Problems posting a Large Letter using regular 1st class stamps?

Big_W

I have sold a small laptop hard drive on eBay. The size and weight is such that it could go as a 1st Class Large Letter - cost £1.20.

I would normally go to a post office to do this, but the current weather conditions may make this challenging. I know it SHOULD be OK to just put 2 regular 1st Class letter stamps on it (2 * 60p 1st Class stamps = £1.20) and put it in a post box.

That's theoretically OK, but has anyone had problems doing this?

- Rob

theonlywayisup

If you aren't sending it tracked then you won't be eligible for seller protection and likewise if you don't obtain a COP you won't be able to defend a chargeback. So if it's a small amount of money and you don't mind the risk, then it is your decision.

Have a read through the sticky post thread.

chunkychocky

That's fine as far as Royal Mail are concerned, however be aware that should your buyer deny receiving it then you have no proof of postage so can't even claim from Royal Mail as not delivered, never mind prove to PayPal that it was delivered.

railbuff

Big_W wrote: »

I have sold a small laptop hard drive on eBay. The size and weight is such that it could go as a 1st Class Large Letter - cost £1.20.

I would normally go to a post office to do this, but the current weather conditions may make this challenging. I know it SHOULD be OK to just put 2 regular 1st Class letter stamps on it (2 * 60p 1st Class stamps = £1.20) and put it in a post box.

That's theoretically OK, but has anyone had a problems doing this?

- Rob

as the postage is correct you should be OK. If you are going to do this on a regular basic then registers on the RM webste and set up printing online postage so as long as you know the weight then you just print a postage label stick to parcel and then post in post box.

Big_W

Ta for the replies so far.

I know the score re eBay / Paypal. The value is £12, which is acceptable risk for me to send with no seller protection.

My concern is more about Royal Mail not delivering / delaying delivery / charging my buyer.

Big_W

railbuff wrote: »

as the postage is correct you should be OK. If you are going to do this on a regular basic then registers on the RM webste and set up printing online postage so as long as you know the weight then you just print a postage label stick to parcel and then post in post box.

Ta railbuff. This wouldn't be a regular thing for me (I usually favour going to the PO), but if the RM website doesn't make life too difficult, I may well do that.

Torry_Quine

I thought that a first class large letter stamp was 90p?

Big_W

Torry_Quine wrote: »

I thought that a first class large letter stamp was 90p?

I meant using regular 1st class letter stamps, which I do have a small supply of, not Large Letter specific stamps.

techspec

Torry_Quine wrote: »

I thought that a first class large letter stamp was 90p?

Depends on weight.

Op - you can do this as many times as you want - as long as the value adds up.

I can't see why some think this is not a normal thing to do - i often do it.

Best to write FIRST CLASS below the stamps. Stops it getting thrown in with 2nd.

railbuff

Big_W wrote: »

Ta railbuff. This wouldn't be a regular thing for me (I usually favour going to the PO), but if the RM website doesn't make life too difficult, I may well do that.

Its been years since i purchased a postage stamp, i just print the postage. you have to top up your account with a min. £3.50, but with the current postage rates thats not much

Big_W

techspec wrote: »

I can't see why some think this is not a normal thing to do - i often do it.

Best to write FIRST CLASS below the stamps. Stops it getting thrown in with 2nd.

Ta - this is the sort of practical stuff I was trying to get at. When my buyer's paid for 1st Class, I don't want the difference between theory and practice stopping them getting their stuff quickly. Though I don't take my dedication as far as risking bending my car getting to the PO in the snow....