Jameister Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Has anyone had issues with Australian Post? This has happened almost every time I've expected a delivery where a card gets put in the post box outside even though there is someone currently in the property. I mean don't these guys even bother to knock or is this asking too much? And I'm not taking about anything big being delivered just a bit bigger then the actual post box. I think it's a bit cheeky to put a card in the post box saying I have a parcel when they haven't actually attempted delivery. Unless of course I'm missing something and it's different here, I don't know but shouldn't the postie actually knock on the door to see if anyone is at home first? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amibovered Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 They should, but they never do around here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Que Sera Sera Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 They do here. But having said that you have to answer like greased lightening. The parcel delivery lady is good though. Go on their website, there's an online ccomplaints section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skani Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 They do at my place....will ride up a fairly steep driveway then trot up a flight of stairs to the front door. But maybe it varies between areas or individual postmen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 It varies here depending on the actual postie, some pip their horn and wait a few minutes but some are lazy and just put the note in the letter box saying you have a parcel. Ive been in and would have heard them a few times this has happened so i know they havent even attempted to knock, pip etc. I also think they sometimes stock pile the mail, we wont get any for a few days then get a heap in one go with varying postal dates on them. Friends in the area have the same issue so i dont think its just me. Cal x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 How long would it take them to do their round if they have to go up to everyone's front door ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bromney Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 I'm not a fan of Aus Post at all but then I'm also not a fan of the mailbox type delivery, I miss the UK style where the post lands on your doorstep. It's also an opportunity to get to know the postman, just feels a bit more personal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Isn't it actually very cheap and a good service to send a letter across Australia, say Melbourne to Perth (4000 kms or so). They fly your letter across the country, deliver it to a specific house for you in 2 days all for only 70c. Maybe we expect too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Les Patterson Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Get a PO Box......but then you will have nothing to whinge about I guess. ps....the parcel contractors are a bunch of lazy pricks though......that's why I have a PO Box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surf N Turf Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 I agree that it's a completely crap service. They don't bother to knock around here but they used to. I've a friend who works for Australia Post. I asked him about this and he said that complaints soared when they privatised the parcel delivery service. So they hired someone to follow the delivery people around and film them. Much to no-one's amazement they discovered that they were sitting in the vans writing out the 'you weren't home' slips before even leaving the depot!!! That's what you get with privatisation. I think the profit margin on delivery must be pretty small. Not that this is a good excuse for such a poor service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Les Patterson Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 I'm not a fan of Aus Post at all but then I'm also not a fan of the mailbox type delivery, I miss the UK style where the post lands on your doorstep. It's also an opportunity to get to know the postman, just feels a bit more personal. It's only a bloody letter FFS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jameister Posted May 15, 2014 Author Share Posted May 15, 2014 How long would it take them to do their round if they have to go up to everyone's front door ? It would take them as long as it takes, so your saying that this acceptable? Not sure what level of expectation you are after but if I'm paying for a post service I expect exactly that, someone that delivers the post that you have paid for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper123 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Has anyone had issues with Australian Post? This has happened almost every time I've expected a delivery where a card gets put in the post box outside even though there is someone currently in the property. I mean don't these guys even bother to knock or is this asking too much? And I'm not taking about anything big being delivered just a bit bigger then the actual post box. I think it's a bit cheeky to put a card in the post box saying I have a parcel when they haven't actually attempted delivery. Unless of course I'm missing something and it's different here, I don't know but shouldn't the postie actually knock on the door to see if anyone is at home first? Yes I have a major issue with them.My children's grandparent sent dollars in the post for my daughter's birthday but as usual the mail was opened and the money gone than likely in the bookies or pub .Now I did tell them not to send money in the post for obvious reasons but they took the gamble and lost .We know it happened in Aus because after the money had been taken it was kindly placed in Australian mail wrapping sign of the times I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight7 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Our delivery isn't until about 4. 30 pm and if it is raining- forget it, they don't bother. We get a whole stack on the next fine day. Lousy service and as for knocking at the door - huh, can't remember the last time they bothered though the private couriers are better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 It's only a bloody letter FFS Yeah, it's only private correspondence, bank stuff and the like. She'll be right eh?. And if anyone complains, well, they're just a whinging Poms aren't they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 How long would it take them to do their round if they have to go up to everyone's front door ? Isn't that part of a Postie's job though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 I agree that it's a completely crap service. They don't bother to knock around here but they used to. I've a friend who works for Australia Post. I asked him about this and he said that complaints soared when they privatised the parcel delivery service. So they hired someone to follow the delivery people around and film them. Much to no-one's amazement they discovered that they were sitting in the vans writing out the 'you weren't home' slips before even leaving the depot!!! That's what you get with privatisation. I think the profit margin on delivery must be pretty small. Not that this is a good excuse for such a poor service. Quite apart from the laziness and dishonesty involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bromney Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 It's only a bloody letter FFS A soggy letter when it rains and its sitting in the mailbox rather than being dry on my hall if it was posted through the door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest 47403 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Damn Australia for not having letter boxes on front doors! How very Un-British of them :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Les Patterson Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Isn't that part of a Postie's job though? No it's not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Les Patterson Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Yeah, it's only private correspondence, bank stuff and the like. She'll be right eh?. And if anyone complains, well, they're just a whinging Poms aren't they? If you're that concerned get a private box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 I'm not a fan of Aus Post at all but then I'm also not a fan of the mailbox type delivery, I miss the UK style where the post lands on your doorstep. It's also an opportunity to get to know the postman, just feels a bit more personal. So a lot of lonely housewives say...:wink: Cheers, Bobj. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakeboard1980 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 We leave a note on our door for the postman to leav parcels out the back, we know when most parcels are due to arrive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petals Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Has anyone had issues with Australian Post? This has happened almost every time I've expected a delivery where a card gets put in the post box outside even though there is someone currently in the property. I mean don't these guys even bother to knock or is this asking too much? And I'm not taking about anything big being delivered just a bit bigger then the actual post box. I think it's a bit cheeky to put a card in the post box saying I have a parcel when they haven't actually attempted delivery. Unless of course I'm missing something and it's different here, I don't know but shouldn't the postie actually knock on the door to see if anyone is at home first? Yep happens to me all the time, and its when the postman has a DVD or something, cannot be bothered to get out of car and put it in the box. Have watched him do it. Workmen here at the minute cannot believe it. The ones who deliver larger parcels always leave them on my doorstep if I do not have to sign. It really just depends who is contracted to do our mail and the way they choose to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Australia Post?? I try not to write letters and my postie tries not to deliver any to me. A rather good postie, I think.:wink: Cheers, Bobj. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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