Thankfully, this is very easy to sort out. Here’s how.

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On the next page select the Your Addresses box.

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You may need to confirm your password again, but once this is done you’ll be presented with a list of all the current addresses listed in your account.

Find the one that you want to change, then click on the Edit option just below the address.

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Scroll down until you find the section headed Weekend delivery. Under here it will most likely say either ‘ I can receive packages on Saturday and Sunday ’ or ‘ Do not deliver on weekends ’.

Click on whichever message is displayed and you’ll see two tick-boxes appear, one each for Saturday and Sunday.

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Now choose the days when you’ll be able to receive packages, scroll to the bottom of the page and click the Save changes button.

To receive items that quickly for non-members costs £1.99 in UK or the standard shipping rate in the US. Of course, it’s free if you go for the standard delivery option and order over £10 in books (UK) or £20/$25 in eligible items.

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Enter your postcode, click Search , then you’ll be presented a list of the nearest available lockers.

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Look for the one that is not only the closest to you, but which also has the most convenient opening hours. Some are on the street, and therefore available at any time, but others can be in shopping centres or even office blocks and universities.

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When you find the one that matches your criteria click the Select button next to its details and it will be added to your addresses. Now, whenever you place an order you’ll be able to choose the Locker as your preferred destination.

Author: Martyn Casserly, Contributor, Tech Advisor

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Martyn has been involved with tech ever since the arrival of his ZX Spectrum back in the early 80s. He covers iOS, Android, Windows and macOS, writing tutorials, buying guides and reviews.

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