I tend to use UPS now. Seem to be the cheapest by far and will pick up from a private individual. Also bend over backwards with a problem. Last year I had something sent to Cornwall but due to unforeseen circumstances i was 300 miles away!!!!

One quick phone call and they told me to tell the recipient down there to refuse delivery and for me to give them a new address. They then delivered it to my whereabouts 300 extra miles away no extra charge!!

They also beat Royal Mail hands down on price.