Deliveries to sites

JTCamper replied on 03/04/2018 19:08

JTCamper

Posted on 03/04/2018 19:08

Hello all, I have just been told that the Caravan and Motorhome Club Wardens are not allowed to receive / sign for parcels whilst you are staying on site.
I have orders bits and bobs from Amazon etc before whilst staying on sites without any issue but today I was told by a Warden at West Ayton this was not allowed. Apparently they are allowed to sign for parcels if it is an emergency and it is prearranged with them.
I ordered a new cable for my wife’s new phone as it had a USB-C connector.

£319 for my stay here... I am not asking for much just a signature and a 1 hour home for a small box.

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DavidKlyne replied on 04/04/2018 08:06

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DavidKlyne

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Posted on 04/04/2018 08:06

I am sure most wardens would be happy to help in a situation whereby a member needed to have something delivered to site as a matter of urgency. I once had an awning part delivered to Morton in Marsh and the warden very kindly delivered it to my pitch! However the difference seems to be is that I discussed my issue with the warden before going ahead with the delivery and I think that is an essential courtesy.

David

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Oneputt replied on 04/04/2018 08:21

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Posted on 04/04/2018 08:21

Most delivery company's give a AM or PM delivery and then text a half hour delivery time. I would just go to reception and wait outside until the courier arrived, proof of identity then hey presto all done. No need to involve the wardens

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SteveL replied on 04/04/2018 08:33

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Posted on 04/04/2018 08:21 by Oneputt

Most delivery company's give a AM or PM delivery and then text a half hour delivery time. I would just go to reception and wait outside until the courier arrived, proof of identity then hey presto all done. No need to involve the wardens

Posted on 04/04/2018 08:33

Amazon used to have a tracker which showed what number parcel you were in the queue and ETA. But lately all I seem to get on it is out for delivery and delivery that day by 8pm.

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Posted on 04/04/2018 08:33 by SteveL

Amazon used to have a tracker which showed what number parcel you were in the queue and ETA. But lately all I seem to get on it is out for delivery and delivery that day by 8pm.

Posted on 04/04/2018 09:01

If delivery is as part of normal postal delivery there may not be much issue for a small padded envelope. If by courier there may be no one in the office and an unauthorised person wandering around site with a package

KeefySher replied on 04/04/2018 09:07

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Posted on 04/04/2018 08:21 by Oneputt

Most delivery company's give a AM or PM delivery and then text a half hour delivery time. I would just go to reception and wait outside until the courier arrived, proof of identity then hey presto all done. No need to involve the wardens

Posted on 04/04/2018 09:07

Campsites are not always in areas of coverage to receive text messages or internet connection for e-mails.

Fortunately, last weekend, the pizza delivery was effected as I stood loitering outside the gate at a CAMC site, with no need to disturb the warden I had requested a call from the delivery agent as they approached the site, in the online ordering portal where special instructions could be left, in order to expedite things and ensure it was piping hot. This technology lark is not exactly rocket science is it.

Wot's the record for posts on a thread? Can this get near to? Sunday departures anyone?

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Posted on 04/04/2018 08:30 by

I forgot to mention that the site I used in Portugal had a parcel waiting for me when we arrived. I had ordered my 2018 ACSI book etc., and knowing we would be away when it was delivered I asked if it could be sent our location. The ACSI response was “yes, no problem” you will be on an ACSI site and they will be happy to help. Immediately after I had booked in the receptionist gave me the parcel. Its receipt had been logged on their system and had flagged up. There were dozens of other similar parcels waiting for their owners to arrive. Receiving a service is far better than having to beg a favour.

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Tinwheeler replied on 04/04/2018 09:20

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Posted on 04/04/2018 07:49 by

I think you know perfectly well what that I meant by that phrase but if you cant understand I will spell it out for you. The OP as a guest paying for the privilege of staying at facility operated by an organisation that markets itself as a members club could in the view of most people reasonably expect a small request to be met with a different response than outright refusal.

Posted on 04/04/2018 09:20

Hey, why so spiky, David?

Of course I knew what you meant. I was agreeing with your choice of words but using them in a different context.

There was no need to be defensive as you weren’t under attack.

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Posted on 03/04/2018 21:12 by Oneputt

What’s the difference between an emergency package and a non emergency and how would a warden know the difference.

Posted on 04/04/2018 09:22

The difference is that the member informs the warden of its urgency and the warden agrees. Pretty simple question really.

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Posted on 04/04/2018 07:46 by cyberyacht

What I find slightly surprising is that, given phones are now considered essential to the life support system, one would set off without the requisite cables in the first place.

Posted on 04/04/2018 09:30

Not that surprising really. I had cause on two occasions last year to make similar purchases.

The charger that I had in the caravan I realised was not the correct one for my tablet and had insufficient output to recharge at a reasonable rate whilst the tablet was in use.

During the same trip I bought Fliss a tablet s well. The supplied lead was a little short if she was sat in her normal position and charging during use. A longer lead required. Both occasions we made do for a day or so and then picked one up on our travels

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