Do I need to send RM signed for to the Ebay GSP depot?

Firstwatch
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Or is it a waste of money, it being a very popular address? anyone had any problems?

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  • mrcol1000
    mrcol1000 Posts: 4,790 Forumite
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    I always send mine untracked with no problems. At least you don't have to worry about them scamming you. Would probably send valuable stuff tracked and insured as RM and couriers do lose stuff
  • soolin
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    I use whatever service I showed on the listing, so usually standard 2nd class, although standard parcels now have proof of delivery of course. I wouldn't pay extra for signed for if the value of the item didn't warrant it.
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  • theonlywayisup
    theonlywayisup Posts: 16,031 Forumite
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    I use RM48 no tracking but a POD. No issues with the POD updating.
  • jon81uk
    jon81uk Posts: 3,773 Forumite
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    Similar to Soolin, if its under £20 I don't bother with signed for, over £20 then get signed for to get the higher compensation from Royal Mail if it does go missing.

    And always use the method you put on the original listing!
  • Firstwatch
    Firstwatch Posts: 282 Forumite
    soolin wrote: »
    I use whatever service I showed on the listing, so usually standard 2nd class, although standard parcels now have proof of delivery of course. I wouldn't pay extra for signed for if the value of the item didn't warrant it.

    Isn't the POD service only available to business users, on RM24 and RM48 2D labelled parcels? is there a link or something about this for privater ebay sellers? thank you all
  • soolin
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    Firstwatch wrote: »
    Isn't the POD service only available to business users, on RM24 and RM48 2D labelled parcels? is there a link or something about this for privater ebay sellers? thank you all

    If you buy postage online via eBay or PayPal the Number is automatically generated and added to your sale. According to other regulars on here some post offices are also generating these numbers on over the counter sales.
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  • custardy
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    soolin wrote: »
    If you buy postage online via eBay or PayPal the Number is automatically generated and added to your sale. According to other regulars on here some post offices are also generating these numbers on over the counter sales.

    2D barcodes are on the horizon labels,so I don't see why it wouldnt be on the POPs
  • ontheup1972
    ontheup1972 Posts: 90 Forumite
    edited 20 June 2017 at 7:32PM
    Edited post - Never mind.
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