Update ..... Thanks for all the help, guys.

I don't know if it is good news or bad news but 'er indoors has put her foot down saying that seeing as how it's a pressie for a rellie and after googling loads of reviews on several companies, she'll send it via Royal Mail. Partly, I'm guessing, 'cos there is a Post Office less than 100 yards from our front door so there's no worries re collecting which is half of the battle solved.

Cheers all,

Steve