Using old unused Prepaid Auspost satchel

[tcrazer]

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?

[phorum_junkie*]

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.

[t0psales]

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.

[foxette-in-sox]

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.

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[australiapoststore]

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

[thecatspjs]

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 ?

[thecatspjs]

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[ausfast]

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.

[ausfast]

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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...

[rjm6572]

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