tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post3217744385239632017..comments2024-03-16T17:02:17.206+00:00Comments on Norvic Philatelics Blog: Royal Mail's new tariff for 2014 - 1st and 2nd class stamps both increaseIan - Norvichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16436130277706268046noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-85396361415130717752018-09-26T17:47:41.872+01:002018-09-26T17:47:41.872+01:00I could spend all my time updating the threads fro...I could spend all my time updating the threads from the past 9 years - I could do them all every year in fact. However, following recent questions by email - the best way to get in touch on such old matters - the whole subject was updated on a <a href="https://blog.norphil.co.uk/2018/09/validity-and-value-of-stamps-with-no.html" rel="nofollow">post on 3 Sepetmber 2018</a>.Ian - Norvichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16436130277706268046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-18438220087146201352018-09-20T09:01:48.111+01:002018-09-20T09:01:48.111+01:00Hi, was hoping it was possible to update this thre...Hi, was hoping it was possible to update this thread as I have quite a number of old Worldwide up to 40g stamps. Are these now worth £2.25 (<100g 2018 prices) I do appreciate the information as it is very confusing. Thanks, NicAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06681597827261230824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-67275313450518704122015-01-24T14:17:36.722+00:002015-01-24T14:17:36.722+00:00NVI stamps have their CURRENT value, no matter wha...NVI stamps have their CURRENT value, no matter what, even if used in combination. Hence the E stamps are worth 97p, and the 2nd class are worth 53p. Ian - Norvichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16436130277706268046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-23999540822486382262015-01-24T14:16:29.375+00:002015-01-24T14:16:29.375+00:00Hi
I send a few CDs through the post now and again...Hi<br />I send a few CDs through the post now and again, in jiffy bags that qualify as large letter size, weight around 120gm. To send this first class costs £1.24, so I've been using a hoard of 2012 2nd classNVI stamps + a 20p stamp. This equals £1.26 at current rates.<br />BUT - I've heard that you if you use old NVI stamps in combination, they revert to their original monetary value. In my case that would mean I've actually been underpaying postage, although none of my CDs has been undelivered because of underpaid postage. Therein probably lies the answer, but can someone confirm that when using old NVIs in combination they have whatever the current value of that stamp, and do not revert to their original value?<br />Thanks for any help! Rogernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-83578986357433755062015-01-20T14:56:49.051+00:002015-01-20T14:56:49.051+00:00Your first sentence may be correct but it is erron...Your first sentence may be correct but it is erroneous. The fault lies with Royal Mail as you rightly point out in the final sentence. It was RM that returned your letter, not PO.<br /><br />Mind you, I'm surprised that the PO got it right, there haven't been any E stamps for that many years!Ian - Norvichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16436130277706268046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-19540897098612266342015-01-20T14:54:24.538+00:002015-01-20T14:54:24.538+00:00Some people in the Post Office don't seem to r...Some people in the Post Office don't seem to realise the E NVI stamp has a value of 97p. I had a letter returned 'for insufficient postage', then took it back to the Post Office who said everything was fine. The Royal Mail should educate their staff better.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-44597969031197094202015-01-04T15:58:37.540+00:002015-01-04T15:58:37.540+00:00Surface mail basic rate worldwide - Sorry that was...Surface mail basic rate worldwide - Sorry that wasn't specifically mentioned, I'll correct that!Ian - Norvichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16436130277706268046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-67496150192812074732015-01-04T13:42:41.845+00:002015-01-04T13:42:41.845+00:00What is the purpose of the 81p stamp?What is the purpose of the 81p stamp?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-10631811222480146692014-11-22T08:51:17.285+00:002014-11-22T08:51:17.285+00:00Thanks Ian - at last some clarity - keep up the go...Thanks Ian - at last some clarity - keep up the good work, VoxBlack Labradorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14621170926562846243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-39378556231535061002014-11-13T21:25:58.130+00:002014-11-13T21:25:58.130+00:00As indicated above the Worldwide 40g stamp is now ...As indicated above the Worldwide 40g stamp is now valid for up to 60g and therefore has a monetary value of £2.15.<br /><br />The Europe 40g is worth £1.47 (60g rate), and the Worldwide Postcard is worth 97p, the current cost of sending a postcard or a letter up to 10g Worldwide.Ian - Norvichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16436130277706268046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-24951155672816661932014-11-13T14:26:09.252+00:002014-11-13T14:26:09.252+00:00I have a number of Airmail stamps - Worldwide up ...I have a number of Airmail stamps - Worldwide up to 40grams, Europe up to 40 grams and Worldwide Postcard. Does anyone know what face value they would have now for general use - Royal Mail don't seem to address this issue. Thanks in advance. VoxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-1601811691976921342014-11-08T13:43:38.569+00:002014-11-08T13:43:38.569+00:00Yes, E stamps are worth 97p and can be used inland...Yes, E stamps are worth 97p and can be used inland, to Europe, and worldwide.Ian - Norvichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16436130277706268046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-30876513808658892022014-11-08T12:49:22.831+00:002014-11-08T12:49:22.831+00:00Are the 'E' stamps still valid for postage...Are the 'E' stamps still valid for postage on letters to Europe please?