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Where are the Certs these days fed up waiting UPDA

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Heather

Heather Report 20 Feb 2006 22:05

Yes, my postie must think Im desperate for a dole cheque or something - Im always hovering by the window when he walks up the drive.

Susan

Susan Report 20 Feb 2006 22:04

Not just me then, I ordered on said dispatch 17th feb still not here, think the postman thinks I fancy him opening the door everyday for my post........ Sue

Val wish I'd never started

Val wish I'd never started Report 20 Feb 2006 13:12

Julie move to Sydney I would. Well postie has been still nothing I wish I was patient but never have been .

Michaela

Michaela Report 20 Feb 2006 10:11

I ordered my certs on the 30th January, Despatch date given as 7th of February...............cert arrived today printed on the 13th February! But there here at least - yippee!!!

Heather

Heather Report 20 Feb 2006 09:59

Mine is now 15 days.

Julie

Julie Report 20 Feb 2006 08:25

To Valerie, Susan and Laurie. Why so long, I live in country WA and it seems they send my cert's to Sydney NSW, they get sorted then sent to Perth WA then they get sorted again (can take up to 3 days if busy) and then they get sent to my town and they get sorted and the postie delivers them the next day. Mum use to sort my mail in Perth and they do get busy. Mum puts my mail straight in the sorted pile in Perth and it takes 3 days to get to me! Very Frustrating Julie in Oz

Laurie

Laurie Report 20 Feb 2006 02:16

Julie, I'm with Susan - only takes a week to arrive in Aust from despatch from GRO - so you shouldn't have to wait as long as you think . . . start checking the letter box cheers Laurie

John

John Report 20 Feb 2006 00:42

There's no doubt things have been a bit slow lately, but remember when delivery times were six weeks (they cost £4.50)? The agony of the wait...... and then to find it's the wrong person.

Jeanette

Jeanette Report 20 Feb 2006 00:24

Susan When was the last time you ordered one i bet it is longer now.I think its the BMD index being searchable free on Ancestry thats done it this time i have ordered at least 8 since its been free. just hope it goes back to 3-5 days soon Jeanette (whose are not due until 27th Feb)

Unknown

Unknown Report 20 Feb 2006 00:19

You have no choice but to wait. Be patient. remember when a cert arrives it generally raises as many questions as it solves! Just wish I had the funds to get the 12 or so I want. I'm happy to wait once they are ordered. nell

SueMaid

SueMaid Report 20 Feb 2006 00:18

Julie, mine only take 6 - 7 days after date of despatch from the GRO. That's by airmail. Susan

Bacardi

Bacardi Report 20 Feb 2006 00:11

i orderd one yest dispatch date is 4th of march angie x

Val wish I'd never started

Val wish I'd never started Report 19 Feb 2006 23:30

Hi Heather I do hope they are the right ones dont want another long wait

Heather

Heather Report 19 Feb 2006 23:17

Mine should have been here on 16th.

Val wish I'd never started

Val wish I'd never started Report 19 Feb 2006 23:05

Julie I could not wait that long thats awful why so long??? I sell stuff on ebay and have sent lots of stuff to Australia it has never taken longer then 2 weeks ,why so long

Val wish I'd never started

Val wish I'd never started Report 19 Feb 2006 23:03

to be honest whenever I have tried to get them from local offices the staff are very unhelpful to the point of rudeness, so I order online no miserable voices then.What do you think you may call yourself ???

Julie

Julie Report 19 Feb 2006 22:59

I ordered some certs last week and they are not going to leave England until the 28th so add on about 3 weeks to get to me in Australia. So over a 5 week wait if I am lucky. Glad I am not totaly impatient ............. Have I checked the mail box today? Julie In Oz

Val wish I'd never started

Val wish I'd never started Report 19 Feb 2006 22:58

well I suppose they will arrive soon, I am so impatient I am having to try and not think about it but its not easy, as two could solve a huge family mystery .

Joan of Arc(hives)

Joan of Arc(hives) Report 19 Feb 2006 22:56

Hi Valerie I'm waiting too. They say mine will be dispatched on the 28th Feb. I can't wait that long !!!!! It's all WDYTYA 's fault lol ! :0) Joan

Val wish I'd never started

Val wish I'd never started Report 19 Feb 2006 22:53

I cannot believe how long these are taking now almost a fortnight and nothing yet , do you think it will improve ???