JohnfromUK Posted December 11, 2022 Report Share Posted December 11, 2022 30 minutes ago, 12gauge82 said: I think most of it depends on your local delivery people, Very much so. Our local Hermes/Evri lady is excellent and as long as it reaches 'recipients local depot' I am confident all will be well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy H Posted December 11, 2022 Report Share Posted December 11, 2022 Well for the first time ever today I had Royal mail deliver on a Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Bear Posted December 11, 2022 Report Share Posted December 11, 2022 1 hour ago, Andy H said: Well for the first time ever today I had Royal mail deliver on a Sunday. Well that will be double time then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy H Posted December 11, 2022 Report Share Posted December 11, 2022 1 minute ago, Yellow Bear said: Well that will be double time then I said to him this is a first and he replied "They are trying to catch up but he wasn't complaining as he is getting paid for it". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted December 11, 2022 Report Share Posted December 11, 2022 32 minutes ago, Andy H said: I said to him this is a first and he replied "They are trying to catch up but he wasn't complaining as he is getting paid for it". Marvellous way to kill off your firms business, strike on a Friday and get paid extra to sort out the subsequent mess on a Sunday! The world really has gone mad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted December 11, 2022 Report Share Posted December 11, 2022 2 hours ago, Andy H said: Well for the first time ever today I had Royal mail deliver on a Sunday. We often have a RM delivery in a Sunday. Local PO in village shop is open on a Sunday too. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted December 12, 2022 Report Share Posted December 12, 2022 No so much knocking Royal Mail, but I sold a gun recently and the buyer decided in his wisdom to send me his certificate by RM. I advised him that if he was to use them, to send it special recorded and tracked delivery. He ignored this advice and sent it just first class untracked etc. even being aware of the impending postal strikes. He seemed to think that the extra two quid or so was extortionate. it was posted on 28th.November and still has not been received by me despite me having received other mail posted since this date using 2nd class mail. As a consequence, his gun is sitting at his RFD’s with him unable to pick it up without return of his certificate !! You just cannot help some people. I can see him having to apply for a replacement certificate with however long that will take. I am assuming that the necessity for me to advise the police of the sale of the gun within 7 days will, in this instance, not be necessary until such time that I have the full details from his certificate. Any advice on this would be gratefully received. OB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted December 12, 2022 Report Share Posted December 12, 2022 6 minutes ago, Old Boggy said: Any advice on this would be gratefully received. My inclination would be to advise your Firearms dept. of what has happened on a 'just in case' basis. Since the item is with the RFD at the other end. all is 'secure', but having a notification on record can do no harm as everyone has complied with the rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted December 12, 2022 Report Share Posted December 12, 2022 1 minute ago, JohnfromUK said: My inclination would be to advise your Firearms dept. of what has happened on a 'just in case' basis. Since the item is with the RFD at the other end. all is 'secure', but having a notification on record can do no harm as everyone has complied with the rules. Thank you John. Good advice indeed. I will do that today. Many thanks. OB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted December 12, 2022 Report Share Posted December 12, 2022 1 hour ago, Old Boggy said: No so much knocking Royal Mail, but I sold a gun recently and the buyer decided in his wisdom to send me his certificate by RM. I advised him that if he was to use them, to send it special recorded and tracked delivery. He ignored this advice and sent it just first class untracked etc. even being aware of the impending postal strikes. He seemed to think that the extra two quid or so was extortionate. it was posted on 28th.November and still has not been received by me despite me having received other mail posted since this date using 2nd class mail. As a consequence, his gun is sitting at his RFD’s with him unable to pick it up without return of his certificate !! You just cannot help some people. I can see him having to apply for a replacement certificate with however long that will take. I am assuming that the necessity for me to advise the police of the sale of the gun within 7 days will, in this instance, not be necessary until such time that I have the full details from his certificate. Any advice on this would be gratefully received. OB Morning Chris . The postal service by R M lately have been a total nightmare and it don't matter how you send some items it is a lottery weather the person waiting at the other end will receive it or not. I have been having a clear out lately and in the 6 or 7 years I have been buying and selling bits on the bay I have only had one parcel go missing and that was before they had a tracking number on the receipt , now I have got three refund requests as the parcels haven't arrived after around two weeks and two of them are signed for , all you get when you put the tracking number in is , we will update when your parcel have been delivered , when that will be , who knows ? , thankfully the three people waiting are all understanding and I have told them if they don't turn up by this coming Sunday I will give them all back a full refund . All the best John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted December 12, 2022 Report Share Posted December 12, 2022 2 hours ago, JohnfromUK said: My inclination would be to advise your Firearms dept. of what has happened on a 'just in case' basis. Since the item is with the RFD at the other end. all is 'secure', but having a notification on record can do no harm as everyone has complied with the rules. I have now notified them by email, as you suggest and have an automated reply so at least it is on record, so thanks again John. 46 minutes ago, marsh man said: Morning Chris . The postal service by R M lately have been a total nightmare and it don't matter how you send some items it is a lottery weather the person waiting at the other end will receive it or not. I have been having a clear out lately and in the 6 or 7 years I have been buying and selling bits on the bay I have only had one parcel go missing and that was before they had a tracking number on the receipt , now I have got three refund requests as the parcels haven't arrived after around two weeks and two of them are signed for , all you get when you put the tracking number in is , we will update when your parcel have been