Postage

[potterfanpete]

Hi all, as I'm 13, I'm getting a little bit confused now over this postage! I understan that unless the letter excedes 5 in thickness, it will most likely be an ordinary stamp that needs to be put on the envelope, unless it is over 100g. If it is, and does not exceed a thickness of 25mm, I understand that you would usually need a 'large' stamp, depending on the weight of the package. Would you, however, go into the Post Office, and ask for a large stamp, or for it to be weighed?? Any other info I should know? Thanks :)

[potterfanpete]

[saddad]

We carry books of Large and ordinary stamps at home Pete... your Sunflower seeds I was going to risk in ordinary but OH said No put them in a padded envelope so it went large... but usually if not sure I get it weighed and stamped in the PO...
:-\

[tim]

Pete - like all of us?
Just collect a guide sheet from the Post Office - saves a lot of aggro.

[emmy1978]

Don't worry Pete, the fact that you're 13 has nowt to do with it! The leaflet Tim speaks of is currently on my fridge as i send lots of stuff to my neices and nephews and am always confused!!

[Rosyred]

I would of thought Mum or Dad was around to help on this matter too.

[potterfanpete]

Hi all - thanks for the advice. My mum picked up one of the leaflets today, so I understand it a little better now! They are around to help, but they're not too sure either!

[emmy1978]

Pete - looking forward to the book this summer?

[potterfanpete]

Yeah - can't wait! The 5th films coming out as well about a week before. We've just got a new cinema here in Redditch, so I won't have to go all the way to Rubery to see it!

[Doris_Pinks]

Pete if you look on the Royal Mail website, it should all become as clear as mud!!

I find it all confusing too, there are just too many options, and I am sure it is driving our local post office mad as everyone is taking every letter in to make sure it is OK!

http://www.postoffice.co.uk/portal/po/content1?mediaId=19100217&catId=19100177

[tim]

But don't forget the all-slipping-down-one-end-&-making-it-fatter syndrome?

[Hyacinth]

But don't forget the all-slipping-down-one-end-&-making-it-fatter syndrome?

middle aged spread Tim - ah yes, I know it well :'(

[Doris_Pinks]

Me too Lish! :'( :'( ;D  At least we are not alone!! ;)

[Jeannine]

Oh, is that why my post seems to cost more if I take it to the shop and less if John does it!!! I often this if I was  squash I would be a butternut, XX Jeannine

[ninnyscrops]

The postage rate goes up again on Monday!!!  Every time it goes up it costs us near £100.00 for a new chip for our postal scales at work, I am sorely tempted to take in my kitchen scales  ::)