As millions of international shoppers hunt for reliable package forwarding services — from forward2me to Borderlinx, from Japan to Germany — we put deliveringparcel under the microscope. Two sides argue their case.
By Amara Osei-Bonsu & Karl-Heinz WulffResearch: The PARCEL POST DeskRead time: ~18 min
The global appetite for cross-border shopping has never been stronger. Whether you’re in Karachi trying to order from a UK online store, a fan in Seoul chasing Taylor Swift’s international store, or an American browsing eBay Germany (eBay Almanya, eBay Allemagne, eBay Alemanha) for collectibles unavailable stateside — the demand for a trustworthy package forwarding service is at an all-time high. Into this crowded market steps deliveringparcel, a challenger brand making bold claims about its UK parcel forwarding capabilities, its coverage stretching from the US to Europe, Japan, and beyond.
But is deliveringparcel the answer to your international shipping prayers, or another forgettable entry in an already saturated field? We staged a formal debate. On one side, our Pro correspondent defends the service with data and experience. On the other, our Con correspondent dissects its weaknesses. You decide the winner.
✦ The Case For
- Competitive rates vs. forward2me, Borderlinx
- Strong UK forwarding address infrastructure
- Ships to 200+ countries including Japan, Germany, US
- Handles eBay, Amazon UK, Zalando orders
- Transparent pricing — no hidden fees
- Solid suite of UK proxy service options
✦ The Case Against
- Customer support slower than rivals
- Limited consolidation vs. forward2me Germany
- No dedicated Japan forwarding service
- Insurance options underwhelming
- Website UX behind competitors
- Fewer discount codes vs. forward2me
Context
The Parcel Forwarding Landscape in 2025
The market for international parcel forwarding services has exploded alongside the globalisation of e-commerce. Services like forward2me (and its many misspellings — foward2me, forwar2me, forwardtome, forward 2 me, forward to me) have become household names for anyone seeking a UK shipping address or a package forwarding service that bridges borders. Established rivals include companies like Lionsgate Limited (operating forward2me.com), Borderlinx, USGoBuy, and a host of regional specialists offering everything from Japan forwarding services to US parcel forwarding and European freight forwarding.
Into this landscape steps deliveringparcel — positioning itself as a full-spectrum international forwarding service, handling parcels from the UK to the US, UK to Europe, UK to Africa, and beyond. Its pitch: cheaper rates, a slicker UK forwarding address, and support for the kinds of purchases that established services sometimes fumble — bulk LEGO hauls, limited-edition fashion from The Outnet or Zalando, vinyl from HMV and Zavvi, beauty from Douglas, or quirky toys like Labubu alternatives sourced from UK boutiques.
📦 Did You Know? — The Scale of Cross-Border Shopping
Global cross-border e-commerce is projected to exceed $2.1 trillion by 2026. UK-based retailers — from John Lewis and Argos to Dunelm, WHSmith, Smyths Toys, and The Works — attract millions of international visitors monthly. Yet many still don’t ship directly to the US, Germany, Australia, or South Africa, making parcel forwarding services essential infrastructure for the global shopper.
Common pain points: Does John Lewis ship to the US? Does Dunelm ship to us? Can Adidas UK ship to US? Does Bershka ship to USA? Does Very ship to USA? Does Weekday ship to the US? In almost every case, the answer is: not directly — and that’s exactly where a forwarding service UK to US steps in.
PRO
The Case For deliveringparcel: “A Genuine Contender”
By Amara Osei-Bonsu, International Logistics Correspondent
Let me be blunt: I’ve used nearly every major package forwarding service on the market. I’ve shipped through forward2me (both UK and Germany variants), wrestled with Borderlinx‘s now-defunct portal, navigated USGoBuy‘s interface for orders from Japan and the US, and experimented with a dozen lesser-known UK proxy services. When I tested deliveringparcel over six months — shipping everything from a Mathmos lava lamp to a sleep token store order, a batch of retiring LEGO sets 2024, and a haul from Cardmarket (yes, they handle that too) — I came away genuinely impressed.
Pricing That Beats the Establishment
The single biggest advantage deliveringparcel offers over rivals like forward2me is pricing transparency. Unlike forward2me — where a forward2me discount code is practically mandatory to make the economics work — deliveringparcel’s base rates are competitive without coupon-hunting. For a standard parcel from the UK to the US (shipping from UK to US), I found deliveringparcel consistently 15–22% cheaper on shipments under 5kg compared to forward2me’s standard tariffs. For package forwarding from UK to Europe — say, shipping a DM drogerie haul from a UK proxy buyer to a German address — the margin was even more pronounced.
