I hope that the ''Unsolicited Goods and Services Act 1971'' would come into play here. I haven't been able to find a copy online (don't really know where to look; Google isn't being that helpful) so don't know for sure. I will phone trading standards and see if they can fill me in. To me the situation we face with ParcelForce is exactly the same ...

So, you think that if ParcelForce did take you to the small claims court, that you would lose? If you have a finding against you at the small claims court, does that show on your credit record?

Hi geolabuk, I am very interested in your recent escapades! I recently received a parcel from abroad. It was delivered to me by ParcelForce, and the following day I received an invoice for the VAT and ''ParcelForce Clearance Fee'', stating that my parcel would not be delivered until I paid up. Was the fact I've already been delivered the parcel ...