[Arm-netbook] Crooks at parcel force

[Luke Kenneth Casson Leighton]

ok, if you want to speed things up, go here:
http://www.parcelforce.com/portal/pw

type in the EA000nnnnnn number from Hong Kong EMS. and note the
parcelfarce number (which should end GB)

then, call these guys:
+448448004466

get the number of the depot, they will put you through anyway, but get
the number.  the automated system will ask you for the "17 digit
number" on the top of the letter (which you don't have) - ignore it.
the automated system will ask you 5 times: ignore it.  you will then
get through to a _real_ person: give them the parcelfarce number and
pay them some money.

for me, alain, it was £20 not £21.50.

there _is_ a better way than this, that i know of, but it involves
having an entire 30-foot container-load of machines.

l.