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Airmail has only been letter and parcel and as far as I can see that has not changed.
Incidentally, my cardboard gauge arrived this morning together with an A4 explanation sheet which is needlessly complicated- one of those pathway things. If it fits through slot A then it is a letter, if however it fits through slot A but is wider than the grey area go to step B. etc.....
Yes mine arrived too and there is no mention of the 16 x 16 parcel - it just states does it fit A or B or C - if not it is a medium parcel. This is going to be confusing at the counter.So you're Red John? I have to say I'm a little disappointed.0 -
Airmail has only been letter and parcel and as far as I can see that has not changed.
Incidentally, my cardboard gauge arrived this morning together with an A4 explanation sheet which is needlessly complicated- one of those pathway things. If it fits through slot A then it is a letter, if however it fits through slot A but is wider than the grey area go to step B. etc.....
Thanks for that, most of my stuff goes to the US anyway so no real changes for me, phew!0 -
70x40? Is that the full size of the label offered by someone on ebay or the size of the PPI impression? Can you show a link to the listing?Ha! yes of course!
One last question - what size PPI label do you recommend which will include all the necessary info? is 70x40mm enough for parcels? I think I will 1000 ordered from Ebay to start me off...0 -
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/330885691100?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
this seller also has their own website...0 -
OK, I see now. That will be fine but you could get away with the smaller/cheaper labels too...http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/330885691100?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
this seller also has their own website...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2500-x-Royal-Mail-PPI-Labels-Return-Address-PPI-02-24-24s-1st-2nd-Class-/230886864761?pt=UK_BOI_Packing_Postal_Supplies_Labels_LE&hash=item35c1edf779
I use the 54x14mm PPI impression on a 110x75mm label (which also holds the customers address and my return address). I use this on everything, from the smallest letters to the largest parcels.0 -
My cardboard guide arrived this am but no paper sheet explaining how it all works
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CouponWoman wrote: »My cardboard guide arrived this am but no paper sheet explaining how it all works
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Actually I think the guide is wrong, it does not take into account the exemptions for a small parcel.
Hopefully I am just having a blonde moment and am reading it wrong- they wouldn't send out an inaccurate guide....would they?I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the eBay, Auctions, Car Boot & Jumble Sales, Boost Your Income, Praise, Vents & Warnings, Overseas Holidays & Travel Planning , UK Holidays, Days Out & Entertainments boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know.. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.0 -
I can't work out how to upload a scanned copy- give me a moment....(sorry I can't seem to make it bigger)
Note step 4 it says 'ANY' No's means the item is classed as a medium parcel. One of the requirements is that it passes freely through the 80mm slotI’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the eBay, Auctions, Car Boot & Jumble Sales, Boost Your Income, Praise, Vents & Warnings, Overseas Holidays & Travel Planning , UK Holidays, Days Out & Entertainments boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know.. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.0 -
Mine arrived as well with instructions. No mention of any exemptions.
On the back of the template it says you can download the instructions from https://www.royalmail.com/parceltemplate but the link does not work...0 -
Mine arrived as well with instructions. No mention of any exemptions.
On the back of the template it says you can download the instructions from https://www.royalmail.com/parceltemplate but the link does not work...
Bodes well for this going smoothly, doesn't it?I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the eBay, Auctions, Car Boot & Jumble Sales, Boost Your Income, Praise, Vents & Warnings, Overseas Holidays & Travel Planning , UK Holidays, Days Out & Entertainments boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know.. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.0
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