Frank about the post

[TrueBlueTerrier]

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I am a pensioner, 91 years of age, not able to drive any longer. Many of my relatives and friends live a fair distance away. I don't do email and I am hearing-impaired, so do not use the telephone. I wait for the "postie" eagerly every morning. He will also take little parcels, properly weighed and stamped by me, as it is difficult for me to get to the post office – so I spend a fair amount at the PO. I do hope there will be a satisfactory conclusion to the dispute (Report, 10 October).

Mrs H Taylor

Abergavenny, Monmouthshire

• Small business owners say they are penalised when customers blame them for postal delays. I'm a collection driver for Royal Mail and frequently collect mail that is franked with a date from the previous week. Having worked at various firms before Royal Mail, I know it's common practice to "wind back" the date on the franking machine and blame the postman. "The cheque is in the post" when it is nothing of the sort.

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[bandit650]

Why is the metered mail being allowed to go through the system,why is the meter staff not checking the dates on the mail,why is the meter manager not doing his job after all he/she is paid a hansom sum to do that job.

[Cb240404]

Anyone here know if post franked today but posted after last post will go through ok please?

[TrueBlueTerrier]

Anyone here know if post franked today but posted after last post will go through ok please?

Yes it will still be serviced, just that if after the last post collection, it will happen 1 day later.

[wallan]

Should be Date Stamped at the M C with corect date of posting

[Cb240404]

Thank you for your replies, greatly appreciated