Posting edged tools in UK

[spader]

Is posting edged tools in UK still problems? Last time I recall reading the form posts that the seller of the tools lost the tools and money because of the RM scanning the parcel, and confiscating the tools. Is this still in practice?

Is it only RM practicing this parcel scanning? Or all other carriers too?

If age verification process had been done for the buyers, and submitted to the RM, is it ok to post edged tools?
Or is it still problem?

What experiences have you in sending and receiving the traded edged tools via posting?

I might still have some more edged tools to clear from the shed, hence trying to know the situation with the posting.
cheers.

 

[Chris]

For Sale Thread 'Royal Mail Age Verified - 'How to' guide'

Dec 17, 2024

Royal Mail only allow the posting of legal bladed objects via their Age Verified service. You cannot just take your item to a Post Office and ask for this, you must pay for it in advance via the Royal Mail website.

How to organise Age Verified postage:

1. Go to https://send.royalmail.com/

2. Click on 'Send an item now'




3. Select the type of parcel you are sending and its weight. For most standard bladed items (knives, carving tools etc) this will be 'Small Parcel'.




4. Under 'Delivery options' there is a link titled 'Show 8 more services' which...

• Chris
• Replies: 15
• Forum: Edged Tools Classifieds

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This is how to post edged tools legally and safely. I’ve had no issues using this method.

 

[spader]

For Sale Thread 'Royal Mail Age Verified - 'How to' guide'

Dec 17, 2024

Royal Mail only allow the posting of legal bladed objects via their Age Verified service. You cannot just take your item to a Post Office and ask for this, you must pay for it in advance via the Royal Mail website.

How to organise Age Verified postage:

1. Go to https://send.royalmail.com/

2. Click on 'Send an item now'




3. Select the type of parcel you are sending and its weight. For most standard bladed items (knives, carving tools etc) this will be 'Small Parcel'.




4. Under 'Delivery options' there is a link titled 'Show 8 more services' which...

• Chris
• Replies: 15
• Forum: Edged Tools Classifieds

• 

This is how to post edged tools legally and safely. I’ve had no issues using this method.

Great. That looks fair enough.

 

[Pattree]

Thanks @Chris
I have not got any edge tools to post but I shall keep this reference.