Postmen leaving a card saying you were out... when you were actually in - Page 3

NokkonWud · 23-07-2009, 15:07

The best service I had around here was Amtrak, but they had an awful rep over on OcUK so started using other, inferior (to my area) couriers. The delivery driver I used to have from Amtrak was superb and would never throw stuff about. The back of his van was incredibly tidy with all boxes stacked in weight order with fragile ones all out of the way.

Royal Mail, in my experience, are the worst. They're happy to just card rather than deliver, at my old address I saw one do what he did to Kreeeee, simply walk up with a card, when I answered he even gave the same excuse (I tried, went back for a card). Why get a job as a courier if you can't be arsed to deliver? These people tend to forget that they're easily replaceable.

Jonny69 · 23-07-2009, 17:52

I think the point has been made about Citylink so I won't bother going onto one about them. They did the I was out trick once.

Fayshun · 23-07-2009, 17:55

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Originally Posted by Jonny69

I think the point has been made about Citylink so I won't bother going onto one about them. They did the I was out trick once.

Oh go on, they're crap and deserve it.

Streeteh · 23-07-2009, 18:07

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divine · 23-07-2009, 18:31

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Originally Posted by NokkonWud

Why get a job as a courier if you can't be arsed to deliver? These people tend to forget that they're easily replaceable.

I don't think it's 'cant be arsed' that is the issue. I would imagine they have targets to meet during the day and one or two lengthy delays at the start of a day could royally screw them over (for example, you're well within your rights to open a package and inspect for visible damage before signing).

Easiest way to 'make up time' is to just card a few deliveries. Stopping, getting the package out, waiting for the door, getting it signed etc. will take 4 or 5 minutes, sometimes more if it's a couple of boxes, so if you just jump out and card 5 or 6 houses you can make up 20 minutes to half an hour of your days rounds.

I don't agree with it but I don't think it's just down to cant be bothered doing it, i think it's to actively try and make back time so they can meet targets and finish on time.

Treefrog · 23-07-2009, 19:13

Yet another one here who's had the excuses. No knock, just a card

Kitten · 23-07-2009, 21:00

this thread reminded me that my Mum got a parcel left a few weeks back - guess where the numpty left it? In the wheelie bin which was empty - however it was empty because my Mum was in Milan and it stayed empty for a week until the parcel got chucked away

Greenlizard0 · 23-07-2009, 22:23

Happens to me all the time. I've lost count of the number of occasions I've opened the door to find him down the road after he's posted a "Sorry you were out.." card.

I ask him where the parcel is and he just utters to go down to the sorting office. Down I go, and of course the item's fine - it's just that our postie couldn't be bothered to carry it.

I mean what the hell is the point of paying for a "to-door" service? The whole service is a joke now and it's expensive as anything!

Burble · 23-07-2009, 22:37

I'm frequently complaining to Royal Mail about the appauling service they give. The norm is for recorded/special delivery items to be put through the door without me needing to sign for them. Each time it happens I moan at them and advise the person who sent the item to me to do the same and claim their money back.

Grandad · 23-07-2009, 23:52

temp posties are not allowed to deliver RMSD , so this is what they do

23-07-2009, 15:07	#21
NokkonWud BD Recruitment Officer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Smogville Posts: 3,880	The best service I had around here was Amtrak, but they had an awful rep over on OcUK so started using other, inferior (to my area) couriers. The delivery driver I used to have from Amtrak was superb and would never throw stuff about. The back of his van was incredibly tidy with all boxes stacked in weight order with fragile ones all out of the way. Royal Mail, in my experience, are the worst. They're happy to just card rather than deliver, at my old address I saw one do what he did to Kreeeee, simply walk up with a card, when I answered he even gave the same excuse (I tried, went back for a card). Why get a job as a courier if you can't be arsed to deliver? These people tend to forget that they're easily replaceable. __________________

23-07-2009, 17:52	#22
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	I think the point has been made about Citylink so I won't bother going onto one about them. They did the I was out trick once. __________________

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23-07-2009, 21:00	#27
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	this thread reminded me that my Mum got a parcel left a few weeks back - guess where the numpty left it? In the wheelie bin which was empty - however it was empty because my Mum was in Milan and it stayed empty for a week until the parcel got chucked away __________________ "You only get one life. There's no God, no rules, except for those you accept or create for yourself. Then once it's over... it's over. Dreamless sleep for ever and ever. So why not be happy while you're here?" Nate Fisher

23-07-2009, 22:23	#28
Greenlizard0 Vodka Martini Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 717	Happens to me all the time. I've lost count of the number of occasions I've opened the door to find him down the road after he's posted a "Sorry you were out.." card. I ask him where the parcel is and he just utters to go down to the sorting office. Down I go, and of course the item's fine - it's just that our postie couldn't be bothered to carry it. I mean what the hell is the point of paying for a "to-door" service? The whole service is a joke now and it's expensive as anything! __________________ Last edited by Greenlizard0; 23-07-2009 at 22:27.

23-07-2009, 22:37	#29
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	I'm frequently complaining to Royal Mail about the appauling service they give. The norm is for recorded/special delivery items to be put through the door without me needing to sign for them. Each time it happens I moan at them and advise the person who sent the item to me to do the same and claim their money back.

23-07-2009, 23:52	#30
Grandad Old Git Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,016	temp posties are not allowed to deliver RMSD , so this is what they do