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Started by spitfire58, December 20, 2016, 14:08:40 PM

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spitfire58

Hi Guys,
I had to send a set of keys to our solicitor which do not seem to have arrived. Sent by tracked Royal Mail but Spanish postal system does not seem to track as well as UK. Does anyone know of a reliable locksmith out there who could open a door & change a lock barrel ? Thanks in advance

chollis

Might be worth waiting if you can. I used a Royal Mail tracked service that stated 1day UK, 3 days Europe, 7 days rest of world. Took 8 days to get here. Tracker showed it in Madrid for ages, but it in fact went Heathrow, Madrid, Las Palmas, Fuerteventura. All international Royal Mail goes out of Heathrow with no direct flight to Canary Islands, hence the route. It wasn't Christmas when I used it, so add a couple of days for that.
If you can not wait, where is your property and will advise re locksmith. 

Johnrgby2

If something gets to Madrid out of the UK add at least a week

caza

Hi ,
Try  Fuerte Locksmiths ! Andy 693 365 739 !
Not used him , but saw him and van around complex , so took his details for emergencys !
Caleta area !

Hope it helps !

spitfire58

Thanks to all.  :D :D
It was posted 9/12 & showed at Heathrow heading for "Barajas" then nothing since. Possibly held up with Xmas post. Will wait a few more days but thanks for all the input. If nothing after Xmas will try your guy caza

woe10

I've had stuff held at Barajas (Madrid) airport for two weeks, then sent on to Gran Canaria for 4 days before finally being sent to Rosario. Then again I've had small packets arrive in 4 days.

PS, re your keys, Andy's yer man. He's in Triqui.

emmi


DaveW


waggy

Large Xmas card from N Wales to Zaragoza in 2 days.

Johnrgby2

Quote from: waggy on December 23, 2016, 15:05:16 PM
Large Xmas card from N Wales to Zaragoza in 2 days.

You can never rely on it thats the problem.
A couple of months ago I bought some electronic gear fro a friend who does not have an Ebay account
.
China to Madrid = 9 days.

Madrid to Las Palmas = 17 days.

Las Palmas to Rosario = 5 days.

Rosario to me  = 2 days.

Me to my mate = 12 mins

Spike On Q

Don't forget it's a packet so may attract the attention of customs in Las Palmas. May add a few more day.
Much quicker Fuerte to UK. Five days Correos Certified Express. Obviously things will get worse after Brexit as the UK becomes isolated.

Deso

Regards, Neil
Looking forward to the day I tick the "One way only" box when booking flights to Fuerte. [:)]

spitfire58

Keys turned up. All good !!

caza

Good news Spitfire ,

Happy New Year to All !

spitfire58

Thanks caza.
and from us also.

"Happy New Year Everyone" Hope you all have a great 2017 . . . Ron & Yvonne