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cloud360
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Re: Is Royal Mail strict?

Post by cloud360 »

ok i get it, if i want special hand it over at counter
cloud360
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Re: Is Royal Mail strict?

Post by cloud360 »

MGB wrote:I did post a special to myself through a post box once, just to try it, and yes it worked and was fine (first track at MC) but there really is no point other than (non guaranteed) speed, as if it is lost or delayed, you have no proof of when it was sent of that it was even you who sent it.
did you pay correct postage using stamps on this envelope?

did they still send it using the "special speed" and get you to sign it, or did they send it using the "1st class speed".

I was told that you have to be lucky, it depends on whether postman sees it or not, but you wont get any proof of postage or comepnsation
adb2aber
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Re: Is Royal Mail strict?

Post by adb2aber »

Special speed = 1st class speed. Both are next day. One has a guarantee and compensation, one doesn't.
hampshireman
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Re: Is Royal Mail strict?

Post by hampshireman »

adb2aber wrote:Special speed = 1st class speed. Both are next day. One has a guarantee and compensation, one doesn't.
Next day by a certain time. Not next day by very late.
TFL001
POST OFFICE
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Re: Do I have to go to post office to do special delivery

Post by TFL001 »

aposter wrote:No, it as to be handed in over the counter in order to guarentee the special delivery service, (and the insurance).
Change insurance for compensation before we get shouted at! Items are not insured