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Using old unused Prepaid Auspost satchel

tcrazer — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 15:44:14 GMT

Would i have any problems using some unused 500g prepaid satchels that I bought in a pack from around two years ago? Anyone know if this would be too old for them to accept?

Re: Using old unused Prepaid Auspost satchel

phorum_junkie* — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 15:59:58 GMT

When AP announced the advent of the new satchels they did say that the old style ones could still be used and indeed could still be purchased until old stock ran out.

Re: Using old unused Prepaid Auspost satchel

t0psales — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 21:46:10 GMT

I do not think they could realy stop you.

about 15 years ago I used to smear glue or hairspray over the stamps, that way I could just wipe the post print off and reuse them.

Re: Using old unused Prepaid Auspost satchel

foxette-in-sox — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 22:05:07 GMT

I do not think they could realy stop you.

about 15 years ago I used to smear glue or hairspray over the stamps, that way I could just wipe the post print off and reuse them.

(coffee splatter on screen)

Re: Using old unused Prepaid Auspost satchel

australiapoststore — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 23:27:41 GMT

Hi tchi6

When there are price rises for our prepaid products there is always a grace period where old satchels/envelopes will be allowed through without incurring underpaid mail charges.

If these satchels are a couple of years old as you have stated, that grace period will have passed because there have been a few price rises in the meantime.

If you were to send them now without adding extra postage you would likely receive an underpaid mail bill back for the difference in postage plus an administration fee.

If you know how much you paid for them originally you could put stamps on the satchel for the difference, or personally, I would just bin them as not worth the risk. It is your decision though.

Alice

Re: Using old unused Prepaid Auspost satchel

thecatspjs — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 00:28:20 GMT

Alice, are you are of any public information that is available for customers about the "grace" period - is it in the terms and conditions.

Also, as there is no expiry date on prepaid products, is the OP able to return the unused satchels to Australia Post for a credit towards other current prepaid products ?

Re: Using old unused Prepaid Auspost satchel

thecatspjs — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 00:29:48 GMT

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Re: Using old unused Prepaid Auspost satchel

ausfast — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 02:28:19 GMT

I think it would be quite unlikely that you would receive an underpaid mail notice for using these. It would not be worth the trouble on AP's end.

Just give it a go, worst case scenario is that AP sends you a bill for $1.50 and the price difference.

Definitely worth taking the risk.

Re: Using old unused Prepaid Auspost satchel

ausfast — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 02:31:32 GMT

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or personally, I would just bin them as not worth the risk. It is your decision though.

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How is it not worth taking the risk? Your logic makes no sense.

Throw away a satchel that you have already paid $6 to Auspost for OR use the satchel anyway which may have a very slim chance of receiving a $3 bill...

Re: Using old unused Prepaid Auspost satchel

rjm6572 — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 02:52:53 GMT

i received an old 3kg pre paid satchel a month ago and nothing was said

Re: Using old unused Prepaid Auspost satchel

rjm6572 — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 03:24:41 GMT

i have a few pre paid 3kg satchels left so i rang aus post to see if they were ok to use and they said ok

Re: Using old unused Prepaid Auspost satchel

kangarooislandleathercraft — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 03:50:08 GMT

I think the reply from Alice on behalf of Australia Post should be challenged. A prepaid product is a prepaid product. Australia Post have had the use of the purchase price without being required to deliver their part of the bargain.

I have certainly never seen any reference to a "grace period" and Australia Post would be on very shaky grounds if this was referred to an ombudsman.

On practical grounds, I am still using up some 500 gram satchels I have had for over a year - how would Australia Post really know whether it had been sitting in a post office and recently sold?

Re: Using old unused Prepaid Auspost satchel

redbook3 — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 04:18:36 GMT

I haven't seen a "use-by" date anywhere on any of my Aust Post stuff and can't see what the price difference would come into the picture - they are unused.

That type of thing has always been a log in my teeth when it comes to using a pre-paid gift voucher and being told it's only valid for 30 days or 3 months

Re: Using old unused Prepaid Auspost satchel

rjm6572 — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 06:14:02 GMT

i really think Alice doesnt really know but i rang up Aus Post customer service and was informed that they can be used as long as they were pre paid

they even have the old pre paid satchels for sale

Re: Using old unused Prepaid Auspost satchel

auction_assassin — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 06:27:11 GMT

I forgot to add ... X-(

Re: Using old unused Prepaid Auspost satchel

ausfast — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 07:04:04 GMT

@auction_assassin

I have been billed for other people's mail many times from Australia Post.

Send them a letter requesting photographic proof. When they are unable to provide (usually are too lazy to), then they will waive the charges..

Re: Using old unused Prepaid Auspost satchel

auction_assassin — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 07:27:04 GMT

Yeah, i will do

And send them a bill for MY administration costs :^O

Re: Using old unused Prepaid Auspost satchel

*kazumi* — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 08:11:29 GMT

I think it would be quite unlikely that you would receive an underpaid mail notice for using these. It would not be worth the trouble on AP's end.

Just give it a go, worst case scenario is that AP sends you a bill for $1.50 and the price difference.

Definitely worth taking the risk.

Actually, I believe that if you underpay postage and it is picked up, the item is changed to COD, and the COD charge becomes applicable. Which is quite a bit.

Re: Using old unused Prepaid Auspost satchel

ausfast — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 08:32:00 GMT

Actually, I believe that if you underpay postage and it is picked up, the item is changed to COD, and the COD charge becomes applicable. Which is quite a bit.

Not sure where you heard that from but that is not correct.

I have received many underpaid mail invoices in the mail over the few years. The bill includes the price deficiency plus an admin charge of $1.50 per article.

This is billed to the sender provided the sender's address is written on the package, if not, then the package will be held at the receivers post office where the PO will release the package once the receiver has paid the price deficiency.

Re: Using old unused Prepaid Auspost satchel

tonalidesigns — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 13:17:06 GMT

I'd really like to see the basis for Alice's earlier post.

Sure - if its a pre-paid envelope with a face value of 55c and postage is now 60c then I would expect to pay the extra (in fact I have a shoebox full of prepaid envelopes with 37c on them which we are about to start using ... just stocked up on low denomination stamps to make up the difference - am told by myPO there is no problem).

I do know that when the postage price increases AP have in the past allowed a smallish window when they don't apply penalities - eg when the basic charge wnt from 55 to 60 cents.

But with the red satchells - they are a specific pre-paid service, Would have thought they would have an indefinite lifespan even though those satchells are no longer available - OR - Australia Post should be prepared to buy them back. Haven't seen a notice for either yet.