With our busy lives in the office today it is impossible to find the time to browse through the local office supply store and pick up a load of supplies at the checkout on your way home. Nowadays the easiest way to obtain essential office supplies is through ordering online or by phone. These instances usually offer the most efficient way to place an order but what about collecting your items and what are the estimated times and extra costs to expect.
Upon browsing through the main websites of the leading office suppliers and from an interesting post on office delivery services on officesuppliesireland, I have roughly gathered the following points to note. Since they are not specific to any one office supplier, exact terms will vary but here is the rough estimate of office suppliers delivery terms.
Delivery Times: for light office supplies
Most office supply stores deliver items within 1-2 working days of order being placed.
Delivery times are usually 9-5 on standard working days (Mon-Fri).
Dublin areas and businesses
Some large Dublin based office suppliers can supply orders to areas within Dublin, on day of order provided it is placed well before 4pm (but depends on the company and your location).
Last call time for next day delivery
To ensure delivery is as soon as possible place your order well before 4pm (cutoff times vary). Any orders after this time arrive a day later.
Delivery Charges
Delivery is free for items over 75 euros
For items under 75 euros delivery charges apply ranging from 5 euros 8.99 (excluding VAT).
Policy on Bulkier items
Large bulkier items (furniture etc) require an extra service charge and 2-5 days delivery.
Delivery policy for out of Stock items
Most companies will sent email on their estimated delivery times and progress.
Extra tips to make Delivery less stressful
Be available or have a colleague around to collect item.
When supplying your company address give the exact address, including the office floor.
While this post just covers the basics of delivery policies if one wants to find out more check with the preferred company before placing your order. In the unlikely event of there being problems with delivery of your order most office supply companies will contact you and keep you informed.
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