Large Increase in Overseas Postage

[2747andy]

The cost of sending a badge via 1st Class Large Letter within the UK rises by 0.15p from 0.75p to 0.90p on 30th April 12, not a huge rise but still 20% .

However to send the same badge overseas, via small packets will see a massive rise:

Europe goes from £1.49 to £2.70

Rest of World goes from £2.07 to £3.30

here is a link to the new prices.

Andy

[54Bty]

I recently sent a Service Dress (Jacket and Trousers) to Germany, it cost over £15, small packet airmail, I asked if it would be cheaper by land, the reply £35. The recipient in Germany sent to me, 2 Service Dress Jackets, 1 Greatcoat, 1 Jumper, 2 ammo pouches, a leather belt with buckle and a packet of badges, cost to send to me 25 Euros (£20).

Marc

[wright241]

Originally Posted by 54Bty

I recently sent a Service Dress (Jacket and Trousers) to Germany, it cost over £15, small packet airmail, I asked if it would be cheaper by land, the reply £35. The recipient in Germany sent to me, 2 Service Dress Jackets, 1 Greatcoat, 1 Jumper, 2 ammo pouches, a leather belt with buckle and a packet of badges, cost to send to me 25 Euros (£20).

Marc

Marc, Have noticed that difference. The UK PO is really getting out of touch on this. I'll bet there is more rises to come.....

[54Bty]

Just to add to my previous post DHL increased there prices in January and decreased the size of the boxes.

Marc

[hagwalther]

Hi Guys,

I have recently been borrowing rare A/A badges for investigation often using courier services from the UK to New Zealand. One UK company charges around 66 pounds for this service.

When I send them back the cost is $NZ44 or 22 pounds.

Why the UK end has to charge three time the NZ amount is belond me. The service and distance travelled remains the same...

Regards

Chris