No jiffy bag

[PrincessPeach]

I gave a months notice to end my contract on the 22nd of May for the 22nd of June. I was told on the 22nd of May that I would soon receive a Jiffy bag, which never arrived so I requested another one on the 24th of June, I was told it would arrive within 5 days, it did not so I requested another one on the 1st July. It has been 4 working days and I am concerned that this one will also not arrive within 5 working days. My router needs to be returned by the 22nd of July otherwise they have threatened to charge me £85 for an unreturned router. The incompetence of this company is next level, how can they threaten a charge without providing a returns bag? I need a Jiffy bag or DPD label, something to get this router than I really don’t want or need out of my house.

@JonathanBI have seen that you have been able to help lots of people on here. Please could you help me?

[JonathanB · Accepted solution]

Thanks for the update @PrincessPeach. I'm really sorry to hear this hasn't been resolved yet. I'll send you a PM with some info to get you in touch with a team who can help sort this out.

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Thanks,
Jonathan

[Adnol]

Dear Jonathan B

Please help as I have requested for both the dpd email/qr code and Jiffy bag. Even though my account was cancelled on 31-08-2025. I requested to receive either as I am moving out of U.K next week and wanted to return my device till then. However I was sent neither till yet. Even though customer services chat assured me I would receive Please can you help me resolve this in the next days as I don’t want to be overcharged before leaving.

[MichaelP]

Hi again @Adnol,

I'm just checking in with you, as I didn't hear back in my last response. 

Did you receive a QR code or returns bag yet? Please let me know, as I'm keen to make sure we offer you support with the hub return.

Thanks,
Michael

[MichaelP]

Hello @Adnol,

To confirm, was the cancellation raised on 31/08/25, or did the cancellation process and finalise on this date?

Also, were you given confirmation of whether you would receive the QR code or returns bag?

It will usually take up to 5 working days for this to be sent to you after the cancellation is finalised.

Thanks,
Michael

[Stazi]

Just rang Three CS today who said that my returns lable/bag would be sent out AFTER my contract ends on 3/8/25. I didn't beleive him. Had a good 5G service for last 23 months, just dreading all this hassle!

[JonathanB]

Hi @Stazi,

Sorry if the reasoning wasn't made clear. It sounds like you've put in a 30 day notice, so the return request would be generated after this date. If you haven't received the return pack or a QR code to arrange the return within 5 working days of the account closing, please let me know and we can take another look at this.

Thanks,
Jonathan

[Stazi]

Thanks Jonathan.

FYI - Return label & bag now recieved after being issued after webchat with 3 Complaints team 5 days ago. It's a Royal Mail Tracked 24 label which covers compensation up to £150. It will go back to - 

Ingram Micro Services, Communications House (M), Vulcan Road North, NORWICH, NR6 6FE.

As per para 9.6 of 3's T&C's, I also have to send 'proof of postage' to 3's Customer Service PO Box 333, Glasgow G2 9AG - I will aslo send this letter by 'signed for' and check for delivery on both!! 

[JonathanB]

Hi @Stazi,

Thanks for the update, it's not usually necessary to send a proof of postage, that would usually be to cover you if we couldn't confirm that Ingram received the package.

It sounds like this is on it's way to being resolved now, but please let me know if this hasn't been closed off within the next few days.

Thanks,
Jonathan