Jus Lukin Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 (edited) - Edited February 24, 2022 by Jus Lukin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu_g Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 I get the impression sometimes they dont even have the parcel they just stealthily leave a card without knocking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyquipment Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 [quote name='stu_g' timestamp='1493550410' post='3289024'] I get the impression sometimes they dont even have the parcel they just stealthily leave a card without knocking. [/quote] It's to keep their postbag light. Fill em all out at the depot before they set off. Leave the heavies there and just dish out the red cards. I suspect in a few years time this will be the norm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Dare Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 [quote name='stu_g' timestamp='1493550410' post='3289024'] I get the impression sometimes they dont even have the parcel they just stealthily leave a card without knocking. [/quote] Yes indeed. I once opened the door to the postie as he was about to leave a card. "That's OK", said I. "I'll take the parcel". He explained I'd have to go to the local depot for it. So you're right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SICbass Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 [quote name='Dan Dare' timestamp='1493551895' post='3289040'] Yes indeed. I once opened the door to the postie as he was about to leave a card. "That's OK", said I. "I'll take the parcel". He explained I'd have to go to the local depot for it. So you're right. [/quote] Wow, what a p1$$take! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted April 30, 2017 Author Share Posted April 30, 2017 (edited) - Edited February 24, 2022 by Jus Lukin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 (edited) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sW90hGY1vT4 Edited April 30, 2017 by Sean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SICbass Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 (edited) [quote name='Sean' timestamp='1493555287' post='3289072'] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sW90hGY1vT4 [/quote] Here ya go. Edited April 30, 2017 by SICbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 [quote name='SICbass' timestamp='1493570124' post='3289162'] Here ya go. [/quote] Thanks. How? It used to just do it for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 I was going to post the same video. Sean, you just need to drop the "s" in the "https" part of the link address. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1493570568' post='3289170'] Sean, you just need to drop the "s" in the "https" part of the link address. [/quote] Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 No complaints with the Polish fella who delivers round our way. He's round the same time every day and chaps the neighbour's doors to see if anybody will take your parcel before using the card option. Always cheery too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mentalextra Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 I'm in two minds about this. My postie delivers all sorts of parcels and packages, some surprisingly big. But I also get the odd 'red car' which for me means a horrible 30min drive into a shopping centre with no free parking and having to wait until Saturday morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beely Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 I see these sort of posts from time-to-time and, as a postie myself, thought I would respond and, hopefully, put a few misconceptions to rest. Perhaps the biggest of these misconceptions is that sometimes the postie will not try too hard to deliver a parcel as it is “too much work/can’t be bothered/doesn’t have time/is a twat”. Let me run this past you. Actually delivering an item involves:- [indent=1] [/indent] [indent=1] Knocking on door or ringing bell[/indent] [indent=1] Waiting for householder to answer[/indent] [indent=1] Scanning item and getting signature if required[/indent] [indent=1] Handing item over to householder[/indent] [indent=1]Not delivering an item involves:-[/indent] [indent=1] Knocking on door or ringing bell[/indent] [indent=1] Waiting for householder to answer[/indent] [indent=1] Scanning item[/indent] [indent=1] Knocking on door or ringing bell[/indent] [indent=1] Waiting for householder to answer[/indent] [indent=1] Filling out P739 card[/indent] [indent=1] Re-scan item as “Not delivered”[/indent] [indent=1] Carrying said item for the rest of that particular loop or taking it back to the van[/indent] [indent=1] Applying “P739 left” sticker to item[/indent] [indent=1] Unloading item on return to office[/indent] [indent=1] Returning item to callers office for filing/storage[/indent] I’ll leave you to draw your own conclusions. This post had all the potential to turn into a mega-rant but hey, Guinness calls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieseldalziel Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 [quote name='Sean' timestamp='1493555287' post='3289072'] [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sW90hGY1vT4"]https://www.youtube....h?v=sW90hGY1vT4[/url] [/quote] Still Game is fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SH73 Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 [quote name='SICbass' timestamp='1493570124' post='3289162'] Here ya go. [/quote] Quality Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 I`ve had instances when I`ve heard the cards come through my letter box, and then swiftly opened the door and yelled at the retreating postmen that I`ve now got back home, and can they please give me the item. They usually have the decency to try and look embarrassed when this happens. Must be part of the training. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 (edited) [quote name='beely' timestamp='1493579776' post='3289238'] I see these sort of posts from time-to-time and, as a postie myself, thought I would respond and, hopefully, put a few misconceptions to rest. Perhaps the biggest of these misconceptions is that sometimes the postie will not try too hard to deliver a parcel as it is “too much work/can’t be bothered/doesn’t have time/is a twat”. Let me run this past you. Actually delivering an item involves:- [indent=1]Knocking on door or ringing bell[/indent] [indent=1]Waiting for householder to answer[/indent] [indent=1]Scanning item and getting signature if required[/indent] [indent=1]Handing item over to householder[/indent] [indent=1]Not delivering an item involves:-[/indent] [indent=1]Knocking on door or ringing bell[/indent] [indent=1]Waiting for householder to answer[/indent] [indent=1]Scanning item[/indent] [indent=1]Knocking on door or ringing bell[/indent] [indent=1]Waiting for householder to answer[/indent] [indent=1]Filling out P739 card[/indent] [indent=1]Re-scan item as “Not delivered”[/indent] [indent=1]Carrying said item for the rest of that particular loop or taking it back to the van[/indent] [indent=1]Applying “P739 left” sticker to item[/indent] [indent=1]Unloading item on return to office[/indent] [indent=1]Returning item to callers office for filing/storage[/indent] I’ll leave you to draw your own conclusions. This post had all the potential to turn into a mega-rant but hey, Guinness calls. [/quote] The one thing missing is sometimes they dont ring. I've been home waiting for deliveries , ( yes plural cos it's happened more than once ) and wondered where they got to, only to think the postie never turned up Next day, check letterbox ( i live in a block so make a once a day visit to the ground floor ) and find they simply stuck a card and in and hot footed it Edited April 30, 2017 by fleabag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 [quote name='Jus Lukin' timestamp='1493554846' post='3289070'] Quite. The box ticked on the card says 'Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed', too. The postage seemed a bit steep, but I didn't seem to have the option of cheaper postage. So I paid for a service I didn't get. And had the work on the bass pushed back by the best part of a week. [/quote] You should make a complaint and demand a refund for the postage costs as they failed to deliver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painy Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 [quote name='Meddle' timestamp='1493580998' post='3289250'] I knew one guy that worked for a courier (that shared a name with the lead guitarist in Spinal Tap) [/quote] There's a courier company called Nigel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 [quote name='Jus Lukin' timestamp='1493554846' post='3289070'] Quite. The box ticked on the card says 'Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed', too. The postage seemed a bit steep, but I didn't seem to have the option of cheaper postage. [/quote] I looked at Status for strings as i'm after some too, but according to their website, they ship strings free of charge to the UK How come you got charged for special delivery ? The annoying thing about Status's website, for strings anways, is that the price you see is + VAT. It doesn't say that till you add some packets to the shopping cart. Still, i guess free postage offsets the cost in a way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted May 1, 2017 Author Share Posted May 1, 2017 (edited) - Edited February 24, 2022 by Jus Lukin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Good band name though, "The Flaming Posties". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Close - have half a cigar http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EL3pP29N-Wc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Here's the other 'alf ... http://youtu.be/l0JE_t9dOzA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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