Stores that use RM Special Delivery?

[ukaskew]

Do any of the UK camera retailers (new or used) use, or offer the option of Royal Mail Special Delivery?

I live in a village right on the boundary of the Bristol depots for pretty much all couriers, so it's a 60 mile round trip on a Saturday morning whenever I get a delivery from one of them. We're both at work in the week and both work at large education establishments, so delivery to work is not very safe. With RMSD, it's a 2 minute drive to the local sorting office before work.

I find myself using eBay and the classifieds purely because I know I'm going to get a RMSD (many eBay sellers have a specific RMSD option). I appreciate it's not the cheapest option for retailers, but I would be willing to pay the difference (which is certainly less than 60 miles of fuel and 3 hours wasted!)

 

[gramps]

Why not ask the supplier you want to use if they will do it for you?

 

[ukaskew]

Why not ask the supplier you want to use if they will do it for you?

I've not had much luck with that before, plus I was hoping to find somewhere today to ensure I get it before this weekend.

I think I've just found one anyhow...http://www.cameracentreuk.com/

 

[chrism_scotland]

Ffordes tend to use Special Delivery, very good service from them usually.

 

[tijuana taxi]

After a big cock up with a delivery from a courier I requested Hdew use RMSD which they were happy to comply with

 

[modchild]

I bought a 5D2 with 24-105 f4L kit and a 5D3 body from Hdew Cameras and they used RMSD for both deliveries. For the 5D3 they arranged a saturday delivery for me, at no extra cost to me as it was around £12 extra, as they made a slight cock up on my order and it was delayed from the expected friday delivery date. I can't fault the customer service of Hdew as they let me know the status all through the order by email and phone.
They usually use a one day courier but if you ask I'm sure they would do RMSD without a problem.