Petitioning Royal Mail!

Started by Leon, 21 November 2013, 04:09:14 AM

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Techno

28 November 2013, 09:15:06 PM #120 Last Edit: 28 November 2013, 09:24:40 PM by Techno
Quote from: Leon on 28 November 2013, 07:30:14 PM
GW have emailed me back, and said that whilst they do use Royal Mail for their standard postage level, they will be continuing to send paints through the post as normal.
So, basically ignoring the regulations until they get stung.

See you in the 'Mods' section re this  ;)
Changed my mind....I'll mail you. ;)
Cheers - Phil

sebigboss79

28 November 2013, 09:27:48 PM #121
May I suggest a sneaky email to RM concerning the Evil Empire's intentions?  ??? :D

Hertsblue

29 November 2013, 08:23:44 AM #122
On the contrary - let them do it so that in future you can say "well, GW do it, so why can't we?" Nothing like setting a precedent - especially at no risk to yourself.  ;)
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sebigboss79

29 November 2013, 09:22:37 AM #123
Quote from: Hertsblue on 29 November 2013, 08:23:44 AM
On the contrary - let them do it so that in future you can say "well, GW do it, so why can't we?" Nothing like setting a precedent - especially at no risk to yourself.  ;)

Well you know that has not worked for Cally in MyLay or some Germans in (and after) Nuremberg..... Some people are more equal than others.

Hertsblue

30 November 2013, 09:48:38 AM #124
English law is built on precedent.
When you realise we're all mad, life makes a lot more sense.

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sebigboss79

30 November 2013, 10:05:04 AM #125
The problem that some people are more equal than others persists. Never mind the legal system.

Techno

30 November 2013, 07:03:51 PM #126
Sad, but true ! ;)
Cheers - Phil

Last Hussar

30 November 2013, 09:19:23 PM #127
I was in the sorting office picking up a parcel Thursday.  Acrylic paints are NOT mentioned in the 'Prohibited' list - they mention other kinds.
I have neither the time nor the crayons to explain why you are wrong.

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fsn

30 November 2013, 10:07:12 PM #128
I was in my local model shop today. The shop owner said it was affecting her business.
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Fenton

30 November 2013, 10:27:43 PM #129
Quote from: fsn on 30 November 2013, 10:07:12 PM
I was in my local model shop today. The shop owner said it was affecting her business.

What like proper models?

Umm can I have 2 Heidi Klum's a Kate Moss and a packet of Natalia Vodianova please
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FierceKitty

01 December 2013, 01:28:58 AM #130
Quote from: Fenton on 30 November 2013, 10:27:43 PM

Umm can I have 2 Heidi Klum's a Kate Moss and a packet of Natalia Vodianova please

Heidi Klum's what? Errr, on second thoughts, don't answer that.
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Techno

01 December 2013, 08:41:53 AM #131
Quote from: Last Hussar on 30 November 2013, 09:19:23 PM
I was in the sorting office picking up a parcel Thursday.  Acrylic paints are NOT mentioned in the 'Prohibited' list - they mention other kinds.

No...not in the prohibited list LH.....Pretty sure it's the restricted list where you'll find them. :(
Cheers - Phil.

fsn

02 December 2013, 06:11:47 PM #132
The WWI Railgun and the Ratte are big enough to conceal some paint pots possibly?
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Fenton

02 December 2013, 06:13:07 PM #133
YOu could disguise the Vallejo ones as ammunition rounds
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John Cook

04 December 2013, 12:51:32 PM #134
Hi Leon,

Signed the petition.  I'd just change to a different carrier.  There are enough of them these days.

John C

PS When are you going to produce my CTV? :)

Leon

04 December 2013, 07:09:46 PM #135
Quote from: John Cook on 04 December 2013, 12:51:32 PM
Signed the petition.  I'd just change to a different carrier.  There are enough of them these days.

A lot of the couriers have similar restrictions in place, or they use Royal Mail at some stage of the delivery and would have to abide by RM's guidelines.  The ones that will ship the paints start at around £8-£10, which is just too much for a small package of 5 paints.

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Techno

04 December 2013, 07:15:36 PM #136
I've recently spoken to a few firms that sell paints as a sideline (while I've been ordering some bits and bobs from them, modelling wise......Don't worry...Not things you stock up there Leon. ;))

Most of them don't seem to be bothered that much at all....Which I've found a little strange. :-\
Cheers - Phil

Leon

04 December 2013, 07:22:20 PM #137
Quote from: Techno on 04 December 2013, 07:15:36 PM
I've recently spoken to a few firms that sell paints as a sideline (while I've been ordering some bits and bobs from them, modelling wise......Don't worry...Not things you stock up there Leon. ;))

Most of them don't seem to be bothered that much at all....Which I've found a little strange. :-\
Cheers - Phil

I think the lack of enforcement by Royal Mail has got a lot of people thinking 'Oh well, I'll just keep sending until they catch me..' which I can understand I suppose.  It'd be good to have their support anyway, even if they are still shipping the paints.
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Techno

04 December 2013, 07:58:25 PM #138
You're probably right there Leon, though one said they were already using couriers.....Which seems a tad expensive. :-\
Are there any daily papers we know of that dislike the post office and would readily  have 'a pop' ?
Cheers - Phil.

Leon

04 December 2013, 08:02:03 PM #139
Quote from: Techno on 04 December 2013, 07:58:25 PM
You're probably right there Leon, though one said they were already using couriers.....Which seems a tad expensive. :-\
Are there any daily papers we know of that dislike the post office and would readily  have 'a pop' ?
Cheers - Phil.

Possibly, newspapers and local MP's will be the next port of call, I've been waiting until we hit the 3000 signatures before launching the next stage.

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