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AIBU?

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Original poster

DVLA sent me a new logbook, spelt my name wrong so I have to send it back. Why should I pay for the stamp? AIBU

37 replies

maydaychild · 10/04/2012 18:36

I don't often post here, but be damned if I am paying out for a stamp for their mistake.
They give no freepost address, I can't talk to a human being (it's all automated phone messages).

Screw them, they can pay postage and handling fee for underpaid item.

Or will it end up in the bin and I will have no logbook....?

AIBU or should I stop moaning and put a stamp on it.
Majority rules.........

OP posts:
southeastastra · 10/04/2012 18:37

stop moaning and put a stamp on it

KingofHighVis · 10/04/2012 18:39

Put a stamp on it.

Shutupanddrive · 10/04/2012 18:40

Put a stamp on it and stop moaning! Well you did ask!

Original poster
maydaychild · 10/04/2012 18:41

No, moaning is the order of the day. Come on fellow self righteous MNetters

OP posts:
VivaLeBeaver · 10/04/2012 18:41

Stamp. Or it'll end in the bin. You can email them if you really want to contact them about it, I emailed when my logbook got lost before i put it away went awol in the post. They sent me a new one.

ClaireAll · 10/04/2012 18:42

Don't sweat the small stuff.

planetpotty · 10/04/2012 18:43

Stamp on ..... Don't sweat the small stuff Wink

scuzy · 10/04/2012 18:43

ffs put a stamp on it!!

planetpotty · 10/04/2012 18:44

Oooh freaky x post there Grin

Original poster
maydaychild · 10/04/2012 18:44

Damn it. Not one of you agrees with me.

OP posts:
fatmummy35 · 10/04/2012 18:45

You'll probably end up with no log book as the royal mail have a habit of storing and not delivering business things without a stamp on.

Mistakes can happen you know - sure it wasn't done deliberately.

Ilovedaintynuts · 10/04/2012 18:45

Blimmin' eck. Do people really worry about this stuff?
Put a bloody stamp on it.

Original poster
maydaychild · 10/04/2012 18:46

I reckon I'll get some sympathy in pedants corner.....

OP posts:
MrsTerryPratchett · 10/04/2012 18:48

Put a stamp on it but keep moaning, 'tis your right!

ABigGirlDoneItAndRanAway · 10/04/2012 19:08

Get a grip and put a stamp on it.

LineRunner · 10/04/2012 19:09

You are just trying to get MN a bad name for being mental.

Aribura · 10/04/2012 19:12

Leave the bastards take the bastards to court, it's the only sensible option.

scuzy · 10/04/2012 19:30

is this really a serious thread?

LineRunner · 10/04/2012 19:31

It's going to end up in a Daily Mail feature about how mad we all are.

roses2 · 10/04/2012 19:55

YANBU, I hate paying for other people's mistakes. The DVLA did the same to me a few years ago but sent me a log book without me having to send the old one back. Isn't there any option to speak to someone?

Original poster
maydaychild · 10/04/2012 20:31

Nope, their phone hangs up on you when they have finished patronising giving information

OP posts:
CremeEggThief · 10/04/2012 21:17

Try emailing them, but if it doesn't work, rush out and get a 2nd class stamp, before they go up.
If it's any consolation, this is exactly the sort of minor issue I get really annoyed about too! So at least you're not alone in that!

scuzy · 10/04/2012 21:29

oh for the love of god ...

Lousmart · 10/04/2012 21:35

I'm with you. Loathe dvla & that cones from working with them as police liaison. Crappety crap govt agency. Wait until you get a letter in the post where the stamp hasn't been franked and use that. That way you are getting back at dvla & the post office. Both of whom, should be put out to tender IMHO.Angry

scuzy · 10/04/2012 21:36

arent government bodies not allowed to make mistakes? don't be so mean and anal and put a bloody stamp on it!