<br />SteveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-44156936274776262742014-03-27T17:23:25.021+00:002014-03-27T17:23:25.021+00:00Three weeks later, Royal Mail have restored the 10...Three weeks later, Royal Mail have restored the 10g Airmail rate, so the Worldwide 10g is unlikely to be valid for 20g items.Ian - Norvichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16436130277706268046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-53367667837438186772014-03-27T17:22:02.637+00:002014-03-27T17:22:02.637+00:00As Royal Mail have now acknowledged that the 10g r...As Royal Mail have now acknowledged that the 10g rate remains after Monday, the Worldwide 10g will not be valid for items up to 20g. Ian - Norvichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16436130277706268046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-72583096394216441322014-03-19T19:37:54.724+00:002014-03-19T19:37:54.724+00:00The First person to identify a totally accurate Ro...The First person to identify a totally accurate Royal Mail publicity communication should win a prize!Ian - Norvichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16436130277706268046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-19504067284936333712014-03-19T19:21:33.759+00:002014-03-19T19:21:33.759+00:00Interesting that 'first' leaflet states th...Interesting that 'first' leaflet states them to be PVA gummed but shows them with security slits!Trelantishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04537566448394951396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-11984977765532442562014-03-16T08:43:11.112+00:002014-03-16T08:43:11.112+00:00Apart from the very first sets of brown which was ...Apart from the very first sets of brown which was sold in a pack of 5 values, and the first set of blue Machin heads, Royal Mail have only ever produced FDCs for the designs, rather than the values. I don't think Royal Mail will regard this as a new issue.<br /><br />I expect collectors and dealers to be able to produce FDCs of stamps available on 31 March. It will be interesting to see how many different ones there are...<br /><br />Wincor-Nixdorf: Machin head, Spring Blooms, various Freshwater Life, possibly Farm Animals, Union Flag, and maybe the odd Birds 4 ?<br />NCR: Machin head, Spring Blooms, Union Flag?<br />Hyetch: BPMA Postage Due overprint on Machin head, Union Flag<br /><br />And in all cases, will Machin head be MA13? I doubt anybody will get a complete collection!Ian - Norvichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16436130277706268046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-14397150409774139172014-03-13T11:45:39.242+00:002014-03-13T11:45:39.242+00:00New definitive colours now on RM site: http://sho...New definitive colours now on RM site: http://shop.royalmail.com/definitives-2014/definitives-2014-mint-stamps/invt/20140310Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-86505142998301564362014-03-13T09:59:12.504+00:002014-03-13T09:59:12.504+00:00I'm going to go and buy myself an anorak, ther...I'm going to go and buy myself an anorak, thermos flask and notebook and go and stand by the railway sidings!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-64728856620041868192014-03-12T07:46:24.686+00:002014-03-12T07:46:24.686+00:00Stamps are accepted on 1st and 2nd class inland pa...Stamps are accepted on 1st and 2nd class inland parcels, but not on 'Parcelforce Worldwide Express 48' as far as I know - which includes inland over 20kg and lower weights with a 48-hour delovery guarantee, and anything lighter than 20kg but larger than the size limit for medium parcels.Ian - Norvichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16436130277706268046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-19050715333529962962014-03-11T22:26:02.377+00:002014-03-11T22:26:02.377+00:00"Stamps are not accepted on Royal Mail parcel..."Stamps are not accepted on Royal Mail parcels"? Since when? I regularly post parcels with stamps and have never had one returned not delivered. <br /><br />Shame about the price rises though - they're bit huge but it does make calculating stamp values much less simple than the round 50p and 60p values. Robnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-52556058778397033582014-03-07T18:55:23.712+00:002014-03-07T18:55:23.712+00:00Ian - mail order may continue to grow but post off...Ian - mail order may continue to grow but post offices are encouraged to use those awful labels instead of stamps. Those of us that continue to insist on stamps are a dwindling brigade - it is already a fact that stamps are not accepted on Royal Mail parcels, how much longer before they become extinct on letters also, we are not that far away. Anything I buy online I add a message to the seller to please insist on stamps where possible - sadly very few complyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-15544305691611326132014-03-07T18:44:11.722+00:002014-03-07T18:44:11.722+00:00Point taken but both of the examples I mentioned a...Point taken but both of the examples I mentioned above are from items stamped up by me and put into a pillar box, then falling foul of an idiot at a sorting office who didnt know the rules properly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61379575088648114.post-48068734741219153702014-03-07T16:50:36.594+00:002014-03-07T16:50:36.594+00:00Given that so much mail doesn't get looked at ...Given that so much mail doesn't get looked at in the sorting offices and doesn't get postmarked I wouldn't worry about it at the sorting office. Counter staff are the ones you will have to convince if posting over the counter.Ian - Norvichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16436130277706268046noreply@blogger.com