From: =?windows-1252?Q?=AEi=A9ardo?= 
Newsgroups: uk.finance
Subject: Re: Sending a =?windows-1252?Q?=A38=2C000_cheque_by_ordina?=
 =?windows-1252?Q?ry_post=3F?=
Date: Fri, 01 Jun 2007 11:22:48 GMT

Robert wrote:
> On May 29, 10:32 am, Jim D  wrote:
>> Is it considered safe to send a £several-K cheque by ordinary post?
>> The sender doesn't have access to a post office, so Special Delivery
>> is not an option.
> 
> 
> Why does the recipient  need access for a post office for special
> delivery?  Royal Mail deliver it to the door.  I agree that he has to
> be there to sign for it of course and maybe this is the problem.
> 
> Robert
> 
Because the Post Office record the details of the special delivery item 
and it can then be tracked on-line to its destination, plus you can, 
after a bit, get a copy of the recipient's signature.

To Quote:

"When we deliver your item we’ll collect a signature to confirm receipt. 
We then update our online Track & Trace  system with details of the 
delivery time and date. We’ll also add an electronic copy of the 
signature taken, with our Electronic Proof of Delivery service. (ePOD)"

I hope I haven't infringed any copyright with that.

Have look, it's an excellent service:

http://www.royalmail.com/portal/rm/track?catId=22700601&gear=authentication

No, I don't work for the Post Office!

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