Where in the world?

[Elspeth]

I often submit my answer to the above competition on a picture postcard. Twice recently the postcard (with first class stamp) has been returned to me - even though it was correctly addressed (as confirmed by my local post office). I enquired of Royal Mail as to why this happened and in reply received an e-mail asking questions such as where and when posted, value of the item, was it insured, did I get a receipt for it etc. etc. etc. Absolute nonsense! Has anyone else had this problem and if so, how did you solve it? I have even tried rotating my name and address so that it is sideways on to the destinaton address.

[Gill1941]

Have had problems in the past sending post cards to competitions. Not had trouble lately as always now put my address sidewyas on to the destination address. You have tried this and I'm surprised that it does not work.

No other ideas I'm afraid.

[Big Jenny]

If you don't HAVE to use a postcard, then it would probably be better to put your name and address on a piece of paper, and sent it in an envelope.

[jetski129]

put the postcard in an envelope

[don1]

Dont use a picture postcard use a blank one their address on the side with the stamp, and your address on the reverse.

[Melbur]

I always worry about keeping my address and details secure, so would never use a postcard and always put business reply cards in an envelope.

I once got my electorial register form back because I folded it the wrong way dispaying my address not theirs! but thats a senior moment!

[oxcomper]

I rotate it 90 degrees before writing my name and then write something below my postcode as that way the postoffice scan the bottom line and it isn't what they want(postcode) you can put email address: and then not fill in anything (just anything to confuse the postoffice computer.

So far it always seems to work - and I was given the tip by a postoffice employee

[Elspeth]

Thanks everybody for the helpful advice. The chances of winning anyway are remote but I like to try!