The most widely used courier companies recently announced a price increase for their services starting March 1st, while even now, delivery fees make up a significant portion of the total cost, especially for lower-value orders.
Lately, consumers are increasingly looking for promotions that offer free delivery or alternative ways to purchase and pick up items in person. Now, there is an even better alternative—more convenient, easy to use, and cheaper than standard courier services. Automated postal stations are becoming more popular among users. According to a recent market study, more and more customers in the Balkans are selecting the "delivery to parcel locker" option. In 2023, this type of delivery accounted for 29% of shipments, compared to just 19% in 2022, according to Geopost. This trend is also growing in Bulgaria, where the segment has increased by 4% year-on-year—reaching 11% of deliveries in 2023, up from 7% in 2022.
The advantages of these stations are that you can pick up your parcel almost any time of the day (except when they are inside commercial locations, where you need to know the store’s open hours). There's no need to wait in line, as each order has a dedicated locker that you operate according to the instructions. If you choose cash-on-delivery payment, it is made by card.
Instead of waiting in line at a courier office and wasting time on unnecessary interactions, there are now several locations in the center of Plovdiv where you can collect your parcel quickly and efficiently.
One of the most convenient locations is at the Tunnel North bus stop, where a recently opened store now houses three automated postal stations, giving you a choice when placing an order. These lockers operate 24/7, meaning you can collect your parcel at any time within the specified pickup period.
There is also an option inside the supermarket at the “Hali” Shopping Center, connected to one of the delivery companies, but you will need to go along with the store’s working hours, which are from 7:30 AM to 10:00 PM daily.
Another parcel locker is located on “Gladstone” Street, just below the House of Science and Technology, where there are no time restrictions for collecting or dropping off parcels.
Additionally, the Central Post Office in Plovdiv has a self-service parcel locker on the ground floor, providing another convenient option.
With these alternatives, delivery costs can be reduced by nearly half, while also allowing for a flexible schedule and contactless pickup/drop-off.
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