Canada Post re-directing mail...

Steven
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Location: Calgary

Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 11:17 pm

 

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Has anyone used the temporary mail re-direct service to the US that Canada Post offers?

Is it reliable or would I be better off getting a PO box and getting them to re-direct it?
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Reba
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Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 3:52 am

 

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I had them re-direct mail for me after I moved, I got everything in good shape.

Mine of course wasn't a temporary move, but I guess it would work the same for a temporary move.
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Allyssa
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Joined: 20 May 2007
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Location: Canada

Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 5:52 am

 

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I had them re-direct my mail, but that was within Canada. It took about 10 days for it to actually kick in, but it was great after that and gave me the time I needed to change my address with my contacts.

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flames9
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Joined: 08 Mar 2007
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Location: Falls Church VA

Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 8:08 am

 

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Mine was a permanent move to the USA, but cant see why they would care if the move was only temp. as it is not free, they charge you for the service. can't recall what it was, something like $40 for 6 months. Could be more or less and that was back in 2004. Im sure it states the $$ on their website. As far as I know I received all my mail, and was in great shape!

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laggal
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Joined: 12 Apr 2008
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Location: Pittsburgh

Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 12:48 am

 

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Not completely on topic, but the guy at the post office told me that in Canada when they redirect your mail they do not inform the sender that your address has changed. However in the USA when they redirect your mail, the sender is notified of the change in your address. This is consistent with my experiences in redirecting mail in both countries. I'm not entirely sure which I like better.

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flames9
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Joined: 08 Mar 2007
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Location: Falls Church VA

Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 3:17 am

 

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Probably the Cdn system! Thinking more along the lines if you didn't want someone to know that u moved! Like an Abusive ex spouse, etc! IS that an option on the USA system (NOT notifying the sender)

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