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How long is first class post taking at the moment?

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tectonicplates · 17/12/2019 11:01

If I send a small first class parcel to a UK address, how many days is it taking at this time of year?

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Pilot12 · 17/12/2019 11:09

The post office say one to three days. It will depend on where you live, how far the parcel is travelling and the weather. It shouldn't take more than three days. Send it Special Delivery if you want to guarantee next day delivery.

blue5467 · 17/12/2019 11:15

I sent one last week and it took 4 days!

tectonicplates · 17/12/2019 11:17

Eek! I need it to get there by Friday. Will Signed For be okay or does it really have to be Special Delivery?

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viccat · 17/12/2019 11:50

It should be ok and get there by Friday if you send it ASAP today.
I run an online business and have also bought online this past week, and the majority of packages/letters are arriving as expected, some maybe a day later compared to the usual timings outside of the Xmas period.

HoHoHomeTimeFinally · 17/12/2019 11:58

You will need to send it special delivery. Signed for is literally just that, a signature to prove the item has been delivered. It will not speed up the delivery time at all.

ReginaGeorgeous · 17/12/2019 12:56

I posted a card first class last Thursday and SIL received it yesterday.

Feelingabitashamed · 17/12/2019 14:21

I got a 1st class parcel today sent yesterday but if it's urgent I would do special delivery just to be on the safe side.

Rafflesway · 17/12/2019 14:25

Same here ReginaGorgeous!

Best friend posted my card 1 class last Saturday morning. Finally arrived Friday afternoon. 😡

mnahmnah · 17/12/2019 14:30

I posted a card on Saturday morning 2nd class and it arrived Monday morning! 150 miles away too

tectonicplates · 17/12/2019 15:17

Thanks everyone. I'm going to send it by Special Delivery just to be on the safe side.

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