Parcelforce nightmare - please read

[robs5230]

So off I went in my lunch break to post a pistol I've just sold on here.
"parcelforce 48 please" i say.
"for safety purposes can you tell me what is in the package please?" says the old dear behind the counter
"An air pistol" I reply.
"ooh you can't post those " she says
"Oh yes i can, it's the only legal method of sending" says I.
So she pulls out the parcelforce leaflet, reads the prohibited items and in particular the "weapons section"
"No you can't"
Yes I can"
I'll ring parcelforce she says, so she gets on the blower to PF and chats to a woman there.
Oh no you can't they say to the old dear which she repeats to me with a smirk.
Can you pass the leaflet to me I said. Which was a waste of time as the small print is beyond the ability of my knackered eyes and I didnt have my reading glasses.
So off I went with the leaflet and as I exited the shop I said "you're wrong and I will come back and prove it to you. The postmaster who was at another counter said yes please do.
So I got to the car and got my specs out and sure enough under the "arms and ammunition" section, it still clearly states that uk legal pistols and rifles are not prohibited to send within the UK.
Straight back, showed them the clause and they accepted the package and also stated they would make all their staff aware.
Result.

[ZAKDINGEL]

Good on you sir just go's to show how some are jobs worth's and really couldn't tell shit from clay

[Grunalf]

You can also find the info on the Parcel Force web site:

http://www.parcelforce.com/help-and-...d-restrictions

Quite clearly states:

Arms and Ammunition - low powered air weapons Low-powered air weapons (air rifles, air guns and air pistols), together with lead pellets and other airgun and airsoft projectiles, can be sent but are subject to the following conditions:

1. These items must be sent on an express48 service only
2. These items must be sent via the Post Office only, and presented at the counter
3. Enhanced compensation cover is not available

HTH

Paul

[MrGrumpy]

I love living in the sticks . Last time i posted a gun the old dear behind the counter referred to me as the local arms dealer
To be fair she has to be nice to me i shoot the rabbits on her husbands veg plot !!
Oh and my local morrisons sells airgun world and not even on the top shelf

[robs5230]

I love living in the sticks . Last time i posted a gun the old dear behind the counter referred to me as the local arms dealer
To be fair she has to be nice to me i shoot the rabbits on her husbands veg plot !!
Oh and my local morrisons sells airgun world and not even on the top shelf

I live in the sticks too and my usual P.O. is ok. I had to call to a P.O. that I don't normally use.

[Rich]

I don't mind if you send me a PM but I'd like to know which PO you had the trouble with.

I've had trouble with the main PO in Bideford in the past.

[Steyr]

I love living in the sticks . Last time i posted a gun the old dear behind the counter referred to me as the local arms dealer
To be fair she has to be nice to me i shoot the rabbits on her husbands veg plot !!
Oh and my local morrisons sells airgun world and not even on the top shelf

If they put it on the top shelf I would be firn as I am 6 foot 1...
But they always put them.on the bottom and they are ramped so it gets an overhang olfrom the shelves above. Bloody hate WH Smiths 😆😆😆