while you are away. The delivery person\nwould then open the locker, place your parcels in, then secure the locker. You\ncan then unlock the box with your own key when you come back! We recommend this\nif you know that your neighbourhood is free of pranksters who will be tampering\nwith your locker before the mailman makes his rounds!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n\tFor more security, lockers with anti-theft\nmechanism only provide an opening to insert packages on a anti-theft plate.\nWhen the courier closes the lid, parcels are tipped into a secure safe. The\nanti-theft plate prevents fishing and small hands from entering the safe\nthrough the lid. Simply unlock the safe door when you come back, and retrieve\nyour mail!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where can I install my parcel locker?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\n\tThese secure parcel lockers are available\nwith a top lid or a front lid, and can be wall mounted, bolted to the floor or free\nstanding. This depends on the easiest way to receive incoming mail. For\nexample, if your front porch offers limited space, a wall mounted front lidded\nparcel locker would do the trick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Small Parcel Lockers<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\n\tIf you have a front gate that is locked but\nstill wish to receive mail in your absence, a wall mountable parcel locker can\nbe secured to the front gate bars. We highly recommend larger (therefore\nheavier) parcel lockers to be wall-fixed on the ground, as this would give the\nimpression that they are bolted to the ground (more secure) without damaging\nsidewalks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tall Parcel Locker<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\n\tLarge buildings and smaller offices can keep\non receiving mail when no one is available to personally accept parcels.\n This\ncan help your staff use their time for more productive tasks and \ndistribute\nmail when it is more convenient for them. Alternatively, installing a \nparcel locker indoors as a drop box is a good idea for outgoing mail!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Internal Parcel Drop Locker<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

What if my deliveries require a signature?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\n\tThese parcel lockers can be customised with\na barcode to include your name or address. This digital signature lets your\nmailman flag your delivery as \u2018received\u2019, so you don\u2019t have to be physically\npresent at the time of delivery! The digital signature is usually located on\nthe inside of your parcel locker and can be customised by suppliers. Simply\nspecify at the time of the order what 15 characters you\u2019d like to include. This\nservice is usually subject to an additional charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n\tWe hope you found this post helpful!\nRemember, our sales team is available on live chat for any additional\ninformation about our products, we strive to answer your questions as\naccurately as possible<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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