I suspect they’ve just not got the fully correct version sorted yet!So, am I reading that right that sub 3" folders can be sent without age verification, and thus over the counter? That's another big change...
I suspect they’ve just not got the fully correct version sorted yet!So, am I reading that right that sub 3" folders can be sent without age verification, and thus over the counter? That's another big change...
It is all about perceptions again..... If somebody makes a movie called "Swiss army ninja assasin" we will be well and truly stuffed.
Good job.It probably won't help but if you don't try you definitely won't get it!
I have written to my local MP asking the government to review their view on knives/sharp objects. As follows:
" My husband passed away just over three years ago. His hobby was collecting knives, Swiss Army Knives and Custom knives some very beautiful. I never got involved in his hobby my view then was that they were sharp dangerous objects. However I am now educated, people collect these for all sorts of reasons, the type, make, to add to their collections, in some cases never to be used and definitely not for stabbing others !
My reason for writing is that our UK Laws prevent me selling these collectors pieces on eBay, Facebook and now I have heard that Royal Mail will not ship these from 22nd April 2024. These knives are treasured and most of them never used unless they are a utility knife used for camping, sailing and adventure type sports, there is even one of the Swiss Army Knives for opening watches.
I do not have the stats but I think if we looked at these regarding what types of knives are used to cause injury to persons that we would find that those knives are kitchen knives, handmade knives and purpose made knives not knives that people collect and treasure. Where will it stop, shall we ban forks because they could kill someone?
I would be very grateful if the government could put a balanced prospective on the ownership and use of knives in the UK 'just because one has a knife it does not mean that they intend stabbing someone'. "
His quick response:
"Many thanks for your email. I have raised your points with Home Office ministers and I will be in touch as soon as I receive any replies.
Best wishes"
Email your local MP -
It might not make a difference but unless we speak up no one will hear us.
I thought it had changed to having a load allowed now?Just paying for an age verified shipment on Royal Mail site, and there is this helpful message displayed.
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It probably won't help but if you don't try you definitely won't get it!
I have written to my local MP asking the government to review their view on knives/sharp objects. As follows:
" My husband passed away just over three years ago. His hobby was collecting knives, Swiss Army Knives and Custom knives some very beautiful. I never got involved in his hobby my view then was that they were sharp dangerous objects. However I am now educated, people collect these for all sorts of reasons, the type, make, to add to their collections, in some cases never to be used and definitely not for stabbing others !
My reason for writing is that our UK Laws prevent me selling these collectors pieces on eBay, Facebook and now I have heard that Royal Mail will not ship these from 22nd April 2024. These knives are treasured and most of them never used unless they are a utility knife used for camping, sailing and adventure type sports, there is even one of the Swiss Army Knives for opening watches.
I do not have the stats but I think if we looked at these regarding what types of knives are used to cause injury to persons that we would find that those knives are kitchen knives, handmade knives and purpose made knives not knives that people collect and treasure. Where will it stop, shall we ban forks because they could kill someone?
I would be very grateful if the government could put a balanced prospective on the ownership and use of knives in the UK 'just because one has a knife it does not mean that they intend stabbing someone'. "
His quick response:
"Many thanks for your email. I have raised your points with Home Office ministers and I will be in touch as soon as I receive any replies.
Best wishes"
Email your local MP -
It might not make a difference but unless we speak up no one will hear us.
They used to ask me at the local post office what was in the packet, so one day when asked by a rather prim and proper lady behind the counter what i was sending, i said, just loud enough for everyone in the queue behind me to hear "adult toys without batteries", her face was a picture, lots of sniggering in the queue behind and strangely, she never asked me again.The whole RM debacle is an utter mess and has been for a long time. Asking people the actual contents of a package is intrusive and insulting. They will take your word almost without question, so why not simplify the process by asking if there is anything in the contents that is prohibited or restricted?
Not that I've noticed, they still keep coming.Well, the date has passed.
Has it affected anyone here?