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  • ChotaPeg
    ChotaPeg Posts: 53 Forumite
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    @podmonster and @piker57 - you're not going straight onto another round of UA are you?  I've had new items appearing late in the cycle when I've been on back to back UA surveys... 
  • Saetana
    Saetana Posts: 1,548 Forumite
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    I am not sure why a manifest would be required for two loose parcels.  Loose parcels can either be put in a postbox (if they fit), a parcel box or handed in over the counter - the manifest is unnecessary unless the parcels are in a tagged mailsack.
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  • silvercar
    silvercar Posts: 49,524 Ambassador
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    Just been invited to a CD survey. Final attempt to get over the 2500 line and then I'm going to call it a day.
    I'm a Forum Ambassador on the housing, mortgages & student money saving boards. I volunteer to help get your forum questions answered and keep the forum running smoothly. Forum Ambassadors are not moderators and don't read every post. If you spot an illegal or inappropriate post then please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com (it's not part of my role to deal with this). Any views are mine and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.com.
  • HonestJohn
    HonestJohn Posts: 1,192 Forumite
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    silvercar said:
    Just been invited to a CD survey. Final attempt to get over the 2500 line and then I'm going to call it a day.
    Seems to be a lot of new blood about but they will miss the experienced panellists. How long have you been doing the surveys?
    Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning. Albert Einstein
  • NBLondon
    NBLondon Posts: 5,698 Forumite
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    leyw88 said:
    There is no pre tied bag. 

    I got a big grey bag addresses to me and inside are 2 parcels (looks like books) and a manifest.

     
    Ok - that's odd.   Previously, the parcels were inside a mailbag, already sealed with a zip tie, and you take that whole thing to the PO.  Plus a piece of RM paperwork (the manifest) to hand over the counter.

    Are your parcels actually Jiffy Bags that would fit in a postbox?  Then you treat them the same way as a bundle of letters.

    The Spectos paperwork that came with them should be telling you what to do.
    Saetana said:
    I am not sure why a manifest would be required for two loose parcels.  Loose parcels can either be put in a postbox (if they fit), a parcel box or handed in over the counter - the manifest is unnecessary unless the parcels are in a tagged mailsack.
    I've not seen loose parcels but if that's the case then Saetana is right.  Some POs will have a container that you can just leave them in as they are pre-paid - no need to queue.

    Again -  the Spectos paperwork that came with them should be telling you what to do.  
    I need to think of something new here...
  • leyw88
    leyw88 Posts: 8 Forumite
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    NBLondon said:
    leyw88 said:
    There is no pre tied bag. 

    I got a big grey bag addresses to me and inside are 2 parcels (looks like books) and a manifest.

     
    Ok - that's odd.   Previously, the parcels were inside a mailbag, already sealed with a zip tie, and you take that whole thing to the PO.  Plus a piece of RM paperwork (the manifest) to hand over the counter.

    Are your parcels actually Jiffy Bags that would fit in a postbox?  Then you treat them the same way as a bundle of letters.

    The Spectos paperwork that came with them should be telling you what to do.
    Saetana said:
    I am not sure why a manifest would be required for two loose parcels.  Loose parcels can either be put in a postbox (if they fit), a parcel box or handed in over the counter - the manifest is unnecessary unless the parcels are in a tagged mailsack.
    I've not seen loose parcels but if that's the case then Saetana is right.  Some POs will have a container that you can just leave them in as they are pre-paid - no need to queue.

    Again -  the Spectos paperwork that came with them should be telling you what to do.  
    Yes they are in Jiffy bags. Sorry if I confused things.  They are non-boxable test items. 
    I think they are too big to put in a post box so I’ll need to go to a Post office. 

    Thanks for your patience. 



  • silvercar
    silvercar Posts: 49,524 Ambassador
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    silvercar said:
    Just been invited to a CD survey. Final attempt to get over the 2500 line and then I'm going to call it a day.
    Seems to be a lot of new blood about but they will miss the experienced panellists. How long have you been doing the surveys?
    About 3 years with Kantar and then been active since Spectos took over. Narked that I’m missing 300 points for a CD where allegedly I missed 2 days of recording results, that I deny, plus 300 points for an Unaddressed one where they tell me to wait while they process (finished early June). I’m resting on 2300 points.
    I'm a Forum Ambassador on the housing, mortgages & student money saving boards. I volunteer to help get your forum questions answered and keep the forum running smoothly. Forum Ambassadors are not moderators and don't read every post. If you spot an illegal or inappropriate post then please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com (it's not part of my role to deal with this). Any views are mine and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.com.
  • podmonster
    podmonster Posts: 34 Forumite
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    ChotaPeg said:
    @podmonster and @piker57 - you're not going straight onto another round of UA are you?  I've had new items appearing late in the cycle when I've been on back to back UA surveys... 
    That could be it @ChotaPeg although I don't recall receiving a separate invitation. That said the new folks do seem to have their own way of doing things!
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 95,401 Ambassador
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    silvercar said:
    Just been invited to a CD survey. Final attempt to get over the 2500 line and then I'm going to call it a day.
    POsitive vibes.
    I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post 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 & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.

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  • piker57
    piker57 Posts: 95 Forumite
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    ChotaPeg said:
    @podmonster and @piker57 - you're not going straight onto another round of UA are you?  I've had new items appearing late in the cycle when I've been on back to back UA surveys... 
    Hi ChotaPeg I've not received any notification of immediately commencing another UA, as it stands I expect the 5 weeks to end on Sunday & that'll be it. However as it's not exactly tiring to complete I'm happy for them to initiate another survey to commence on Monday.
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