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RM to stop carrying bladed items from April 2024



IMPORTANT NOTICE: on and from Monday 22 April 2024 Bladed Items will be prohibited by Royal Mail
Bladed itemsInternational - Not allowed in the mailUK - Not allowed in the mailThe Offensive Weapons Act 2019 (Commencement No. 2 and Saving Provision) Regulations 2022 These Regulations bring into force specified provisions of the Offensive Weapons Act 2019 (c. 17) (“the Act”).
I haven't tracked down the full article yet but I did wonder if it even included standard cutlery. I used to sell vintage cutlery, luckily my stock is now virtually all gone, but I do know several people who sell things like vintage fish knife sets, butter knives - small canteens of cutlery etc and couriers are already very restrictive in what they will carry so many routinely used RM.
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This is the page from RM which does show that normal cutlery will be prohibited also any sharp edge scissors (which is surely what scissors are?)
‘Knives or Blades’ defined by s141A Criminal Justice Act 1988 or ‘Bladed Products’ as defined by s41 of Offensive Weapons Act 2019. Such items include, but are not limited to, any knife blade, any kitchen knife (regardless of size or design), bread knives, knives that can be used for hobbies and trades (regardless of whether they are marketed as knives, for instance, utility knives and snap-off cutters), gardening and farming tools that have a blade, any trade tool that could commonly be described as a knife, butcher’s knives (including meat cleavers), cutlery knives, scissors with sharp edges, sporting equipment with a blade, replica and antique knives (including those used for re-enactment purposes), handmade and bespoke knives, open razors (where the blade is exposed), any axe, any sword, survival knives, or machete. Also, see Weapons below.
Please Note: It is the senders’ responsibility to ensure compliance with the law.
The following links to the legislation and guidance may assist:
Criminal Justice Act 1988
Offensive Weapons Act 2019
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I think it's part of the closing of the rather large loophole of the ban in sale of certain knives where they could still be purchased online. It's hard to find what the law is exactly or if RM are covering themselves in case something happens with a weapon that they delivered.
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RFW said:I think it's part of the closing of the rather large loophole of the ban in sale of certain knives where they could still be purchased online. It's hard to find what the law is exactly or if RM are covering themselves in case something happens with a weapon that they delivered.
Most of it, even really old stuff (proper antique not just vintage) has very little value anyway and I can free up room to start reclaiming some of my garden buildings storage to store the grandchildren's outdoor toys.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.0 -
I took some old cutlery, including a full canteen in a proper wooden box to my local charity donation centre & was told they would ‘have to’ throw away all the knives - yes even cutlery. Sold it online for £100 plus before the postage ban. Not sure what anyone with cutlery to dispose of should do! ???0
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RealityS said:I took some old cutlery, including a full canteen in a proper wooden box to my local charity donation centre & was told they would ‘have to’ throw away all the knives - yes even cutlery. Sold it online for £100 plus before the postage ban. Not sure what anyone with cutlery to dispose of should do! ???Swords and daggers were the same, the ban on them has been in force now for years so auctions started adding them to mixed lots to get rid of them, I have an absolute stash of vintage swords and daggers, wrapped and hidden away against harm and there’s nothing I can do with them. I did think of taking them into a police station under the amnesty policy, but I really don’t want to be the one trundling a trolley load of sharp pointy things in a shopping trolley through town , or even worse trying to park near the police station with a boot full hidden under a blanket. We apparently have a police liaison officer locally (high crime area) so I might try and contact them for advice, but I’m worried they will send a van round and carry swords out of my house in front of the neighbours!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.0
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Just a reminder about this as there's still a lot of cutlery sets being listed on ebay containing knives and showing Royal Mail 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.0
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soolin said:RealityS said:I took some old cutlery, including a full canteen in a proper wooden box to my local charity donation centre & was told they would ‘have to’ throw away all the knives - yes even cutlery. Sold it online for £100 plus before the postage ban. Not sure what anyone with cutlery to dispose of should do! ???Swords and daggers were the same, the ban on them has been in force now for years so auctions started adding them to mixed lots to get rid of them, I have an absolute stash of vintage swords and daggers, wrapped and hidden away against harm and there’s nothing I can do with them. I did think of taking them into a police station under the amnesty policy, but I really don’t want to be the one trundling a trolley load of sharp pointy things in a shopping trolley through town , or even worse trying to park near the police station with a boot full hidden under a blanket. We apparently have a police liaison officer locally (high crime area) so I might try and contact them for advice, but I’m worried they will send a van round and carry swords out of my house in front of the neighbours!0
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22laptops said:soolin said:RealityS said:I took some old cutlery, including a full canteen in a proper wooden box to my local charity donation centre & was told they would ‘have to’ throw away all the knives - yes even cutlery. Sold it online for £100 plus before the postage ban. Not sure what anyone with cutlery to dispose of should do! ???Swords and daggers were the same, the ban on them has been in force now for years so auctions started adding them to mixed lots to get rid of them, I have an absolute stash of vintage swords and daggers, wrapped and hidden away against harm and there’s nothing I can do with them. I did think of taking them into a police station under the amnesty policy, but I really don’t want to be the one trundling a trolley load of sharp pointy things in a shopping trolley through town , or even worse trying to park near the police station with a boot full hidden under a blanket. We apparently have a police liaison officer locally (high crime area) so I might try and contact them for advice, but I’m worried they will send a van round and carry swords out of my house in front of the neighbours!
Could be worse, I once saw someone win 2 boxes of vintage crystal glass and a 3ft radiator......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.0 -
soolin said:22laptops said:soolin said:RealityS said:I took some old cutlery, including a full canteen in a proper wooden box to my local charity donation centre & was told they would ‘have to’ throw away all the knives - yes even cutlery. Sold it online for £100 plus before the postage ban. Not sure what anyone with cutlery to dispose of should do! ???Swords and daggers were the same, the ban on them has been in force now for years so auctions started adding them to mixed lots to get rid of them, I have an absolute stash of vintage swords and daggers, wrapped and hidden away against harm and there’s nothing I can do with them. I did think of taking them into a police station under the amnesty policy, but I really don’t want to be the one trundling a trolley load of sharp pointy things in a shopping trolley through town , or even worse trying to park near the police station with a boot full hidden under a blanket. We apparently have a police liaison officer locally (high crime area) so I might try and contact them for advice, but I’m worried they will send a van round and carry swords out of my house in front of the neighbours!
Could be worse, I once saw someone win 2 boxes of vintage crystal glass and a 3ft radiator......
It's no harm in me asking is it? As you say you've preferred to keep them.0 -
22laptops said:soolin said:22laptops said:soolin said:RealityS said:I took some old cutlery, including a full canteen in a proper wooden box to my local charity donation centre & was told they would ‘have to’ throw away all the knives - yes even cutlery. Sold it online for £100 plus before the postage ban. Not sure what anyone with cutlery to dispose of should do! ???Swords and daggers were the same, the ban on them has been in force now for years so auctions started adding them to mixed lots to get rid of them, I have an absolute stash of vintage swords and daggers, wrapped and hidden away against harm and there’s nothing I can do with them. I did think of taking them into a police station under the amnesty policy, but I really don’t want to be the one trundling a trolley load of sharp pointy things in a shopping trolley through town , or even worse trying to park near the police station with a boot full hidden under a blanket. We apparently have a police liaison officer locally (high crime area) so I might try and contact them for advice, but I’m worried they will send a van round and carry swords out of my house in front of the neighbours!
Could be worse, I once saw someone win 2 boxes of vintage crystal glass and a 3ft radiator......
It's no harm in me asking is it? As you say you've preferred to keep them.1
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