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We will continue to offer the Royal Mail delivery options. I only started this discussion because we have noticed an increase in customers reporting late RM deliveries. At FLO, we offer DPD, DHL and Royal Mail. Not Evri 🙂 One Christmas at home, my wife and I tipped our Evri delivery lady (my wife's favourite driver). She was so emotional, holding back tears, because she had only moments earlier delivered to someone who had yelled at her for late delivery. It wasn't her fault. The package had been delayed somewhere else in the chain. A few months later, she had to leave her job due to a worsening arm injury. I have a lot of sympathy for posties and courier drivers. Steve

We need more of that humanity 🙂

I understand, especially as you worked for RM before privatisation. It is hard for anyone to comment on this subject without mentioning politics. I edited my post multiple times! But please, let's try 🙂 It is good to hear comments from people saying RM's 1st Class service works for them. We will continue to offer the service on our website (along with other delivery services).

We hear regularly from customers waiting on a Royal Mail delivery. Posties are an essential part of our communities. They keep us connected. They are also hardworking and stoical. But please remember the company they work for was privatised in 2011/2012. Today, it is owned by private investors/shareholders (a Czech billionaire has the largest share - his investment group owns 25%). Royal Mail has changed. I mention this because some are unaware of the change. They still expect 1st class mail to arrive the next day. Often, it does. But our experience suggests 2-3 days is more realistic. Sometimes longer. If you choose Royal Mail delivery during checkout, please be patient and understanding if delivery takes longer than expected. We understand delays in the post are frustrating, but as a retailer, we have no control over the RM delivery service. We are not one of their shareholders 🙂 Steve

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