Which mail handling service for long-term cruisers?

[Gary Fox]

There used to be a small company, in Gloucester I think, who would accept mail, at a normal-sounding house address (not a PO Box) and forward it to a poste-restante or marina, wherever you happened to be. Pre-internet.
I can't remember the name, and there seem to be lots of start-ups offering this kind of service today. Does anyone else use these companies, and are there any recommendations, or firms to avoid? Just for private, personal use. Thanks for any tips.

 

[Robin]

There used to be a small company, in Gloucester I think, who would accept mail, at a normal-sounding house address (not a PO Box) and forward it to a poste-restante or marina, wherever you happened to be. Pre-internet.
I can't remember the name, and there seem to be lots of start-ups offering this kind of service today. Does anyone else use these companies, and are there any recommendations, or firms to avoid? Just for private, personal use. Thanks for any tips.

EXPAT www.expat.uk did and still do a good job for us, worked for banking but not credit cards, drivers licence also ok

 

[Stemar]

Many years ago, I used British Monomark. Either BM Box 1234 or their street address. It worked, but that was a long time ago. Otherwise, this may be helpful

 

[Gary Fox]

Thanks to both

 

[Boathook]

There was something like this on the liveaboard forum a few months back I seem to remember.

 

[Tradewinds]

Ship to Shore - More than just a mail forwarding service

 

[Gary Fox]

Ship to Shore - More than just a mail forwarding service

Thanks that looks promising

 

[Smiles and Whispers]

Ship to Shore, have used their service for 6 years. Lindsay is outstanding, going above and beyond when I really needed help. Just a happy customer.

 

[Gary Fox]

Ship to Shore, have used their service for 6 years. Lindsay is outstanding, going above and beyond when I really needed help. Just a happy customer.

Thanks SnW

 

[SlowlyButSurely]

Ship to Shore, have used their service for 6 years. Lindsay is outstanding, going above and beyond when I really needed help. Just a happy customer.

I'll second that. We use Ship To Shore. Excellent service.

 

[Graham376]

If you can, far better to have a relative or friend do it for you and have your name on the electoral role at their address. Can be lots of problems particularly with banking if you don't keep a UK address.

 

[KompetentKrew]

There used to be a small company, in Gloucester I think, who would accept mail, at a normal-sounding house address (not a PO Box) and forward it to a poste-restante or marina, wherever you happened to be. Pre-internet.
I can't remember the name, and there seem to be lots of start-ups offering this kind of service today. Does anyone else use these companies, and are there any recommendations, or firms to avoid? Just for private, personal use. Thanks for any tips.

Could you be thinking of Ghost Mail? They are in Kington, Herefordshire - the next county to Gloucestershire.

Seems to be run by a couple, although have corresponded with another lady (their daughter?); they are very friendly and helpful, and give a regular address on Bridge Street.