Headache using the old stamps for the new postal rates

cepheus

kalsha wrote: »

Bought a lot of 1st and 2nd class stamps before the prices went up - now they are worth 62p and 53p.
I have a few small parcels to post and am struggling to make up £2.80 with these amounts! Haven't even started on making up £1.17 and £1.48!!!!
Previously it used to work out fine - 4 @50p + 1 @ 60p sorted out the small parcel rate.
Have given up - will have to go and buy some 2p, 5p and 15p if they do still sell them!
How are others dealing with this?

Snap, I did the same and bought enough to last me for many years, but it causes endless delays at the PO counter. This isn't helped by not being able to communicate easily through those damn barriers, and they seem baffled until you explain how to add it up yourself.

The main problem I have though is in the definition of parcels. I tried to get my post into a large letter which amongst other dimensional restrictions should be up to 25mm thick. This costs £1.48. The post mistress had one look after I weighed it and just said £2.80. She didn't ask me to try and fit it in the slot they have for this purpose. To be fair when I tried it was a jolly tight fit! However, it makes me wonder if these people are instructed to assume the higher price/dimension if in any doubt?