Silky
July 7th, 2006, 07:37 PM
I've already received my guide. My heavy constructed card pack contains nice colors of red and grey with two cut out slots. I've no problem figuring it out but it won't be as simple anymore as just popping in into an envelope or box and plopping it on a scale to calculate postage. As I said, won't be a problem for anyone under normal conditions, only those selling items within the UK. (Outside UK posting remains the same, thank goodness.)
You see, when I'm selling on Ebay I want the buyer to know exactly what the postage is going to be before they bid. I've seen what other sellers that don't calculate postage do after the fact. Whoops! What a shocker. Too late after the fact ... you are stuck with a whopping over the top extension of the price it should be. Anyway, nuff said there.
Here's a sample of the instructions for the PIP:
Step 1:
</font> Place mail item on left side of sizing guide as indicated by the white arrow.</font>
Step 2:
</font> Does mail item fit within the RED area?</font> If NO then go to Step 3.</font> If YES, does mail item fit through the 5 mm slot?</font> If NO then go to Step 3.</font> If YES, the item is classed as a LETTER.</font>
Step 3:
</font> Does mail item fit within the GREY letter area?</font> If NO, the item is classed as a PACKET -- please visit a Post Office branch.</font> If YES, does mail item fit through the 25 mm slot?</font> If NO, the item is classed as a PACKET -- please visit a Post Office branch.</font> If YES, the item is classed as a LARGE LETTER.</font>
It's going to apply to everyone mailing in the UK but when I'm doing regular posting I won't care, but ridiculous anyway. It's supposed to be saving money and for some the benefits will be good.
For example, Christmas cards, where there were different prices. Most cards will all be one price now ... but naturally not the really big ones.
Here's a pretty simple sample:
Right Now First Class Rate:
251-500 g costs £1.07 to £1.78
With PIP First Class:
251-500 g costs £.85 pence.
Great eh? Oh really, great if you are sending something that weights 500 g.
The jist of it is, the person who is mailing a 251 g item is paying the same price as the person who is mailing a 500 g item. A difference of 249 grams. Hey now, what's wrong with this picture?
Nothing we can do about it but for those of you who are counting your pences...
I'm not counting my pences because it's mostly business for me but blimey ... how fair is that?
A letter item is C5 and under, maximum weight of 100 g.
A large letter item is B4 and under, maximum weight of 750 g.
Anything over the B4 is a packet.
Whoopee!
Hey, and it's not just me. My postie at my regular Post Office says he going in for training and it's going to be an absolute nightmare for him as well!
Now this is just me venting my spleen ... wait until our Postman Pats and Patsys start venting theirs ... these guys and gals got to sort the stuff ... BTW ... I was reading where a lot of Posties are going to be out of a job if/when they bring in automated sorting machines. Whoops, here come the damaged packages...
She now signs off totally disgruntled... :mad: Thanks for listening to my ramblings...
For anyone needing details on this new mailing system http://royalmail.com/pip
You see, when I'm selling on Ebay I want the buyer to know exactly what the postage is going to be before they bid. I've seen what other sellers that don't calculate postage do after the fact. Whoops! What a shocker. Too late after the fact ... you are stuck with a whopping over the top extension of the price it should be. Anyway, nuff said there.
Here's a sample of the instructions for the PIP:
Step 1:
</font> Place mail item on left side of sizing guide as indicated by the white arrow.</font>
Step 2:
</font> Does mail item fit within the RED area?</font> If NO then go to Step 3.</font> If YES, does mail item fit through the 5 mm slot?</font> If NO then go to Step 3.</font> If YES, the item is classed as a LETTER.</font>
Step 3:
</font> Does mail item fit within the GREY letter area?</font> If NO, the item is classed as a PACKET -- please visit a Post Office branch.</font> If YES, does mail item fit through the 25 mm slot?</font> If NO, the item is classed as a PACKET -- please visit a Post Office branch.</font> If YES, the item is classed as a LARGE LETTER.</font>
It's going to apply to everyone mailing in the UK but when I'm doing regular posting I won't care, but ridiculous anyway. It's supposed to be saving money and for some the benefits will be good.
For example, Christmas cards, where there were different prices. Most cards will all be one price now ... but naturally not the really big ones.
Here's a pretty simple sample:
Right Now First Class Rate:
251-500 g costs £1.07 to £1.78
With PIP First Class:
251-500 g costs £.85 pence.
Great eh? Oh really, great if you are sending something that weights 500 g.
The jist of it is, the person who is mailing a 251 g item is paying the same price as the person who is mailing a 500 g item. A difference of 249 grams. Hey now, what's wrong with this picture?
Nothing we can do about it but for those of you who are counting your pences...
I'm not counting my pences because it's mostly business for me but blimey ... how fair is that?
A letter item is C5 and under, maximum weight of 100 g.
A large letter item is B4 and under, maximum weight of 750 g.
Anything over the B4 is a packet.
Whoopee!
Hey, and it's not just me. My postie at my regular Post Office says he going in for training and it's going to be an absolute nightmare for him as well!
Now this is just me venting my spleen ... wait until our Postman Pats and Patsys start venting theirs ... these guys and gals got to sort the stuff ... BTW ... I was reading where a lot of Posties are going to be out of a job if/when they bring in automated sorting machines. Whoops, here come the damaged packages...
She now signs off totally disgruntled... :mad: Thanks for listening to my ramblings...
For anyone needing details on this new mailing system http://royalmail.com/pip