Proof of posting to a Freepost address?

[Dom Robinson]

It's a non-Ebay query, but someone here will know the answer. I know of
someone who got refused the issue of a proof of posting from a post
office because it was something going to a Freepost address.

I'm sure that's wrong. Can anyone confirm either way please?

TIA, Dom

[Bill]

They should give youa proof what ever parcell your sending. If the
refuse report them to head office

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Bil

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[dave @ stejonda]

Post by Dom Robinson
It's a non-Ebay query, but someone here will know the answer. I know of
someone who got refused the issue of a proof of posting from a post
office because it was something going to a Freepost address.
I'm sure that's wrong. Can anyone confirm either way please?

I've been given a PofP when posting a pre-paid envelope - they didn't
look very happy so I guess there's no money in it for them - helps if
you're a regular customer though perhaps?

[C. Señor]

Post by dave @ stejonda

Post by Dom Robinson
It's a non-Ebay query, but someone here will know the answer. I know of
someone who got refused the issue of a proof of posting from a post
office because it was something going to a Freepost address.
I'm sure that's wrong. Can anyone confirm either way please?

I've been given a PofP when posting a pre-paid envelope - they didn't
look very happy so I guess there's no money in it for them - helps if
you're a regular customer though perhaps?

The guy behind the counter will be getting the same amount of money
regardless of whether or not it's a prepaid envelope.

[Lordy.UK]

Post by C. Señor
The guy behind the counter will be getting the same amount of money
regardless of whether or not it's a prepaid envelope.

Not if it's their own business, you could have cost them two or even
three pence :)

[Rex Harrison]

Post by Dom Robinson
It's a non-Ebay query, but someone here will know the answer. I know of
someone who got refused the issue of a proof of posting from a post
office because it was something going to a Freepost address.
I'm sure that's wrong. Can anyone confirm either way please?

Personally I think it shouldn't matter but I've been refused a CoP before
when sending a small packet to the USA, even though it actually had in
writing on the CoP slip it can be used for international letters.

[dnsey]

Post by Rex Harrison
Personally I think it shouldn't matter but I've been refused a CoP before
when sending a small packet to the USA, even though it actually had in
writing on the CoP slip it can be used for international letters.

I regularly send small packets to the US - proof of posting is no
problem.

[Tracym]

Post by dnsey

Post by Rex Harrison
Personally I think it shouldn't matter but I've been refused a CoP before
when sending a small packet to the USA, even though it actually had in
writing on the CoP slip it can be used for international letters.

I regularly send small packets to the US - proof of posting is no
problem.

I have sent something recorded delivery within the uk once which was to a
freepost address.
Tracym

[Amanda Angelika]

Post by Dom Robinson
It's a non-Ebay query, but someone here will know the answer. I know
of someone who got refused the issue of a proof of posting from a post
office because it was something going to a Freepost address.
I'm sure that's wrong. Can anyone confirm either way please?
TIA, Dom

Well I would think the problem is many Post Offices now include proof of
posting on the printed till receipt where the recipient's address is typed
in on a computer keyboard by the cashier. Of course if there is actually no
transaction one can see why they might be reluctant to do this.

Of course the way around that is to fill in an old fashioned "proof of
posting certificate" form with the recipient's address yourself before hand
and simply get the cashier to stamp and initial it. There are usually proof
of posting certificate forms available in that form rack most POs have in
the public area :)

[C. Señor]

Post by Amanda Angelika

Post by Dom Robinson
It's a non-Ebay query, but someone here will know the answer. I know
of someone who got refused the issue of a proof of posting from a post
office because it was something going to a Freepost address.
I'm sure that's wrong. Can anyone confirm either way please?
TIA, Dom

Well I would think the problem is many Post Offices now include proof of
posting on the printed till receipt where the recipient's address is typed
in on a computer keyboard by the cashier. Of course if there is actually no
transaction one can see why they might be reluctant to do this.

Most of my reciepts from the PO have handwritten postcodes. Other times
they just give me the receipt with the postcode boxes blank. I did used to
tell them I needed PofP but since I usually post quite low cost items I
don't bother but I'd probably fill the postcode in myself if I ever wanted
to claim. :)

[Geep]

Post by C. Señor
Most of my reciepts from the PO have handwritten postcodes. Other times
they just give me the receipt with the postcode boxes blank.

The PO Horizon system only requires the address for standard RM parcels
- not first or second class (whether or not recorded), and not special
delivery. The system will therefore only print the building name/number
and postcode if the item being posted is a parcel. The details have to
be added manually for anything else. (Can't remember what happens with
Parcelforce - don't handle many cos the service is so bad).

Regarding the original query, there is no reason not to produce a till
receipt for a pre paid item. The clerk merely needs to weigh the item,
see the cost, type in pre paid figure same as cost, and the system will
produce a label and receipt, showing nil paid. The advantage is that
the PO then gets paid for the transaction, even though no money changes
hands between customer and PO. Whether or not that applies to Crown POs
I don't know. Moral - support your local SUB PO :-)

You can, of course, still complete an old fashioned Certificate of
Posting, as Amanda suggests.