delivered , when that will be , who knows ? , thankfully the three people waiting are all understanding and I have told them if they don't turn up by this coming Sunday I will give them all back a full refund . All the best John. The postal strike/s just this side of Xmas and beyond certainly won`t gain the support of the general public, similarly the train strikes. Apologies to any posties on here but when I was working (commercial heating and ventilation engineer) and worked in sorting offices, I found the workers in those places were the most militant that I`ve ever come across. In contrast our local posties are pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted December 12, 2022 Report Share Posted December 12, 2022 8 minutes ago, Old Boggy said: I have now notified them by email, as you suggest and have an automated reply so at least it is on record In the event that your purchaser has to declare his certificate lost when applying for a replacement, the loss and why (and possibly to whom) he sent it will be brought to the attention of his Firearms Dept. Having it on record from your end will just cover you off as 'being helpful'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spr1985 Posted December 29, 2022 Report Share Posted December 29, 2022 I’m not a fan of the service provided by Royal Mail, as pointed out plenty of times above by others it is 9 times out of ten sub par bordering on shocking….. shocking in a good way today though. I ordered a pair of Hoggs of fife struther trousers on 27th dec with a hopeful delivery estimate of 29th dec, then as expected received an email stating they would be delivered on the 31st…..no issues (but in my opinion still a hopeful guesstimate assuming the package isn’t lost in transit) low an behold an unexpected knock at the door 5 minutes ago and I have my parcel containing my trousers! that is the type of service I expect swift and smooth…..Royal Mail would gain far more respect if all deliveries where like this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rim Fire Posted December 29, 2022 Report Share Posted December 29, 2022 Had about 10 christmas cards delivered today 🤪 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted December 30, 2022 Report Share Posted December 30, 2022 On 09/12/2022 at 13:46, JohnfromUK said: I note that the local Firearms Dept are now requiring all post to them to be recorded delivery. I posted one to them today (notification of transfer) - surprised Post Office was open, but it was - and it was £2.08 for a second class simple letter on that service. Update: This was delivered on 30th December, so 21 calendar days (about 14 or 15 'working' days allowing 3 for Christmas and counting Saturdays as 'working') Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 We received four Christmas cards yesterday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 1 minute ago, Vince Green said: We received four Christmas cards yesterday My annual house insurance renewal pack (due to be paid next week) posted 1st week in December (I had to ring them to get the amount due) still hasn't arrived. In theory, if not paid = no cover. I have spoken to them and will pay (I pay by bank to bank transfer anyway) the amount told me by phone call but I hope people don't end up with no cover due to documents 'lost in post delays'. They say they normally post one month before renewal date ........ to allow for changes to be arranged and people to arrange payments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 On 12/12/2022 at 11:10, JohnfromUK said: In the event that your purchaser has to declare his certificate lost when applying for a replacement, the loss and why (and possibly to whom) he sent it will be brought to the attention of his Firearms Dept. Having it on record from your end will just cover you off as 'being helpful'. Bit of an update on this. His certificate finally arrived at my house on 16th.December and was filled out etc and sent back by recorded and tracked delivery the same day and was received back by him within two days to enable him to pick the gun up from his RFD. He is very pleased with the gun, but unfortunately living in Scotland he is currently snowbound and is unable to try the gun out, so I feel a bit sorry for him. All the necessary paperwork has now been completed. OB On 12/12/2022 at 11:10, JohnfromUK said: In the event that your purchaser has to declare his certificate lost when applying for a replacement, the loss and why (and possibly to whom) he sent it will be brought to the attention of his Firearms Dept. Having it on record from your end will just cover you off as 'being helpful'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbob Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 Jan 7th still waiting on calendars ordered before xmas to arrive dont think its the company think royal mail are storing all second class mail till they get over the xmas rush Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted January 9, 2023 Report Share Posted January 9, 2023 On 07/01/2023 at 09:30, JohnfromUK said: My annual house insurance renewal pack (due to be paid next week) posted 1st week in December (I had to ring them to get the amount due) still hasn't arrived. Arrived today, 9th January. Letter was written 26th November, so roughly 6 weeks in total! It had to come about 15 miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted January 9, 2023 Report Share Posted January 9, 2023 5 minutes ago, JohnfromUK said: Arrived today, 9th January. Letter was written 26th November, so roughly 6 weeks in total! It had to come about 15 miles. I wonder if it went via somewhere else, like Glasgow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted January 9, 2023 Report Share Posted January 9, 2023 2 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: I wonder if it went via somewhere else, like Glasgow? No evidence of that. Postmark is for 1st class letter (A5 envelope size) and dated 19th December - so it was presumably 'stored' somewhere between being written and postmarked. I am assuming this was not at my insurers premises because they are usually VERY prompt - especially so when (as in this case) seeking payment! My local office (where they usually write/post from) is 15 miles or so away - and head office is only Stratford upon Avon - which is about 25 miles away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discobob Posted January 9, 2023 Report Share Posted January 9, 2023 putting this here as it is RM related.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted January 10, 2023 Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 19 hours ago, discobob said: putting this here as it is RM related.... Watched that a while ago. Crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted January 10, 2023 Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 On 07/01/2023 at 09:23, Vince Green said: We received four Christmas cards yesterday Gives an all new meaning to "post early.........". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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