Noob question about OcUK delivery times

Angilion · 3 Oct 2020 at 07:25

I'm sure this information should be on the shop website, but if it is then I've failed to find it.

Is it possible to specify a timeframe for OcUK delivery? Specifically, any time after 10:00 any day mon-sat?

I've had stuff delivered from OcUK to my workplace before (it's far more convenient for me than having it delivered to my home) but it never mattered before because my workplace was open from silly o'clock in the morning. Post-lockdown, it now doesn't open until 10:00 so any delivery earlier than that will fail.

I "need" a 2TB SSD to replace the last remaining HDD in my PC because it's the only thing left that makes any sound outside of gaming and that is A Terrible Thing. I'd rather buy it from OcUK, despite another source having delivery lockers conveniently placed on my way to work.

Efour · 3 Oct 2020 at 07:32

Delivery lockers > bs

Angilion · 3 Oct 2020 at 07:54

Efour said:
Delivery lockers > bs

Would you elaborate? Delivery lockers are indeed better than bovine excrement, but that's so obvious that I think you can't be posting to say that.

Efour · 3 Oct 2020 at 08:02

The delivery locker is the best easiest solution in your case.
So buy from a company whose shipper will use it.
That's my B's

You could spend time trying to arrange otherwise but even then it could cost said time and money.
I wish you the sincerest success in your quest.
A 2tb SSD is a noble cause.

Or the classic, risk it for a biscuit. They
Attempt delivery, fail, then reschedule to another day where you say "after 10am cos we is closed innit"

Angilion · 3 Oct 2020 at 08:18

In this case, it's "risk it for a Haribo" rather than a biscuit

It's just because I prefer to buy from OcUK. Some places allow some sort of delivery window and it's not like I'm asking for a delivery at a precise time to the minute. Any time from 1000 to 2200 would work. Or 1200 to 2200 on a sunday. If that's possible, delivery to my workplace is even more convenient than the lockers. I have to go hundreds of metres out of my way to get to the lockers!

And the other place doesn't give Haribo. Shocking!

Efour · 3 Oct 2020 at 08:19

Ok now I understand. I apologize.

Bickaxe · 3 Oct 2020 at 11:00

Something that size may arrive in the post rather than by courier.

Anytime I am due a delivery, DPD send a message which gives me options to choose from if I will not be around.

Dave M · 3 Oct 2020 at 12:36

Select DPD (probably be the only option due to price anyway), make sure you put your mobile number in so DPD can send you a text message. I think if you like you can wait until you get the 1 hour window text message and still divert it (another day or a dpd collection point/depot)