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Member since 31 January 2011

Sheffield53New member07 June 2011 08:53:16

Hello,

I posted some ( costly ) documents to Panama from London in April and they still haven't arrived. I now know I should have used a courier but the post office told me it would be delivered in 5 working days - big mistake.
Does anyone know if there is any way of contacting the Panamian post service to try to find my envelope?

Is there a number to call? I'd appreciate any thoughts on what to do.

Kind regards

Jill
London

Flavioapanama Active member

Member since 05 March 2011

FlavioapanamaActive member07 June 2011 14:36:43

Hi Sheffield53
I believe you may be aware but there is no door to door delivery in Panama. Mail must be sent to post boxes or collected at the nearest post office.

Flavio

Sheffield53 New member

Member since 31 January 2011

Sheffield53New member09 June 2011 15:57:57

Many thanks, I didn't know this. I will contact the people I have posted the documents to and advise them

Thank you for taking the trouble to reply,

Kind regards

Flavioapanama Active member

Member since 05 March 2011

FlavioapanamaActive member09 June 2011 18:29:44

You are welcome
If the people are living in Panama they better rent a mailbox from the post office (if available). Cost about 30$ a year and will have a p.o.box number a locker with keys.
Regards.
Flavio

Sheffield53 New member

Member since 31 January 2011

Sheffield53New member11 June 2011 08:49:33

Great, thanks so much, Jill

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