Setup Private Mail address

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DimPrawn replied

19 July 2018, 16:26
Originally posted by ladymuck View Post

How do you intend to get your mail sent to the box?

If you're going to set up a redirection with RM (at an additional cost) then you might just be better off with their Keepsafe service which is just £47 for 66 days

£47!

You think we are all made of money?

That's a days pay for some IT contractors these days.
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ladymuck replied

19 July 2018, 08:12
How do you intend to get your mail sent to the box?

If you're going to set up a redirection with RM (at an additional cost) then you might just be better off with their Keepsafe service which is just £47 for 66 days
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GreenMirror replied

18 July 2018, 12:22
No have no friends. Are you sasguru?
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Platypus replied

18 July 2018, 12:09
Originally posted by Bean View Post

You'll get the service you pay for.

Personally, I'd go with the RM option for £150/6mths - it's not that expensive for piece of mind, with a 'good' well-known provider...

I agree, why scrimp around to save just a few ££
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meridian replied

18 July 2018, 10:05
Setup Private Mail address

Originally posted by fishandchips View Post

Dear All,

I wish to setup a private mailbox so I can have mail sent and kept secure whilst I am away. When I come to the UK I wish to pickup the mail from a central point.

Having checked Royal Mail they offer a PO box for personal use which is just over 150 pounds for 6 months. This seems a lot of money considering that I only require this faculty for 3 months.

A google for personal mailboxes reveals that there are several websites offering this service. However I want to proceed with caution as a lot of these sites may well be honey pots or scam sites.

Can anyone advise as to a more cost effective option ?

Many thanks

I use U.K. Postbox https://www.ukpostbox.com

PAYG if you don’t expect to receive much.

No issues so far, used them for a few years. They’ll charge you a small amount per letter for storage, and then a forwarding fee at the end (or you can choose to have them open and scan your mail).
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doconline replied

18 July 2018, 09:57
Originally posted by fishandchips View Post

Dear All,

I wish to setup a private mailbox so I can have mail sent and kept secure whilst I am away. When I come to the UK I wish to pickup the mail from a central point.

Having checked Royal Mail they offer a PO box for personal use which is just over 150 pounds for 6 months. This seems a lot of money considering that I only require this faculty for 3 months.

A google for personal mailboxes reveals that there are several websites offering this service. However I want to proceed with caution as a lot of these sites may well be honey pots or scam sites.

Can anyone advise as to a more cost effective option ?

Many thanks

You could try Mail boxes etc. They are on the high street and a good alternative to Royal Mail. Not sure on shortest duration of mail box hire though.
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Bean replied

18 July 2018, 09:46
Originally posted by fishandchips View Post

Dear All,

I wish to setup a private mailbox so I can have mail sent and kept secure whilst I am away. When I come to the UK I wish to pickup the mail from a central point.

Having checked Royal Mail they offer a PO box for personal use which is just over 150 pounds for 6 months. This seems a lot of money considering that I only require this faculty for 3 months.

A google for personal mailboxes reveals that there are several websites offering this service. However I want to proceed with caution as a lot of these sites may well be honey pots or scam sites.

Can anyone advise as to a more cost effective option ?

Many thanks

You'll get the service you pay for.

Personally, I'd go with the RM option for £150/6mths - it's not that expensive for piece of mind, with a 'good' well-known provider...
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fishandchips started a topic Setup Private Mail address

18 July 2018, 09:20
Setup Private Mail address

Dear All,

I wish to setup a private mailbox so I can have mail sent and kept secure whilst I am away. When I come to the UK I wish to pickup the mail from a central point.

Having checked Royal Mail they offer a PO box for personal use which is just over 150 pounds for 6 months. This seems a lot of money considering that I only require this faculty for 3 months.

A google for personal mailboxes reveals that there are several websites offering this service. However I want to proceed with caution as a lot of these sites may well be honey pots or scam sites.

Can anyone advise as to a more cost effective option ?

Many thanks
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