warn
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Post by warn on Aug 11, 2023 16:06:29 GMT
I've read all the RM instructions, examples, and T&Cs that I can find on this subject, but... does anyone actually KNOW the answer to this (I have two or three conflicting guesses based on various ways of interpreting the literature):
I have >£200 worth of stamps to swap. Let's say they comprise:
51 @ £5
30 @ 31p
30 @ 32p
30 @ 33p
I want to send them all in one go with the >£200 form. How should I bag them, and what do I write in the "Number of bags of 50 stamps" box?
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archie
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Post by archie on Aug 11, 2023 17:09:39 GMT
I split my stamps into small bundles, sent individually on different days. I used multiple of the standard forms rather than >£200 form. For books with some missing I wrote the number of stamps on the outside. Less chance of them all disappearing.  |
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zlb
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Post by zlb on Aug 15, 2023 11:04:48 GMT
Mine 'disappeared' predictably and because the freepost address didn't give a postcode I was told I could send it proof of delivery. £15 lost. Not impressed.
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ozboy
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Post by ozboy on Aug 15, 2023 11:20:12 GMT
Mine 'disappeared' predictably and because the freepost address didn't give a postcode I was told I could send it proof of delivery. £15 lost. Not impressed. Yes, I thought the entire "system" was ill thought out and obviously wide open to, errrr, "mistakes." I too was fully expecting and resigned to my entire swag being lost and me subsequently being told to fornicate off, but lo and behold, I got my new barcoded replacement stamps last week. I guess you gotta have some luck, some of the time. 
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benaj
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Post by benaj on Aug 15, 2023 12:28:40 GMT
I swapper out 5 stamps successfully early this year. I was told I couldn’t get proof of postage with freepost. So i send it by 2nd class and got a proof of postage.
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Post by Ace on Aug 15, 2023 13:06:16 GMT
How long does it take? I posted my form off a week ago.
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benaj
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Post by benaj on Aug 15, 2023 13:14:06 GMT
How long does it take? I posted my form off a week ago. I got mine within 2 weeks, well before the cut off date for lost mail.
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Post by benaj on Apr 11, 2024 14:46:10 GMT
It seems Beeb reported "fake" RM stamps are being sold in legit stores in the UK. Better buy postage from an app and ask postman pat to bring the real one and collect the letter for free.  |
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Post by spiral on Apr 11, 2024 17:17:37 GMT
Clearing out a cupboard the other day I found 5 old first class stamps. That's £6.75 I'll never see again.  |
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Post by overthehill on Apr 11, 2024 17:29:57 GMT
Clearing out a cupboard the other day I found 5 old first class stamps. That's £6.75 I'll never see again.
I've got stamps to sell so you can recover your losses, 1st class 10p, ask no questions, perforations slightly off, nothing to worry about as PO head couldn't tell the difference.
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benaj
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Post by benaj on Apr 11, 2024 18:23:27 GMT
🙄
Even RM swapped “fake” stamps with poor Tony. O M G!
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adrianc
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Post by adrianc on Apr 11, 2024 18:37:39 GMT
Clearing out a cupboard the other day I found 5 old first class stamps. That's £6.75 I'll never see again. Somebody sent me a letter the other day with an old stamp on. That's £2.50 I'll never see again...
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Post by overthehill on Apr 11, 2024 20:16:24 GMT
Clearing out a cupboard the other day I found 5 old first class stamps. That's £6.75 I'll never see again. Somebody sent me a letter the other day with an old stamp on. That's £2.50 I'll never see again...
Was it a bill ?
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adrianc
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Post by adrianc on Apr 11, 2024 20:46:42 GMT
Somebody sent me a letter the other day with an old stamp on. That's £2.50 I'll never see again... Was it a bill ?
No, that would have added insult to injury.
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Post by registerme on Apr 11, 2024 20:50:56 GMT
🙄 Even RM swapped “fake” stamps with poor Tony. O M G! Excuse me?  ?
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