Post, Parcels & the Post Office
Collect missed parcels, send things and sort online returns.
Has the post been yet? I'm waiting for a card.
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Missed deliveries7
- Has the post been yet?Has today's mail arrived?
- Sorry we missed youThe card the postie or courier leaves when nobody answers.
- I was in all dayThe classic complaint when a card comes through the door even though you were home
- Can I book a redelivery?Asking for another delivery attempt, usually done online with the number on the card
- I've come to pick up a parcel. Here's my cardAt the delivery office or Post Office.
- They've left it with a neighbourVery common.
- It says it's been left in a safe placeThe courier left it outside.
At the counter6
- First or second class?Counter staff asking how fast you want it to go.
- Do you want it signed for?A service where someone has to sign when it arrives, so you've got proof it was delivered
- Could I get proof of postage?A free receipt showing you sent it.
- What's in it, and roughly what's it worth?Staff asking for the contents and value, especially for sending abroad.
- Could I get a book of first class stamps?Stamps are sold in 'books' of several.
- I need to send this back. I've got a QR codeLots of online returns use a code on your phone instead of a printed label.
Returns and tracking2
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