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'Why stamps that say '1st' stay valid in perpetuity (so hoard 'em)' blog discussion

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  • redbicycle
    redbicycle Posts: 35 Forumite
    I'm not suggesting Royal Mail would be broken up, just that I don't see how retaining a legal monopoly position with regards to letters would be compatible with competition law if it were a private company.
  • redbicycle
    redbicycle Posts: 35 Forumite
    21Twinkle wrote: »
    The Government would NEVER allow RM to be broken up
    Can you imagine the carnage that would ensue if they did ?

    Erm.. remember rail privitisation under John Major's government?
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 0 Newbie
    edited 3 December 2013 at 2:44PM
    Just discovered this thread. :cool::)


    Any stamp deals currently on?


    For the benefit of other people as I've got enough stamps until I'm 64! :p
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