Is it possible to get a PO Box before we arrive ?
Apr 8th 2005, 4:52 am
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Is it possible to get a PO Box before we arrive ?
Can anyone tell me if it is possible to get a PO Box set up before we arrive ?
Apr 8th 2005, 8:58 am
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Re: Is it possible to get a PO Box before we arrive ?
Originally Posted by BenandPam
Can anyone tell me if it is possible to get a PO Box set up before we arrive ?
Contact the Oz postal service they will put you right
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Apr 8th 2005, 9:39 am
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Re: Is it possible to get a PO Box before we arrive ?
I was trying to find out exactly the same today. The link below might help:
http://www.auspost.com.au/BCP/0,1080...7EMO19,00.html
However, I coul dnot figure out if I can simply fax the application form?
http://www.auspost.com.au/BCP/0,1080...7EMO19,00.html
However, I coul dnot figure out if I can simply fax the application form?
Apr 8th 2005, 10:58 am
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Re: Is it possible to get a PO Box before we arrive ?
No, you need to go into the post office & supply ID to get a PO boxset up. There was a thread on here about 18 months ago abaout it & I called the PO to find out & that was the answer that I got.
Two options are to get your local PO in the UK to hold your mail & then redirect it once you have an address to give them in Aust, or to get someone else to set up the PO box over here for you - they dont care whos name its in, they just need to see ID of the person who sets it up.
Two options are to get your local PO in the UK to hold your mail & then redirect it once you have an address to give them in Aust, or to get someone else to set up the PO box over here for you - they dont care whos name its in, they just need to see ID of the person who sets it up.
Apr 8th 2005, 5:41 pm
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Re: Is it possible to get a PO Box before we arrive ?
Have a look at www.everythingaustralian.co.uk . they can supply you with a PO Box address before you arrive in Australia.
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Apr 8th 2005, 7:31 pm
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Re: Is it possible to get a PO Box before we arrive ?
Originally Posted by suzysu
Have a look at www.everythingaustralian.co.uk . they can supply you with a PO Box address before you arrive in Australia.
160 pounds!!!! :scared:
BTW, Aust Post are the ones who require ID etc, there are private companies (like the one above) that do PO boxes as well.
Apr 8th 2005, 9:07 pm
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Re: Is it possible to get a PO Box before we arrive ?
Originally Posted by MrsDagboy
160 pounds!!!! :scared:
BTW, Aust Post are the ones who require ID etc, there are private companies (like the one above) that do PO boxes as well.
BTW, Aust Post are the ones who require ID etc, there are private companies (like the one above) that do PO boxes as well.
Stu
Apr 9th 2005, 11:46 am
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Re: Is it possible to get a PO Box before we arrive ?
Originally Posted by bert-doozer
Definatley cheaper to find somone in Oz to open one for you at a Aus post office then.
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