Mail services- PLEASE HELP! :)

dealgirl

I have no problem with giving the senders my address, its just that I don't want them delivered to my address because it's part of a surprise for someone I am living with, and so I dont want to give it away as they will get suspicious when i start getting loads of letters. (And before you ask, they always get to the post first because I am always out at that time).

I think PO boxes are for six months minimum...and £60 is expensive to me.

custardy

dealgirl wrote: »

I have no problem with giving the senders my address, its just that I don't want them delivered to my address because it's part of a surprise for someone I am living with, and so I dont want to give it away as they will get suspicious when i start getting loads of letters. (And before you ask, they always get to the post first because I am always out at that time).

I think PO boxes are for six months minimum...and £60 is expensive to me.

http://www.royalmail.com/portal/rm/jump2?catId=400040&mediaId=48100695

you only had to give the info

Savvy_Sue

dealgirl wrote: »

I have no problem with giving the senders my address, its just that I don't want them delivered to my address because it's part of a surprise for someone I am living with, and so I dont want to give it away as they will get suspicious when i start getting loads of letters. (And before you ask, they always get to the post first because I am always out at that time).

I think PO boxes are for six months minimum...and £60 is expensive to me.

custardy wrote: »

http://www.royalmail.com/portal/rm/jump2?catId=400040&mediaId=48100695

you only had to give the info

But will your co-habitee not be suspicious that there are NO letters for you during this period? I presume it's an all or nothing service?

custardy

Savvy_Sue wrote: »

But will your co-habitee not be suspicious that there are NO letters for you during this period? I presume it's an all or nothing service?

well unless the OP gets a PO box and supplies that exclusively to the sender theres nothing they can do about that
depends what mail you get and your relationship
my partner wouldnt notice what little mail i get

Savvy_Sue

custardy wrote: »

well unless the OP gets a PO box and supplies that exclusively to the sender theres nothing they can do about that
depends what mail you get and your relationship
my partner wouldnt notice what little mail i get

Was just pointing out a possible drawback for the OP's consideration. Didn't expect there to be a sensible alternative!

And what's the difference between this and KeepSafe (for which RM charges!)?

Premier_2

Savvy_Sue wrote: »

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And what's the difference between this and KeepSafe (for which RM charges!)?

Keepsafe sends the mail to address ... eventually.
There is no option to collect from a delivery office.

dealgirl

Thanks, the Royal Mail collect will be perfect! Thanks for the help everyone!

Dr_Cuckoo3

You could also use the Poste Restante service which is free




http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poste_restante




http://www.royalmail.com/portal/rm/jump2?catId=83900761&mediaId=600012



No minimum period and and you collect from Post Office counters - longer opening hours than delivery offices and you could use the PO near to a work address

custardy

Dr_Cuckoo3 wrote: »

You could also use the Poste Restante service which is free




http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poste_restante




http://www.royalmail.com/portal/rm/jump2?catId=83900761&mediaId=600012



No minimum period and and you collect from Post Office counters - longer opening hours than some delivery offices and you could use the PO near to a work address

my old DO was open 7am to 8pm weekdays
7-3pm Saturdays

Savvy_Sue

custardy wrote: »

my old DO was open 7am to 8pm weekdays
7-3pm Saturdays

Almost prepared to bet that is no longer the case! the one nearest work is mornings only, even during the week ... If a card is ever left about something which needs picking up (eg on a Saturday), it's usually delivered too late to get there in time!