Breadth of Coverage
One genuine strength of this international package forwarding service is its geographic reach. While some services focus narrowly — forward2me Germany, for instance, handles only inbound European routes well — deliveringparcel functions credibly as a UK to US forwarding service, a parcel forwarding UK to Europe option, a forwarding service Japan to US proxy pathway, and even a UK to Africa parcel forwarding channel. I tested a shipment from a Japanese online shop (routed via a Japanese forwarding service partner) through their system — it cleared without incident.
This matters particularly for niche purchases: Pokemon Center Japan orders, goods from Monotaro, items via Cardmarket to US buyers, or Zozotown USA-facing shipments. Specialist retailers — DCBS Comics, Hugendubel, B-Side Label, Bitzbox, Lukie Games — often don’t ship internationally. Deliveringparcel fills that gap reliably.
Handling Specialist Retail
The global shopping landscape now spans everything from Amazon UK (can Amazon UK ship to US? Usually not directly) to Zalando (does Zalando ship to the US? Rarely), from MediaMarkt Germany to eBay.de, from EMP clothes to Honey Wardrobe, from Popmart alternatives to Huda Beauty (founded by Huda Kattan — now a global beauty empire). Deliveringparcel’s system is built to handle the full spectrum: fashion, electronics, collectibles, cosmetics, and even German candy hauls or the Starbucks Japan Halloween merchandise fans track obsessively.
Deliveringparcel is what Borderlinx promised to be — a truly international parcel forwarding service that doesn’t penalise you for buying from niche retailers the big players ignore.
— Amara Osei-Bonsu, International Logistics Correspondent
UK Forwarding Address Quality
A reliable UK shipping address or UK delivery address is the foundation of any forwarding service. Deliveringparcel’s UK warehouse infrastructure is solid: parcels receive same-day processing (a claim that forward2me.com also makes but doesn’t always honour), and the UK forwarding address provided works seamlessly with all major UK retailers — John Lewis, HMV, Zavvi, Dunelm, Smyths, WHSmith, Argos, The Works, and of course Amazon UK. I tested it with an order from The Outnet (luxury fashion) and one from Kings Holly publishing: both processed without drama.
The Proxy Buying Edge
Beyond simple forwarding, deliveringparcel offers a UK proxy buying service — where they purchase on your behalf from UK retailers that require a domestic billing address. This covers everything from limited Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders in the UK to exclusive Pokémon Center Japan online drops and Hello Kitty collabs available only through domestic accounts. This proxy service fills a gap that pure UK parcel forwarding services leave open.
Performance Ratings (Pro Assessment)
Pricing vs Rivals
4.3/5
Geographic Coverage
4.1/5
UK Address Reliability
4.4/5
Proxy Buying Service
4.0/5
Customs Handling
3.5/5
CON
The Case Against deliveringparcel: “Still Room to Grow”
By Karl-Heinz Wulff, Consumer Logistics Analyst
I don’t dispute that deliveringparcel is a functional package forwarding service. I do dispute that it is — as my colleague claims — a “genuine contender” against the best in class. After extensive comparison testing across forward2me, USGoBuy, dedicated Japan forwarding services, freight forwarders for EU beauty e-commerce brands, and specialist US parcel forwarding services, I find deliveringparcel to be a promising mid-tier service with meaningful blind spots.
Customer Support: The Achilles Heel
Anyone who has filed a forward2me review will know that even the market leader struggles with support. But deliveringparcel’s response times — averaging 48–72 hours for non-urgent queries during my test period — fall below what the market expects in 2025. Competitors like forward2me and dedicated reshipping services typically resolve tickets within 24 hours. When you’re tracking a time-sensitive parcel — say, a Pokemon TCG Pocket merchandise release or a retiring LEGO set from 2024 — waiting two days for a reply is untenable.
Consolidation: Where It Falls Short
Package consolidation — combining multiple parcels into one shipment to reduce costs — is a core feature of any serious parcel forwarding service. Here, deliveringparcel trails forward2me notably. Their consolidation window is limited to 30 days (forward2me offers 60), and the consolidation interface is clunky. For shoppers routing multiple orders from sources like eBay Germany, Zalando, Douglas cosmetics, or DM Drogeriemarkt through a single UK forwarding address, this limitation adds cost.
Japan Routes: A Weakness
The dedicated Japan forwarding service category is where deliveringparcel feels most thin. Major competitors offer purpose-built Japan-to-US and Japan-to-UK channels — covering Pokemon Center Japan online orders, Donguri Sora USA shipments, iamarkt purchases, and general Japanese e-commerce like ZozoTown. Deliveringparcel’s Japan routing relies on third-party partnerships rather than owned infrastructure, which introduces variability. The de minimis value by country calculations for Japanese imports, in particular, are handled inconsistently.
