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  • Since signing up for this in June 2007, I've received just two envelopes, each with an ordinary 2nd class stamp stuck to it. The "newsletters", however, have continiued arriving in my inbox and are as upbeat as ever.

    Not exactly the best consumer opportunity of all time but, as has already been said, better than nothing.
  • keelykat
    keelykat Posts: 3,341 Forumite
    I applied in june last year, but am yet to receive any envelopes.

    Not complaining though, im part of a panel that is 'paying' me with first class stamps each month! So not too concerned.

    keely.
    Mommy to Elliot (5) and Lewis (born xmas eve 11!)
  • adam2484
    adam2484 Posts: 436 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    don't think you need a license to send a stamped envelope... which is what i've gotten :)
  • keelykat wrote: »
    I applied in june last year, but am yet to receive any envelopes.

    Not complaining though, im part of a panel that is 'paying' me with first class stamps each month! So not too concerned.

    keely.

    Can you send me a link?
    "And suddenly I find myself listening to a man I've never known before,
    Telling me about the sea..."
  • keelykat
    keelykat Posts: 3,341 Forumite
    Can you send me a link?

    I was invited via pinecone :o

    keely.
    Mommy to Elliot (5) and Lewis (born xmas eve 11!)
  • Steve_xx wrote: »
    There's something not right about this.

    Freepost is a service that is free to the sender, but the tab is normally picked up at the delivery point. So how can this work? If I use one of their envelopes to send my Mum a letter, then in theory she will have to pay to receive it. I can't see Royal Mail swallowing this...................


    If this is genuine then I guess they’re able to do this through the revenue they get for adverts they print on the envelopes and if you’re concerned about spam why not sign-up to this using an alternative email account.

    Royal Mail might not be so bothered by this if Freepost4u buy the freepost from them.
    adam2484 wrote: »
    don't think you need a license to send a stamped envelope... which is what i've gotten :)

    As far as I’m aware you do.
  • angellotz
    angellotz Posts: 742 Forumite
    did try to do a search, but it isn't working for me at the moment - if it has been posted elsewhere, do merge!
    i've never used this before, and wanted to know if anybody else had? is it legit? or do you get a load of rubbish post all the time?

    www.freepost4u.com

    it says:

    Interested in learning more about Freepost4u ...

    How does it work?

    Simply complete the online registration form. Once you have subscribed you will soon start to receive your postage-paid Freepost4u envelopes (C5 size). These will be delivered in one outer envelope directly to your home address. Is there a cost?

    No. Freepost4u is a completely free service. Our advertisers display their logos on the back of our envelopes and this means that subscribers get to send their post for free. What’s the catch?

    There is no catch and there are no future subscription fees. All we ask is that you agree to receive one email newsletter a fortnight from us. This newsletter will contain news and special offers from Freepost4u and our advertisers. Freepost4u & the environment

    Our envelopes are manufactured using recycled materials and we support a number of tree growing initiatives.
    Wins since June: iPod shuffle 1gb, Samsung g800, cinema ticket, lush retro giftbox, 2x mp3 downloads, a big box of food (???)
  • I applied nearly a year ago, never had any envelopes off them. Just kept getting e-mails with ads on
  • System
    System Posts: 178,365 Community Admin
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    I applied nearly a year ago, never had any envelopes off them. Just kept getting e-mails with ads on

    same ... I haven't had any luck after applying a few times ... haven't heard of anyone getting envelopes from here either :confused:
    This is a system account and does not represent a real person. To contact the Forum Team email forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com
  • i got a couple of enveloppes through with second class stamps on when i first joined. since then, i've received nothing...except spam in my inbox !
    :D
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