Royal mail strike

ladyholly

RM have announced the strikes this week and next have been called off.

soolin

https://www.royalmail.com/latest-news

Link to the RM site for details

Buster_Danog

Good news, but I still removed Royal Mail as an option on Vinted and will send other parcels with alternative carriers. The problem is that any strike seems to have a knock on effect for many days / perhaps weeks after, particulary with second class mail.

goodfella66

Buster_Danog said:

Good news, but I still removed Royal Mail as an option on Vinted and will send other parcels with alternative carriers. The problem is that any strike seems to have a knock on effect for many days / perhaps weeks after, particulary with second class mail.

I've not noticed too much delay up to now. Saying that, I'm glad the variable 3 day strikes this week and next are now cancelled as I could imagine more problems appearing with them. 

All Ebay have to do is add 4-5 days on to the delivery times and it shouldn't be a problem. They just seem reluctant to do that though.

GadgetGuru

Thanks for the heads up!

Buster_Danog

goodfella66 said:

Buster_Danog said:

Good news, but I still removed Royal Mail as an option on Vinted and will send other parcels with alternative carriers. The problem is that any strike seems to have a knock on effect for many days / perhaps weeks after, particulary with second class mail.

I've not noticed too much delay up to now. Saying that, I'm glad the variable 3 day strikes this week and next are now cancelled as I could imagine more problems appearing with them. 

All Ebay have to do is add 4-5 days on to the delivery times and it shouldn't be a problem. They just seem reluctant to do that though.

I sent a second class item by the signed for service. It was collected on a Monday and arrived seven days later. I am also waiting for an item that has been delayed. I don't know what service it was sent with at this point.

GadgetGuru

I think all services are a bit slow - Special Delivery, which has actually been OK for me so far, included now!
Sent an item via RMSD on Sat. It was collected from the PO on Sat and has been travelling to the local delivery office ever since!! Just hoping it isn't lost somewhere!