Use only second class stamps this Christmas

MSE_Martin

This isn't me - this is from Postwatch the postal services watchdog.

It boils down to this over the Christmas period the post office is so busy the difference between the delivery time of first and second class stamps is negligible.

First class costs 28p
Second class costs 21p

Read the full press release here (its in PDF format)


And may i just applaud Postwatch - too many of the consumer groups end up being apologists for the industry they represent - explaining the problems and trying to be reasonable - whilst at the same time flogging real consumers down the river. Real proof above that Postwatch isn't such a group. Thumbs up from me.

Pat__3

Thanks Martin that is handy to know as I am usually making sure everything is going first class and it hasn't from previous experience got there any quicker :-/

That will save a few bob ;D

macchicken

In my experiance you could tape your letter to a snail and it would there faster than the royal mail!

derrick

Heard Asda are knocking 1p off stamps

Frogling

In my experiance you could tape your letter to a snail and it would there faster than the royal mail!

And I bet the snail would actually make sure your post went through the right letterbox too! [Ribbits in annoyance at our new, extra-stupid postie, who can't seem to read the house numbers on our street >:(]

System

I more or less always go second class, as I don't think it makes a lot of difference if you put a first class stamp on your mail.

jockettuk

the only persons christmas cards i put first class on is my dads because then he thinks he is important enough to warrent a first class stamp lol.. small things please and as he is over 350 miles away what is a few pence to put a smile on his face .. the rest of the family get 2nd if i can be bothered to send them a card lol

aliwatts

Hi,
Thanks Martin that is good advice for me because I send such a lot through the post, will do them all 2nd clas next eek. yet another great money saving idea !!!

Ali

gingre

Superdrug has a 5% off 1st class stamps offer that runs until Christmas Eve and is on both Christmas and ordinary.
It's supposedly limited to 5 books a person but my local manager would rather take the trade.
How often do you save money on Stamps and they never go out of date.
I'll be getting a years supply as they've run this offer the past couple of years!

toozie_2

margaretclare

Just wondered if you are able to buy stamps on-line though any site affiliated to Greasyplam? That would get some cash back, wouldn't it?

Savvy_Sue

margaretclare

Just wondered if you are able to buy stamps on-line though any site affiliated to Greasyplam? That would get some cash back, wouldn't it?

It would, but I suspect margaretclare bought hers direct from the Royal Mail website. I know they arrive by special delivery!