Airmail to Northern Cyprus

Speedypaul


Joined: 28/03/2008
Posts: 65

Message Posted:
28/05/2008 11:19

This may be an obvious question but I would be very greatful if anyone could clarify. I have some documents that I need to post from the UK to Northern Cyprus. Ive called the Post Office and they say they do an Air Mail Signed For Service. However when I asked if this was definately for Northen Cyprus they were unable to confirm. Has anyone experience of sending documents?



Many thanks



SP

kavenkoy


Joined: 10/04/2008
Posts: 1787

Message Posted:
28/05/2008 11:27

hi speedypaul



i did same last month .sent them via DHL .



manchester to lefkosa secured with large envelope £53 .



rang them they arrange collection and seal envelope infront of you and give you number to track documents .



kav

lisacedy


Joined: 13/04/2008
Posts: 16

Message Posted:
28/05/2008 11:31

I used DHL aswell, my first attempt at using normal post, was that after 3 months my documents were returned to me, opened and in a plastic bag!!!

Speedypaul


Joined: 28/03/2008
Posts: 65

Message Posted:
28/05/2008 11:33

Hi Kav



Important documents, wont skimp on this one, good advice, many thanks.



SP

Speedypaul


Joined: 28/03/2008
Posts: 65

Message Posted:
28/05/2008 11:35

Thanks Lisacedy. Perhaps not the PO then.



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smudge



Joined: 07/04/2008
Posts: 160

Message Posted:
28/05/2008 21:45

I've used DHL. Expensive but worth it. Items took 8 days to get there but importantly they did get there undamaged.

Returning documents to England as we didn't want to drive with them through the border we went to the sub post office in Alancak and took a risk. Paid about £2 to get them sent over registered. They arrived in England about 8-9 days later. All in one piece, sealed and waiting for a signature.

Smudge

suntanman



Joined: 18/04/2007
Posts: 721

Message Posted:
28/05/2008 22:28

Speedypaul

I've used the Post office 'International signed for service' several times to send doccuments to TRNC and had no problems. Everything has arrived within 5 days.

Don't take any notice of the on line tracking service, once the letter leaves the UK it is not recorded on to the system. ( a doccument I sent almost two years ago is still awaiting delivery, even though it was received in a few days)!!!

Make sure you address the letter to Mersin 10 TURKEY and NOT North Cyprus.

Aussie


Joined: 17/06/2007
Posts: 657

Message Posted:
29/05/2008 01:16

I had documents sent from Australia a few weeks ago normal registered post they turned up within 10 days at Esentepe no problems. I received a notification slip in my post box and had to go in and sign to get them.



Aussie

jac k


Joined: 15/10/2007
Posts: 77

Message Posted:
29/05/2008 18:56

Hi Speedypaul. I was quoted £53.00 to mail contract docs with DHL (in triplicate) but Transglobal express charged £27.00 (yes, half price) to mail with DHL - bizarre... they got to Solicitors in Girne 4 days later.. It was v. easy & all done on-line. I'd use them again. My previous docs sent by Post Office took nearly three weeks. Good luck. Jac

rtddci


Joined: 29/12/2007
Posts: 842

Message Posted:
29/05/2008 21:12

Paul

I'm flying to NC from the UK next week 6th June. I can take for you if that would help (secure and save you the cost).

Martin

smudge



Joined: 07/04/2008
Posts: 160

Message Posted:
29/05/2008 22:02

haven't we got some lovely people on this forum. What a kind offer.

smudge

Speedypaul


Joined: 28/03/2008
Posts: 65

Message Posted:
31/05/2008 21:52

rtddci - Many thanks for your very kind offer. I have now gone the DHL route. Have a safe, fruitful trip.



SP