David Wang
-Updated on June 24, 2026
What does 'awaiting collection' or 'advice note left' mean?
It means delivery was attempted or the item was sent to a collection location, and your parcel is now waiting at a post office or pickup point. You usually have a set number of days to collect it before it is returned to the sender.
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