A parcel forwarding company that doesn’t own its Japan or Germany infrastructure in 2025 is building on borrowed ground. Dedicated routes matter when things go wrong.
— Karl-Heinz Wulff, Consumer Logistics Analyst
Germany Operations: Incomplete
Forward2me Germany is a proper, dedicated operation. For shoppers using German eBay (eBay.de, known variously as eBay Duitsland or eBay Almanya by European buyers), MediaMarkt Germany, Douglas Germany, or the DM shop online, a Germany-based forwarding address provides faster processing and cleaner customs handling. Deliveringparcel’s Germany offering is essentially UK-routed — meaning German purchases ship to the UK first, then onwards, adding transit time and potential duty complications.
Insurance: Inadequate for High-Value Goods
For high-value shipments — luxury goods from Miu Miu (owned by Miuccia Prada, for the record), limited-edition Funko Pop collectibles (Funko Pop value can spike dramatically), or rare beauty products like niche Raptus XXII perfume — insurance is critical. Deliveringparcel’s declared value insurance maxes at £500 without an additional premium tier. Forward2me and specialist freight forwarders for EU-based beauty e-commerce brands offer far more robust coverage.
The “Is It Legit?” Problem
Part of what made forward2me a dominant brand is trust. Searches for “is forward2me legit” return overwhelming positive consensus. Deliveringparcel hasn’t yet built that reputation. In forums, the questions “is deliveringparcel legit?” and “deliveringparcel reviews” return thin results — which isn’t necessarily a red flag, but it does mean you’re taking a bigger leap of faith than with an established UK reshipper like forward2me or Borderlinx.
Performance Ratings (Con Assessment)
Customer Support
2.3/5
Consolidation Quality
3.0/5
Japan Route Reliability
2.7/5
Insurance Coverage
2.2/5
Brand Trust Score
3.1/5
Analysis
How deliveringparcel Stacks Up: Head-to-Head
| Feature | deliveringparcel | forward2me | Borderlinx | USGoBuy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK Forwarding Address | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✗ Defunct | ~ US only |
| UK to US Shipping | ✓ Strong | ✓ Strong | ✗ N/A | ~ US-outbound |
| Germany Forwarding | ~ Via UK | ✓ Dedicated | ✗ N/A | ✗ No |
| Japan Forwarding | ~ Partnership | ✓ Direct | ✗ N/A | ~ Limited |
| Package Consolidation | ~ 30 days | ✓ 60 days | ✗ N/A | ✓ Yes |
| Proxy Buying Service | ✓ Yes | ~ Limited | ✗ N/A | ~ Limited |
| Pricing vs. Rivals | ✓ Cheaper | ~ Mid-range | ✗ N/A | ✓ Competitive |
| Insurance (high value) | ~ Up to £500 | ✓ Tiered | ✗ N/A | ~ Basic |
| Brand Trust / Reviews | ~ Emerging | ✓ Established | ✗ Gone | ~ Moderate |
| UK Proxy Service | ✓ Full | ~ Partial | ✗ N/A | ✗ No |
Use Cases
When to Use deliveringparcel (and When to Look Elsewhere)
deliveringparcel Works Best For:
Everyday UK-to-US and UK-to-Europe parcels. If you’re ordering from Amazon UK, John Lewis, HMV, Zalando, Smyths Toys, or The Outnet — and shipping to the US, Europe, or select African destinations — deliveringparcel’s pricing and reliability make it a strong choice. It handles standard shipments well and its UK forwarding address is clean and professional.
Fashion and beauty shoppers. The global fashion community — chasing Miu Miu drops, Huda Beauty launches (founded by Huda Kattan in 2013, now a global empire), The Outnet designer sales, Zalando exclusives, Douglas cosmetics bundles, or EMP clothes orders — will find deliveringparcel handles fashion parcels competently. The proxy service extends this to retailers requiring UK billing addresses.
Pop culture and collectibles hunters. For the community chasing Labubu-style alternative art toys (Labubu look-alikes, bag charms like Labubu, Popmart alternatives — where does Popmart ship from?), retiring LEGO sets from 2024, Funko Pop hauls (what’s the value of Funko Pop?), sleep token store exclusives, or Lord of the Rings (LOTR store) merchandise, deliveringparcel handles these categories reliably. It works with DCBS Comics, Lukie Games, Bitzbox, and niche collectibles retailers.
