'New' Royal Mail Signed For

[harry84]

Notice that Recorded Signed For has now been rebranded 'Signed For' 1st/2nd class, complete (if the images are to be believed) with new labels.

Are the old-style labels still acceptable or must I now use the new ones?

[UnhappyGremlin]

Notice that Recorded Signed For has now been rebranded 'Signed For' 1st/2nd class, complete (if the images are to be believed) with new labels.

Are the old-style labels still acceptable or must I now use the new ones?

They'll probably allow them for a week or two, but I'd get the new ones. I have been told the rebranding isn't just due to changes in products & names, but for fraud prevention. Though quite how this makes a difference I do not know.

[arnold cheshire]

Notice that Recorded Signed For has now been rebranded 'Signed For' 1st/2nd class, complete (if the images are to be believed) with new labels.

Are the old-style labels still acceptable or must I now use the new ones?

They'll probably allow them for a week or two, but I'd get the new ones. I have been told the rebranding isn't just due to changes in products & names, but for fraud prevention. Though quite how this makes a difference I do not know.

fraud prevention " are they copied " ? like a twenty pound note

[clashcityrocker]

This is Royal Mail we are talking about.
The old ones will still be in use in 2 years time.

[SpacePhoenix]

This is Royal Mail we are talking about.
The old ones will still be in use in 2 years time.

I sometimes see old recorded and special stickers that are probably 10+ years old most likely when a company is running low and goes through all their draws and cupboards looking for any they may have

[harry84]

UPDATE:

So I haven't managed to get hold of any new labels yet so, when sending a Signed For today, dutifully went to Post Office to have it labelled up there.

Except - they just used the old style labels anyway (same as I have myself!).

*bangs head against wall*

[DGP1]

UPDATE:

So I haven't managed to get hold of any new labels yet so, when sending a Signed For today, dutifully went to Post Office to have it labelled up there.

Except - they just used the old style labels anyway (same as I have myself!).

*bangs head against wall*

I've seen both of them coming through, I think it's just a matter of waiting for the old stock to be cleared.

[Apexs]

don't worry im sure posties will still rip them off and post them without getting a signature still lol

[DGP1]

don't worry im sure posties will still rip them off and post them without getting a signature still lol

Really? I always get mine signed for, have you proof that it's happening or do you just have a 'feeling'

[TeeferTiger]

don't worry im sure posties will still rip them off and post them without getting a signature still lol

Really? I always get mine signed for, have you proof that it's happening or do you just have a 'feeling'

I always got mine signed for as well. Not worth my job to not do it properly.

[harry84]

I remember seeing on another link posted elsewhere on RMC (quoted from the RM internal site) regarding the new service that if the item was delivered without signature one could claim 50 quid? or maybe I am making this up

[Lounge Lizard]

This is Royal Mail we are talking about.
The old ones will still be in use in 2 years time.

I sometimes see old recorded and special stickers that are probably 10+ years old most likely when a company is running low and goes through all their draws and cupboards looking for any they may have

I still see the occasional Special Delivery 12 noon They must be many years old now, and just treated as 1pm ones.

[barrowc]

I remember seeing on another link posted elsewhere on RMC (quoted from the RM internal site) regarding the new service that if the item was delivered without signature one could claim 50 quid? or maybe I am making this up

According to royalmail.com, it's still just the Signed For fee that gets refunded if the item is delivered but no signature is taken - see http://www.royalmail.com/personal/uk-de ... -1st-class:

5. What compensation cover is provided with Royal Mail Signed For?

Royal Mail Signed For™ items are covered against loss or damage up to the sum of £50 or the value of the item, whichever is lower. In the event of an item being delivered but where no signature is obtained, you can claim for a refund amounting to the difference between the 1st Class postage and the cost of Royal Mail Signed For™ 1st Class.

[TFL001]

I got told that the old recorded stickers can be used for 6 months and then horizon won't allow them .... Also if the postie doesn't take a signature who is to say they received the item??? I'm sure they will deny it (scum bags) .. probably why are customers are paying over the odds with the new prices ...medium prices are horrendous

[arnold cheshire]

I got told that the old recorded stickers can be used for 6 months and then horizon won't allow them .... Also if the postie doesn't take a signature who is to say they received the item??? I'm sure they will deny it (scum bags) .. probably why are customers are paying over the odds with the new prices ...medium prices are horrendous

think of the price of a gallon of fuel thats horrendous