Will the cost of stamps mean people ignore DCA's even more...?!

[Jam_Buttie]

Just wondering what with the price of stamps increasing quite a bit soon what are the chances of people ignoring DCA's even more than they already do?

 

Even to send all your letters out 2nd class will mount up.

 

1st Credit are quite nice and do send a pre paid envelope to send back your snotty letter lol.

[alfwithhair]

Do people actually write to these fleecers?

I wonder if the increase will work in the detors favour as the cash strapped DCA's struggle to make ends meet, so no money for stamps

[Zonker]

id be tempted to ask for a prepaid envelope if they want a reply from me over any alledged debt i think..in fact i think ill ask for that in future lol

[skintandfat]

Why put a stamp on it- it makes the envolope heavier for the poor postman/postwoman?

 

If you forget to put a stamp on it they have to pay to pick it up

[Fred Bassett]

This is a good point. I email most DCA's - they always have an email address but nearly all write back. Don't forget it's a two-way thing. It costs them as well and every letter/email you send means more expense for them.

[unclebulgaria67]

It could also mean the DCA's make more phone calls and reduce the number of letters they send.

 

Although having said that DCA's don't always use Royal Mail, apart from the post person who delivers. If the companies that handle their bulk mail put up their prices, it could become too expensive for DCA's to chase for small debts of say less than £100.

[sillygirl1]

I don't send letters to them, I email them, and let them know that they are onto a loosing streak.

 

If they do send letters with envelopes I have to put stamps on I put the local pizza delivery adverts in the envelope and send it back unstamped.

 

Did this with a certain cable tv company recently - they sent five letters about the same incorrect amount on the same day! So they got five lots of fast food leaflets back... as I live in a big block of flats we often get these left in communal areas, so when needed I grab a pile!