PO Box questions

TheMurphyMan

Hey guys

i was thinking of setting up a PO Box so i downloaded the application forum from the An Post website but i have a couple of questions i hope you guys can help me with

1. will i have to present identification?

2. i just moved out of my parents house to a friends house
so what address will i put down? (does it matter)

3. can i use my mobile number?

i would appreciate if you could answer any of theses questions

broadsheet

an post will be a nightmare to deal with i bet. Nothing is straight forward with these guys. Good luck.

drdre

Are you opening a po box for business purposes if so dont bother.it looks tacky, most large companies wont send items to po box addresses.

TommyK

broadsheet wrote:

an post will be a nightmare to deal with i bet. Nothing is straight forward with these guys. Good luck.

Not true: One form, plus payment = box number ready for use right away.

I brought ID the first few times I collected the post but, after that the staff got to know me so it was never asked for again.

As for looking unprofessional - it depends what your business is (you'd have to wonder why, for example, a solicitor would use a PO Box address). That said, many large businesses use them themselves, especially vanity addresses (a bit more expensive)... I believe even Microsoft does (or did).

Tommy.

drdre

TommyK wrote:

Not true: One form, plus payment = box number ready for use right away.

I brought ID the first few times I collected the post but, after that the staff got to know me so it was never asked for again.

As for looking unprofessional - it depends what your business is (you'd have to wonder why, for example, a solicitor would use a PO Box address). That said, many large businesses use them themselves, especially vanity addresses (a bit more expensive)... I believe even Microsoft does (or did).

Tommy.

Whats vanity addresses?

vector

drdre wrote:

Whats vanity addresses?

I emailled An post in 2003 and I'm still waiting for a reply on that one.

As for PO Boxes making the owner appear dodgy, yes I agree. But some real organisations use them, I guess they don't want callers coming to their door? e.g. Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB). PO Box 8, Clonakilty, Co. Cork

EKRIUQ

drdre wrote:

Whats vanity addresses?

It looks nicer to have a business address at

Corona Enterprises
Po Box 123
Ballsbridge
D4,

than
Corona Enterprises
Ballyscum
Rob you Ave
D123

Now thats "Vanity"