TLC Direct

[Superspark23]

Hi, does anyone know who TLC direct use as their main courier? I'm about to order a few bits from them for the first time, but a bit concerend if im not around when they deliver it incase i have to drive miles away to pick up my goods thanks.

 

[SimpleSimon]

Usually what happens is the order goes to the nearest branch who get what they can and usually use their own delivery drivers.
I've seen them using DHL before if not coming from branch.

 

[Superspark23]

I have no local branch near me, so i assume they'll use DHL like you say then. I'm also assumming that you've use them in the past, are they okay to use? and have you had any issues with them?

thanks

 

[topquark]

I have no local branch near me, so i assume they'll use DHL like you say then. I'm also assumming that you've use them in the past, are they okay to use? and have you had any issues with them?

thanks

Don't assume you'll get next day delivery, even if they are local. I've been let down a couple of times "because the van was full". Not had any experience of DHL delivery from them though.

 

[Superspark23]

thanks, i'm supprised by there prices, alot of their equipmwnt is cheaper than my local wholesalers, for the same brands. Hopfully everything turns up undamaged and correct.

 

[rick.oshea]

Signed up with Electricfix a few months ago and have ordered via the mail order line (goods straight from the factory) a few times - if the orders over £50, its free postage, as to date, its been a good service......... with everything I have ordered in stock. You need to register instore first (or I did anyway)

The instore counter service is another matter for another thread!......... not really sure what they stock behind the partition in our local Electricfix, as it ain't anything electrical

 

[topquark]

Yes, I've registered with ElectricFix as well, although I've not used them yet as I find things are generally cheaper elsewhere.

 

[SimpleSimon]

I have no local branch near me, so i assume they'll use DHL like you say then. I'm also assumming that you've use them in the past, are they okay to use? and have you had any issues with them?

thanks

For prices theyre really good. Delivery I don't know, I'm fortunate that they are half a mile away from my house and my branch is good.

 

[fishwebdesign]

I would say the vast majority of orders from TLC Direct are delivered next day.

Local TLC branches hold stock for local deliveries and they also use a next day Carrier delivery service.

 

[brucelee]

Hi
I have ordered from TLC direct as like you found they were cheaper on some items
they were delivered for free and it came within a few days ask them to deliver to a neighbour who is in and will sign for them if needed

I have also registered with electrafix firstly online then when i went to store had to do it all again so was a bit of a pain and 30 min to sort

anyway theyre good and have a free telephone I needed to have a BG 16A CB they jsut gave me a refund as was out of stock even though it was after 30 days
and didnt have to send the old one back
wish i had registered before i had purchased a load of items from screwfix and saved myself and the customer a few bob

 

[hasel5]

my mate deals with all internet enquiries and orders for tlc and they are pretty good with it a s well

 

[Taylortwocities]

TLC good supplier IMO. I've got a feeling they use ParcelFarce, as do ElectricFix/ScrewyFix.

Always had excellent service from both suppliers and no quibble returns from both.

TLC-Direct used to be 2-3 days for their deliveries but they have really speeded this up . The last couple of orders came next day.

 

[hasel5]

Its a very slick operation and think they use a few different couriers

 

[drew35]

Everything I order from TLC is delivered by Parcel Force so it probably depends on your area. My deliveries from Electric Fix also come from Parcel Force.

 

[oldtimer]

I just got an order from them but I missed the delivery so I had to go out the airport to get it from TNT