PPRuNeUser0211
1st Sep 2007, 11:46
Now, I know I'm getting old and senile, but I could have sworn that in response to General Sir R D's calls the other day the Royal Mail agreed to provide free postage to the Stan and Iraq until crimbo at least, with further free postage on the cards. So was somewhat surprised when, buoyed by this I went to send a parcel to an oppo at BFPO 772 (or similar, somewhere in the 'Stan at any rate!) weighing in well under the 2kg limit (700g iirc) and was charged 2 quid 60 for the privelege...
Was I ripped off or have I gone barking mad? Polite answers on a postcard to BFPO 999 please!
You were too early!
From the Royal Mail Website:
http://www.postoffice.co.uk/portal/po/content1?catId=19100176&mediaId=59300700
Free mail to UK Forces in Iraq and Afghanistan
From Monday 3rd September 2007, customers can send items to friends and family serving in Iraq and Afghanistan for free. From Thursday 8th November 2007, the service will be supplemented by the standard pre-Christmas free postage scheme, operated by the British Forces Post OfficeŽ to wider destinations.
Relatives and friends in the UK may send items only to named service personnel or entitled Ministry of Defence deployed civilians at specified BFPO numbers.
The free service applies to first class items up to 2kg, not including Special Delivery. All items must be posted via Post OfficeŽ counters, and should not be posted in pillar boxes. Please note that normal BFPO restrictions governing the maximum dimensions and content of items apply.
Commercial firms and support groups should not use this service; it is for relatives and friends only.
The free service applies to the following BFPO numbers:
210, 221, 276, 368, 434, 452, 632, 635, 639, 641, 661, 684, 715, 755, 758, 764, 767, 772, 792
The existing freepost services to hospitals supporting the operations in Iraq and Afghanistan remain in place.
For further information about the free service, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.
Seaking93
1st Sep 2007, 20:39
At least the post office guy in our village(Ilchester) told my wife to wait until Monday to post a 2 kg box out to son number 1 rather than charging her and saying nothing, well done that man:D