We are fast approaching the beginning of November and I feel I need to point out to people, that ordering stuff from my store should be done as soon as possible because the post will likely come to a standstill December and possibly into January.
Christmas time post was pretty dreadful even before the pandemic hit. I suspect the post will likely end with a backlog of two months or maybe more.
Would be useful if people could make a note in this thread if they order from my store, particularly outside of the UK, as to how long packages are starting to take. I may actually consider not shipping any items at all until after Christmas time if things start getting too bad.
Postal Service undoubtably going to be under great strain again at Christmas
Postal Service undoubtably going to be under great strain again at Christmas
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People should find solutions to problems, not find problems with solutions.
Re: Postal Service undoubtably going to be under great strain again at Christmas
We will see. I ordered last night for France.
Re: Postal Service undoubtably going to be under great strain again at Christmas
Please do let us know. I would be surprised if you even get it this year!
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viewtopic.php?f=17&t=1585 Have you done the Mandatory Fixes ?
Just because a lot of people agree on something, doesn't make it a fact. ~exxos ~
People should find solutions to problems, not find problems with solutions.
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viewtopic.php?f=17&t=1585 Have you done the Mandatory Fixes ?
Just because a lot of people agree on something, doesn't make it a fact. ~exxos ~
People should find solutions to problems, not find problems with solutions.
Re: Postal Service undoubtably going to be under great strain again at Christmas
I received the tracking number. Thank you! It's fast!
If I receive for the end of the year, I dance on the table on December 31!
More seriously, I have time. Not urgent.
If I receive for the end of the year, I dance on the table on December 31!
More seriously, I have time. Not urgent.
Re: Postal Service undoubtably going to be under great strain again at Christmas
Hi!
I received the material this afternoon!
Fast!
I'll be installing all of this next week. I come back here when it's ok!
Thank you for everything.
I received the material this afternoon!
Fast!
I'll be installing all of this next week. I come back here when it's ok!
Thank you for everything.
Re: Postal Service undoubtably going to be under great strain again at Christmas
https://www.exxosforum.co.uk/atari/ All my hardware guides - mods - games - STOS
https://www.exxosforum.co.uk/atari/store2/ - All my hardware mods for sale - Please help support by making a purchase.
viewtopic.php?f=17&t=1585 Have you done the Mandatory Fixes ?
Just because a lot of people agree on something, doesn't make it a fact. ~exxos ~
People should find solutions to problems, not find problems with solutions.
https://www.exxosforum.co.uk/atari/store2/ - All my hardware mods for sale - Please help support by making a purchase.
viewtopic.php?f=17&t=1585 Have you done the Mandatory Fixes ?
Just because a lot of people agree on something, doesn't make it a fact. ~exxos ~
People should find solutions to problems, not find problems with solutions.
Re: Postal Service undoubtably going to be under great strain again at Christmas
Hi @exxos
Sorry to bother you with this, but do you think it is normal, that the tracking info from Royal Mail is stuck at this status
Accepted at Post Office
Harvey Road Post Office [DE24 0EL]
Since Nov 28th?
No change so far and nothing arrived
It was a shop order to be delivered to Germany
I know it can take time, esp during year end, but I would have expected that the tracking at least should show some movement during the weeks
Order number is DFF448254CB170305E07C3703E55A022
Thanks and regards
Michael
Sorry to bother you with this, but do you think it is normal, that the tracking info from Royal Mail is stuck at this status
Accepted at Post Office
Harvey Road Post Office [DE24 0EL]
Since Nov 28th?
No change so far and nothing arrived
It was a shop order to be delivered to Germany
I know it can take time, esp during year end, but I would have expected that the tracking at least should show some movement during the weeks
Order number is DFF448254CB170305E07C3703E55A022
Thanks and regards
Michael
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Re: Postal Service undoubtably going to be under great strain again at Christmas
Whilst I can't specifically talk about how your item was posted, or the tracking type, I can say that it isn't unusual to see an item show as received by the Post Office and then for no updates to appear. Certain types of postal options provide a tracking number, but don't provide live tracking, which usually costs more.LarryL wrote: ↑Sun Dec 18, 2022 8:23 am Hi @exxos
Sorry to bother you with this, but do you think it is normal, that the tracking info from Royal Mail is stuck at this status
Accepted at Post Office
Harvey Road Post Office [DE24 0EL]
Since Nov 28th?
No change so far and nothing arrived
It was a shop order to be delivered to Germany
I know it can take time, esp during year end, but I would have expected that the tracking at least should show some movement during the weeks
Order number is DFF448254CB170305E07C3703E55A022
Thanks and regards
Michael
For example, I bought an item on eBay and was provided with a tracking number. When I put the tracking number into the Royal Mail Track and Trace website it simply showed it had been "Accepted at Post Office". There were then no updates until the item actually arrived at my door.
If you have local postal tracking I'd suggest putting your tracking number into that as sometimes when it has left the UK, there are no further Royal Mail updates.
On a side note, there are ongoing postal strikes here and I have experienced delays of 1-2 weeks.
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800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
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800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
Re: Postal Service undoubtably going to be under great strain again at Christmas
Thanks @rubber_jonnie
I will be patient and just wait a few more weeks
Cheers
Michael
I will be patient and just wait a few more weeks
Cheers
Michael