Can you extend the pickup time for a Posti parcel?
When the extension is offered and what it costs.
Short answer
Posti says you can extend the pickup time only for parcels waiting at an outlet or a Parcel Locker, and only if the option to extend appears in OmaPosti. The extension lasts up to 14 days past the original last pickup date and costs 1.90 euros. The original last pickup date is shown in the notice of arrival.
Why
- Posti says the extension is up to 14 days.
- Posti gives the price of 1.90 euros.
- Posti says the option must appear in OmaPosti.
Details
A sender can also buy a longer storage time when sending. Posti lists 12 days for such parcels.
Tip
Extend the time before the last pickup day passes. After that, the parcel may already be on its way back.
What may differ
The extension is not offered for every item, so check OmaPosti for your parcel.
Common misconception
Extending pickup time is always free.
What actually happens
Posti charges 1.90 euros for the extension.
People also ask
- How long does Posti keep a parcel for pickup?
- Can someone else pick up my parcel?
- What happens to a parcel nobody collects?
Sources
- Posti: Picking up an itemChecked at:
This answer is for reference only. Postal prices and services change, so check Posti before you send.
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