Spectos/Royal Mail Monitoring and Posting Panel

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MikeyPGT said:

Sorry if this has been answered previously ...

Just had my first bundle to post on 18 July.  Do I need to scan the QRCode whilst actually in situ at the post box or can I wait until I get back home?

I just scan the QR code in the house before I leave and it gives me a list of post boxes to choose, and then choose the closest one which is only 20 yards from my house. 

Sunbird1952

hwg3141 said:

I received my first bundle today (to post on the 18th), and they came with 12 1st class and 4 1st class large stamps. However, I've already received my stamps for June separately. Have they send me my reward twice?

Just reading all your 'winnings' - where do you go in for lots of competitions?

Yorkie006

julest105 said:

I've just finished my posting and receiving stint (had email19th June informing me that my stint was finished). Posted last bundle 2 days ago, received parcel and letter yesterday.Had no stamps for June, July or presentation stamps?. Poorly run me thinks. 

You're doing better than me.
I have finished my stint on 2nd June but still have a bundle to post on 11th July and was receiving items to log a week ago. So, I'm still doing the same stuff I was doing on the live panel more than a month into my rest period. Haven't received a presentation pack yet either. When I contacted Spectos about it, I got a response a week ago (so about a month after my rest period started) that I' will get a presentation pack (notice they didn't say it's on its way or anything else that would indicate it's in transit). I suspect they haven't posted it yet. Looking at the posts here, some people got them within a week of them being done, while I'm waiting more than a month+. Very inconsistent if you ask me. I wonder if I'm going to get another lot of stamps for July as I'm still receiving/sending stuff well into my rest period.

Yorkie006

MikeyPGT said:

Sorry if this has been answered previously ...

Just had my first bundle to post on 18 July.  Do I need to scan the QRCode whilst actually in situ at the post box or can I wait until I get back home?

No, you don't. 
I normally enter the code while I'm still at home (the QR never scans for me) and then enter the date of posting. Then I lock the phone's screen until I'm near the post box and then enter the time and location. For me, the postbox I use is always listed as 2nd option (it's easier for me to get to than the one listed 1st).
I know some people report the posting later from home but I prefer to do while I'm out there as it makes it easier - no need to remember the exact time and no risk of forgetting to log it later either. It only takes a couple of mins even with my ancient (by modern standards) phone.

Annft

Yorkie006 said:

julest105 said:

I've just finished my posting and receiving stint (had email19th June informing me that my stint was finished). Posted last bundle 2 days ago, received parcel and letter yesterday.Had no stamps for June, July or presentation stamps?. Poorly run me thinks. 

You're doing better than me.
I have finished my stint on 2nd June but still have a bundle to post on 11th July and was receiving items to log a week ago. So, I'm still doing the same stuff I was doing on the live panel more than a month into my rest period. Haven't received a presentation pack yet either. When I contacted Spectos about it, I got a response a week ago (so about a month after my rest period started) that I' will get a presentation pack (notice they didn't say it's on its way or anything else that would indicate it's in transit). I suspect they haven't posted it yet. Looking at the posts here, some people got them within a week of them being done, while I'm waiting more than a month+. Very inconsistent if you ask me. I wonder if I'm going to get another lot of stamps for July as I'm still receiving/sending stuff well into my rest period.

Hi same here for me, not received any stamps either. had a parcel of books delivered to me Monday and another letter to report yesterday. posted my last scheduled letter on Monday so hopefully that is the last
  I have also had about 4 emails telling me I'm resting! anyone else had these emails? 
 

HonestJohn

It's all very unsatisfsactory when they terminate you. It's like they have given you a month's notice. You still have some parcels to post and some receipts to come. After 4 weeks I think I have finished but not totally sure.

Graceglow

Annft said:

Yorkie006 said:

julest105 said:

I've just finished my posting and receiving stint (had email19th June informing me that my stint was finished). Posted last bundle 2 days ago, received parcel and letter yesterday.Had no stamps for June, July or presentation stamps?. Poorly run me thinks. 

You're doing better than me.
I have finished my stint on 2nd June but still have a bundle to post on 11th July and was receiving items to log a week ago. So, I'm still doing the same stuff I was doing on the live panel more than a month into my rest period. Haven't received a presentation pack yet either. When I contacted Spectos about it, I got a response a week ago (so about a month after my rest period started) that I' will get a presentation pack (notice they didn't say it's on its way or anything else that would indicate it's in transit). I suspect they haven't posted it yet. Looking at the posts here, some people got them within a week of them being done, while I'm waiting more than a month+. Very inconsistent if you ask me. I wonder if I'm going to get another lot of stamps for July as I'm still receiving/sending stuff well into my rest period.

Hi same here for me, not received any stamps either. had a parcel of books delivered to me Monday and another letter to report yesterday. posted my last scheduled letter on Monday so hopefully that is the last
  I have also had about 4 emails telling me I'm resting! anyone else had these emails? 
 

I’ve only had 1 reminder email to tell me I’m resting. Since the first notification email of my resting period (19 June) was sent out. 

millie

They do not give you any notice at all. Kantar used to send an email in advance and ten not schedule any more items. Below is a copy of one I received in the past.

Your time on the live posting panel will come to an end in approximately four weeks. We will then stop despatching Sender Packs to you and the number of survey items you receive should reduce shortly afterwards.


Please do continue to prepare and post survey items during your remaining four weeks on the survey.

In 6 months you will become eligible to re-join the survey, and we will send you an invitation when a space becomes available in your area. In the meantime, we might invite you to participate on the 2-week long Correctly Delivered and Door-to-Door Survey.

Please do not reply to this email. If you have any further queries, please direct them to our helpdesk at postalsurvey@tns-ri.co.uk.

Thank you for all your help on the Royal Mail Survey.

Saetana

I got an envelope today from Spectos with a compliment slip saying my stamps for June were enclosed - problem is, the envelope was empty.  It was properly sealed as well so they hadn't gone adrift in transit.  Have emailed them - clearly someone forgot to put them in the envelope!

catsitter

MikeyPGT said:

Sorry if this has been answered previously ...

Just had my first bundle to post on 18 July.  Do I need to scan the QRCode whilst actually in situ at the post box or can I wait until I get back home?

I always do it when I get back home because otherwise I would have to use pay as you go data on my phone!