Post Office Closures - Page 2

garinda · 17-03-2008, 23:05

On a personal level, I think it is very sad that many Post Offices face closure, just as I lament the death of the High Street, due to the ever expanding supermarkets.

However, just as people's shopping habits have changed, so has the world in which the Post Office now exists.

When was the last time any of us went into a Post Office?

For me it's been well over a year.

Pensions and benefits are paid directly into bank accounts. The renewal of things that once resullted in queueing in the Post Office, can now be done via the telephone, or online.

For better or worse, times have changed, and I for one don't think public money should be used to keep unprofitable businesses open.

If people want their Post Office as a social meeting place, then that money should be invested in community centres, that aren't only open 9-5, and closed all day on a Sunday.

cashman · 17-03-2008, 23:07

i was in one today rind with paris,n i use 1 at least once a fortnight i reckon.

katex · 17-03-2008, 23:09

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Originally Posted by cashman

i was in one today rind with paris,n i use 1 at least once a fortnight i reckon.

What for ?

For the Cash, Cashman ? .. you a bit unusual that you boast you always deal in Cash .. little unusual these days methinks.

Royboy39 · 17-03-2008, 23:10

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Originally Posted by katex

Have voted no .. sorry, but business is business

Why should we taxpayers pay more to subsidise a losing battle. No point in throwing good money after bad.

Nice one Katex..........a few quid to subsidise the post office would be better spent than propping-up the banking industry after the years of ripping off their customers..............stability my arse

andrewb · 17-03-2008, 23:11

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Originally Posted by garinda

When was the last time any of us went into a Post Office?

A few days ago for posting, and three times the week before.

An awful lot of people still use them, and they're very valuable for other services too.

cashman · 17-03-2008, 23:13

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Originally Posted by katex

What for ?

For the Cash, Cashman ? .. you a bit unusual that you boast you always deal in Cash .. little unusual these days methinks.

yep was changing cash for euros no commision that way,sod travellers cheques.

andrewb · 17-03-2008, 23:15

Oh and lets get something straight, we currently have a £150million subsidy, which works out as a little over £2 per person a year. I don't think thats too much is it? (and thats if it was all equal, in actual fact the rich pay much more than £2 and the middle/lower classes pay less in terms of tax).

For that price I really think its worth keeping.

katex · 17-03-2008, 23:15

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Originally Posted by Royboy39

Nice one Katex..........a few quid to subsidise the post office would be better spent than propping-up the banking industry after the years of ripping off their customers..............stability my arse

Well, yes, that is a fair argument Royboy, however, just focusing on one issue here. There is, at least, a chance to turn around the banking industry, but no future profitable projection for the sub-post offices as far as I can see.

garinda · 17-03-2008, 23:15

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Originally Posted by Cyfr

A few days ago for posting, and three times the week before.

An awful lot of people still use them, and they're very valuable for other services too.

There's a hell of a lot less people using them now, than twenty, or even ten, years ago.

Thursday, being pension day, used to be the best day of the week for many local businesses, as the old folks spent their cash. Not now.

shakermaker · 17-03-2008, 23:17

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Originally Posted by Cyfr

A few days ago for posting, and three times the week before.

An awful lot of people still use them, and they're very valuable for other services too.

Was that a GPO or a little 'corner shop' Post Office?
I was under the impression that General Post Offices would be kept open. I know it's the only Post Office I use. Then again I live five minutes walk from town.
I feel sorry for people who are losing so much, i.e. those in small villages in the middle of nowhere. I know some of the folk in Hapton are livid at theirs being closed.

It's a sad situation.

garinda · 17-03-2008, 23:20

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Originally Posted by Cyfr

A few days ago for posting, and three times the week before.

I think the only people who will really miss them is the eBay generation.

I buy stamps at the local shop, and when I was in business myself, always used courier companies, who were cheaper and more reliable than the Post Office.

For the last Conservative government's opening up the postal business to competition, and breaking the monopoly, I thank you.

andrewb · 17-03-2008, 23:22

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Originally Posted by shakermaker

Was that a GPO or a little 'corner shop' Post Office?
I was under the impression that General Post Offices would be kept open. I know it's the only Post Office I use. Then again I live five minutes walk from town.
I feel sorry for people who are losing so much, i.e. those in small villages in the middle of nowhere. I know some of the folk in Hapton are livid at theirs being closed.

It's a sad situation.

You're correct the GPO isn't closing, but the one I used is facing closure.

cashman · 17-03-2008, 23:23

see to me those who are in favour dont give two figs for coffin dodgers that live out in the sticks not near a town centre, or folk that have no transport, to me thats a sad indictment on todays society.

katex · 17-03-2008, 23:25

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Originally Posted by cashman

yep was changing cash for euros no commision that way,sod travellers cheques.

You do that every 2 weeks then ? Not exactly the poor pensioner most objectors talk about, who can't walk very far, etc.

Don't know which airline you travel to Spain with, but the one I go with usually has an agreement with one of the exchange bureaus at the airport for commission free exchange. Does alternate from year to year .. but if I can travel to Spain once a year, am sure can get down to the General Post Office in Accrington to save myself this charge.

cashman · 17-03-2008, 23:27

no but i use one at least every 2 weeks n its no business of yours what for.