Delivery to the UK, using the Doddle service?

Hi guys Been a long time lurker, but first time poster. Anyway, I don't wish to get my domestic Darknet order delivered to my home or office just in case someone stumbles on it and opens my incoming mail. I was considering using this service available here in the UK called Doddle. I'm sure there are numerous other services available but this is the one that I see almost everyday. As a basic overview, it simply looks like a small counter in a public area, with a large storage area which i assume is for inbound/outbound mail. https://www.doddle.com/ Here is the service on offer, now I was considering having an item delivered (UK to UK only!) to this service. But i wanted to check to see if anyone has used it before. If not, what are your thoughts and opinions? Do you believe they scrutinise all inbound mail? Do you believe they search anything or pass anything through a scanner maybe? What are the chances do you think of having something delivered and it arriving safely with no issues. Or do you believe it is too risky? I'm pretty certain if they did open a parcel(which technically they shouldn't because it's illegal I believe to open someone else mail, but maybe different terms and conditions are at play here considering you are paying for a collection/postal service you are using) Any advice would be much appreciated. If you think I could get a better response if I posted this under a different subreddit it would be great if you could point me in the right direction. Thanks!

PS. I see the prohibited items list, maybe someone can clarify this for me a bit further?

https://www.doddle.com/terms/#doddle-prohibited-fullList


Comments


[2 Points] sabaktes:

I've used it for 50+ orders and have never had an issue. I imagine, as a courier, they retain the right to x-ray outgoing packages as they are liable. I doubt they scan or are legally allowed to open incoming post.


[0 Points] timmay1234:

Seem's i have answered this myself, they reserve the right to X-Ray or even hand search your items! https://www.doddle.com/terms/#doddle-signup-standard It's under their terms and conditions. Damnit!

Prohibited and excluded items 10.1. You must not use any of the Doddle Services to send or receive any Prohibited Items. It is your responsibility to check and declare to us whether a Parcel contains Prohibited Items. We, at all times, reserve the right to reject a Parcel containing Prohibited Items or Excluded Items. 10.2. Our Prohibited Item and Excluded Item list for the Collect, Return and Domestic Send services can be found here: https://www.doddle.com/prohibited. 10.3. Our Prohibited Item list for the International Send Service can be found here https://www.doddle.com/prohibited. The key differences from the policy that applies to other Doddle Services are that you cannot send liquids, and there are additional restrictions on nail varnish and perfume. In addition to it including any Prohibited Item, a Parcel will be deemed unacceptable for international delivery if: a) it is classified as hazardous material, dangerous goods, prohibited or restricted articles by IATA (International Air Transport Association), ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organisation), ADR (European Road Transport Regulation on dangerous goods), any applicable government department or other relevant organisation (Dangerous Goods); b) it contains counterfeit goods, animals, bullion, currency, banderols / tax stickers, bearer form negotiable instruments, precious metals and stones, jewellery, personal valuables, pictures, real or imitation firearms, parts thereof, weapons, explosives and ammunition, human remains, pornography or illegal narcotics / drugs or; c) it contains any other item which we (or our subcontractors) decide cannot be carried safely or legally. 10.4. We reserve the right to security X-ray scan and/or inspect any Parcel and its contents including random hand search by physically opening and inspecting the Parcel for security reasons or reasons of suspicion that unauthorised items may be contained therein and you acknowledge and agree that any Parcel may be opened and the contents examined by us during the course of the Doddle Services. 10.5. If we have cause to open a Parcel in accordance with clause 10.4 above and no issues are found then we will repackage the Parcel at our own cost. 10.6. If any Parcel contains, or we have reasonable suspicion that a Parcel contains, any Prohibited Item or Dangerous Goods: a) we may deal with the Parcel (including any and all of its contents) at our sole and absolute discretion (without incurring any liability whatsoever to you and/or the intended recipient) including opening that Parcel, delaying processing of the Parcel or notification to or collection by you of the Parcel, disposing of the Parcel in whole or in part, or holding the Parcel for collection by you. We will be entitled to charge you: (i) the reasonable costs of disposal; and (ii) our reasonable administration costs (which shall be up to a maximum of £10); b) we may suspend or cancel (without incurring any liability whatsoever to you) your MyDoddle membership until such time that we are satisfied that there will be no further breaches of clause 10.1; and c) you agree to reimburse us for any reasonable costs, claims or liabilities that we incur as a result of you failing to comply with the requirements of this clause 10. 10.7. If you use the Doddle Services to collect or send any Excluded Items these will be carried and/or handled by us entirely at your own risk. It is your responsibility to check and declare to us whether a Parcel contains any Excluded Items. We do not accept any liability for loss of any Excluded Item or any damage to, or made by, an Excluded Item which is sent or received using the Doddle Services. 10.8. We may, acting reasonably, add or remove items from the list of Prohibited Items and/or Excluded Items without notice, but will publish the details of such additions or deletions on our Website. You must check the list of Prohibited Items and Excluded Items regularly and prior to using any of the Doddle Services. If you are unsure whether an item is a Prohibited Item or an Excluded Item please contact us at info@doddle.it or ask a member of staff at a Doddle Store.