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Royal Mail barcoding stamps - existing stamps valid only until 31 Jan 2023
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Olinda99 said:at least uou could walk into a bank with an old note and get it replaced with a new one there and then (or pay it into your account)
with stamps, you have to post them away and as far as I can see you bear the risk of loss or theft, not RM1 -
Well I wish I'd followed my nagging feeling that I should take a photo of everything I was sending, although unless I actually videoed myself putting them in the envelope and sealing it, would that still have "proved" anything?
I sent them 61 2nd, 4 large letter 2nd, and 10 1st. Total 75 stamps. They have returned the 65 2nd and a letter saying I'd only sent them 65 to the value of those 65. I've rung to complain they have lost my 10 first class stamps and got a reference number and was told someone would look into it, but I don't hold much hope!!!!!0 -
MDMD said:It was part of their terms and conditions which RM have deleted. This link gives me a 404
https://www.royalmail.com/sites/royalmail.com/files/2022-03/Stamp-Swap-Out-Terms-and-Conditions.pdf
The fact that this keeps needing to be changed really suggests this wasn't thought through so well...I need to think of something new here...0 -
Sapindus said:Well I wish I'd followed my nagging feeling that I should take a photo of everything I was sending, although unless I actually videoed myself putting them in the envelope and sealing it, would that still have "proved" anything?
I sent them 61 2nd, 4 large letter 2nd, and 10 1st. Total 75 stamps. They have returned the 65 2nd and a letter saying I'd only sent them 65 to the value of those 65. I've rung to complain they have lost my 10 first class stamps and got a reference number and was told someone would look into it, but I don't hold much hope!!!!!I need to think of something new here...0 -
I sent over £200 worth by special delivery over a week ago - still nothing.
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NBLondon said:MDMD said:It was part of their terms and conditions which RM have deleted. This link gives me a 404
https://www.royalmail.com/sites/royalmail.com/files/2022-03/Stamp-Swap-Out-Terms-and-Conditions.pdf
The fact that this keeps needing to be changed really suggests this wasn't thought through so well...0 -
I sent my bulk lot off today via special delivery ( I even remembered to charge for the enhanced insurance due to the value) I assume the replacements will be a while coming back due to the Easter shut down.
I still have some definitives left and I still have several hundred pounds worth of commemoratives to use in case they change the rule on them as well after next year, but I will worry about those later. Now that the huge bulk has gone I am down to a more manageable levelI’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 -
NBLondon said:Sapindus said:Well I wish I'd followed my nagging feeling that I should take a photo of everything I was sending, although unless I actually videoed myself putting them in the envelope and sealing it, would that still have "proved" anything?
I sent them 61 2nd, 4 large letter 2nd, and 10 1st. Total 75 stamps. They have returned the 65 2nd and a letter saying I'd only sent them 65 to the value of those 65. I've rung to complain they have lost my 10 first class stamps and got a reference number and was told someone would look into it, but I don't hold much hope!!!!!2
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