[Arm-netbook] Crooks at parcel force

[Michael Howard]

Luke Kenneth Casson Leighton wrote:
> 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.
>
>
>   
So what started off 3 weeks ago an attractive buy has turned into a bit 
of a hog!
You live and learn.

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Michael Howard        mike at dewberryfields dot co dot uk
Lancashire
England