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FFHillbilly
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I normally print all my labels through eBay, and drop them at the post office. My local post office is shut so sometimes if I am passing the RM depot in my town I drop parcels there instead, only when I ask for a proof of receipt the woman has to write it all out by hand and if I have 5 parcels it takes ages, I feel sorry for her to be honest but obviously can't not get a proof of post in case one of them goes missing or is damaged.
posting non eBay items I just buy postage on the Royal Mail website and it prints off a "certificate of posting for online postage" with the label which you can just get stamped when the parcel is dropped off, is there any way to do this through eBay?
posting non eBay items I just buy postage on the Royal Mail website and it prints off a "certificate of posting for online postage" with the label which you can just get stamped when the parcel is dropped off, is there any way to do this through eBay?
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No but you can get proof of posting pads from a PO or print of a bulk POP form (just google RM bulk POP ) and pre complete it.I’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.1
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FFHillbilly said:I normally print all my labels through eBay, and drop them at the post office. My local post office is shut so sometimes if I am passing the RM depot in my town I drop parcels there instead, only when I ask for a proof of receipt the woman has to write it all out by hand and if I have 5 parcels it takes ages, I feel sorry for her to be honest but obviously can't not get a proof of post in case one of them goes missing or is damaged.
posting non eBay items I just buy postage on the Royal Mail website and it prints off a "certificate of posting for online postage" with the label which you can just get stamped when the parcel is dropped off, is there any way to do this through eBay?0 -
jon81uk said:FFHillbilly said:I normally print all my labels through eBay, and drop them at the post office. My local post office is shut so sometimes if I am passing the RM depot in my town I drop parcels there instead, only when I ask for a proof of receipt the woman has to write it all out by hand and if I have 5 parcels it takes ages, I feel sorry for her to be honest but obviously can't not get a proof of post in case one of them goes missing or is damaged.
posting non eBay items I just buy postage on the Royal Mail website and it prints off a "certificate of posting for online postage" with the label which you can just get stamped when the parcel is dropped off, is there any way to do this through eBay?0 -
FFHillbilly said:jon81uk said:FFHillbilly said:I normally print all my labels through eBay, and drop them at the post office. My local post office is shut so sometimes if I am passing the RM depot in my town I drop parcels there instead, only when I ask for a proof of receipt the woman has to write it all out by hand and if I have 5 parcels it takes ages, I feel sorry for her to be honest but obviously can't not get a proof of post in case one of them goes missing or is damaged.
posting non eBay items I just buy postage on the Royal Mail website and it prints off a "certificate of posting for online postage" with the label which you can just get stamped when the parcel is dropped off, is there any way to do this through eBay?0 -
jon81uk said:FFHillbilly said:jon81uk said:FFHillbilly said:I normally print all my labels through eBay, and drop them at the post office. My local post office is shut so sometimes if I am passing the RM depot in my town I drop parcels there instead, only when I ask for a proof of receipt the woman has to write it all out by hand and if I have 5 parcels it takes ages, I feel sorry for her to be honest but obviously can't not get a proof of post in case one of them goes missing or is damaged.
posting non eBay items I just buy postage on the Royal Mail website and it prints off a "certificate of posting for online postage" with the label which you can just get stamped when the parcel is dropped off, is there any way to do this through eBay?I’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.1 -
jon81uk said:FFHillbilly said:jon81uk said:FFHillbilly said:I normally print all my labels through eBay, and drop them at the post office. My local post office is shut so sometimes if I am passing the RM depot in my town I drop parcels there instead, only when I ask for a proof of receipt the woman has to write it all out by hand and if I have 5 parcels it takes ages, I feel sorry for her to be honest but obviously can't not get a proof of post in case one of them goes missing or is damaged.
posting non eBay items I just buy postage on the Royal Mail website and it prints off a "certificate of posting for online postage" with the label which you can just get stamped when the parcel is dropped off, is there any way to do this through eBay?0 -
tightauldgit said:jon81uk said:FFHillbilly said:jon81uk said:FFHillbilly said:I normally print all my labels through eBay, and drop them at the post office. My local post office is shut so sometimes if I am passing the RM depot in my town I drop parcels there instead, only when I ask for a proof of receipt the woman has to write it all out by hand and if I have 5 parcels it takes ages, I feel sorry for her to be honest but obviously can't not get a proof of post in case one of them goes missing or is damaged.
posting non eBay items I just buy postage on the Royal Mail website and it prints off a "certificate of posting for online postage" with the label which you can just get stamped when the parcel is dropped off, is there any way to do this through eBay?
If you use ebay postage you can still take it to the PO for POP.I’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.2 -
I never use Packlink etc, but I do use eBay labels to purchase a Royal Mail label. Remember eBay offers all the standard services too - you don't have to use PackLink etc.
Once purchased I drop off at the Post Office and retain the receipt as my proof of postage.0 -
IftiBashir said:I never use Packlink etc, but I do use eBay labels to purchase a Royal Mail label. Remember eBay offers all the standard services too - you don't have to use PackLink etc.
Once purchased I drop off at the Post Office and retain the receipt as my proof of postage.0 -
jon81uk said:IftiBashir said:I never use Packlink etc, but I do use eBay labels to purchase a Royal Mail label. Remember eBay offers all the standard services too - you don't have to use PackLink etc.
Once purchased I drop off at the Post Office and retain the receipt as my proof of postage.I’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.2
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