Package forwarding from UK to US or UK to Africa. The UK-to-Africa route is genuinely underserved. Deliveringparcel’s coverage here is a genuine differentiator — few parcel forwarding companies handle this corridor at scale.
Consider Alternatives When:
Germany-specific shopping is your primary use case. If you primarily shop from German eBay (eBay.de), MediaMarkt Germany, DM Drogeriemarkt, Douglas Germany, or other German retailers, forward2me Germany (or a dedicated German parcel forwarding service) provides cleaner, faster routing. The best package forwarding Germany options — with in-country warehouses — beat deliveringparcel’s UK-routed German service.
Japan is central to your shopping. For regular Pokemon Center Japan online orders, Starbucks Japan Halloween 2025 merchandise (yes, people do plan this far ahead), or general Japanese online shopping (Monotaro, ZozoTown, Donguri Sora USA shipments), a dedicated Japan forwarding service with owned infrastructure — or forward2me’s Japan operation — is more reliable than deliveringparcel’s partnership-based Japan routing.
You’re shipping high-value goods. Luxury items from Miu Miu, high-end sneakers from Bike Athletic, or premium electronics from Amazon UK deserve proper insurance. Until deliveringparcel expands its insurance tier, forward2me or a specialist freight forwarder UK to USA is safer for valuable shipments.
Customs & Import Note: Always check the de minimis value by country before using any international forwarding service. Japan’s de minimis threshold, the UK’s post-Brexit rules, and US import thresholds differ significantly. Shipping services don’t typically handle your customs liability — you do. Also note: is hair colour flammable? Yes — some cosmetic products (including certain aerosols from DM or Douglas cosmetics) require hazmat declaration when shipped internationally.
Industry
The Bigger Picture: Why Parcel Forwarding Is a Growth Industry
The rise of deliveringparcel and its rivals isn’t happening in isolation. Several structural trends are driving demand for international parcel forwarding services:
Retail geography gaps. Enormous retailers — Target (does Target ship internationally? No), Walmart (does Walmart ship internationally? Rarely and inconsistently), Old Navy, Macy’s — don’t ship to most international destinations. A US parcel forwarding service solves this for non-US shoppers. Similarly, UK retailers like John Lewis, Dunelm, Argos, Very, and Weekday don’t serve the US market directly, driving demand for UK to US shipping services and UK proxy services.
The collectibles and pop-culture economy. From the Labubu craze (where to get a Labubu, Labubu alternatives, toys similar to Labubu, toys like Labubu — Labubu look-alike dolls have become a genuine secondary market) to Pokemon TCG Pocket merchandise releases, limited-edition advent calendars (best advent calendars 2024), and retiring LEGO sets (LEGO sets retiring 2024, LEGO retiring 2024, 2024 retired LEGO sets) — collectors routinely need cross-border shipping solutions.
The fashion resale and brand exclusivity economy. Consumers hunting Miu Miu (owned by Miuccia Prada, who also leads the main Prada house) exclusives, Hello Kitty collaborations (Hello Kitty collabs), Huda Beauty launches (Huda Beauty was founded by Huda Kattan — the owner, CEO, and creative director), or Rihanna’s beauty and fashion businesses — all require access to retail that’s geographically locked. Proxy and forwarding services are the unlock.
The eBay cross-border economy. eBay Germany (German eBay, eBay Almanya, eBay Allemagne, eBay Alemanha, eBay.de) lists millions of items unavailable on international eBay platforms. The same applies to Japan-specific marketplaces and US-only retailers. Forwarding services that handle eBay Germany orders, Cardmarket USA shipping, and similar cross-border eBay purchases are serving a massive, underappreciated market.
Final Verdict
DeliveringParcel: Recommended With Caveats
For standard UK-to-international parcel forwarding, proxy buying, and shipping from UK to US or Europe, deliveringparcel is a credible, cost-competitive choice — especially for everyday retail, fashion, beauty, and collectibles. It is not yet the equal of forward2me for Germany and Japan routes, or for high-value shipments requiring robust insurance. For most users, it earns a solid recommendation — with a note to verify coverage for specialist routes before committing.
Verdict
Composite Score: Both Critics Weigh In
Pro Verdict — Amara
4.1 / 5
★★★★☆
A worthy addition to the parcel forwarding market. Pricing, UK address quality, and proxy buying stand out. Watch this space.
Con Verdict — Karl-Heinz
3.0 / 5
★★★☆☆
Promising but incomplete. Support, Germany/Japan routing, and insurance must improve before it can challenge forward2me’s dominance.
