Showing posts with label royal mail. Show all posts
Showing posts with label royal mail. Show all posts

Wednesday, 28 March 2012

Dovercourt Swans and Royal Mail Price Increase

Last week I went to Dovercourt - it was a lovely day (although not quite so warm on the coast!).  I thought I'd share these pictures of the swans from the boating lake and a photo of the beach.  I've hardly ever been to the beach so early in the year but enjoyed my walk collecting sea glass - I'm sure I'll find a use for all the pieces I found!

If you haven't heard the news already, Royal Mail announced yesterday that they will be increasing their prices on 30th April - here's a link with more information...
http://www.royalmail.com/prices2012
Unfortunately the increase will be quite substantial (1st class stamps for UK letters go up from 46p to 60p and a small packet weighing up to 100g to the USA goes up from £2.07 to £3.30!) - therefore I will have to look at my shipping prices and make sure that I'm covering my costs.  If you are thinking of buying something from one of my shops and want to avoid the increase in shipping please make sure you place your order before 30th April.

Wednesday, 30 November 2011

Christmas Posting Dates

I can't believe how quickly Christmas is coming!  If you are planning to buy something from one of my shops and would like to receive your order in time for Christmas please make sure you place your order in time!  Here are Royal Mail's recommended last posting dates for Christmas:

~*~  Mon 3rd December - Airmail to South & Central America, Caribbean, Africa, Middle East, Asia, Far East, Australia and New Zealand
~*~  Fri 9th December - Airmail to Eastern Europe, USA & Canada
~*~  Mon 12th December - Airmail to Western Europe
~*~ Tue 20th December - First Class UK

I will still be posting items after these dates but they are likely to arrive after Christmas.

My sale is still on in my Etsy shops until Friday - don't forget to use the code XMAS2011 at checkout!