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Old 17-04-19, 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by altcar73 View Post

An interesting side issue which I should mention. How many of you mark packages "Fragile"? I was once told by a postman that this is one of the worst things you can do. On seeing this some of their staff will throw it, drop it on the floor, or "accidentally" tread on it. Similarly with envelopes marked "Do not bend". I've followed his advice ever since!

Dave.
My mum worked in a sorting office several years ago, she said the same thing to me. If its marked fragile it will most likely get kicked about or used as a catch ball.
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