Moonpig has issued a warning to customers, as its celebration cards could be hit by delays this month.
The online greetings card and gifts retailer has sent an email to those who use the service, ahead of upcoming Royal Mail strikes. It warns that people risk "missing out" on sending loved ones a card on time.
It said the delays will vary, depending on when orders are placed.
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Royal Mail strikes are currently planned for the following dates:
- Thursday, October 13
- Thursday, October 20
- Tuesday, October 25
Moonpig said: "Due to upcoming Royal Mail strikes, there will be delays to First Class card deliveries so we advise ordering early where possible." Gifts and flowers use different delivery services so will be unaffected by the strikes.
The company estimates the following arrival times for respective order dates, when sent First Class:
- Orders made on Wednesday, October 12 (by 7pm) are estimated to arrive on Monday, October 17
- Orders made on Thursday, October 13 (by 4pm) are estimated to arrive on Tuesday, October 18
- Orders made on Wednesday, October 19 (by 4pm) are estimated to arrive on Monday, October 24
- Orders made on Thursday, October 20 (by 4pm) are estimated to arrive on Wednesday, October 26
- Orders made on Monday, October 24 (by 4pm) are estimated to arrive on Monday, October 31
- Orders made on Tuesday, October 25 (by 4pm) are estimated to arrive on Tuesday, November 1
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