Lightning never strikes twice. But not with Maltapost!

In early February a client posted his VAT return only to have it later returned opened. He had put a correct stamp but which did not carry the € equivalent. The VAT department refused to pay the postage, so Maltapost opened the envelope in order to trace its sender. So much for confidentiality. Besides, by what right had Maltapost to refuse accepting a prepayment for a service? Surely, one cannot compare a postage stamp with our Central Bank's currency withdrawal scheme which, in any case, allows years not weeks before invalidation.

Last week the very same client posted me his income tax return. I was made to pay an additional 14 cents before the postman would let me have it. Overweight. Insufficient postage.

How I long to have the old reliable post office back !

"To do a great right, do a little wrong."
(Shakespeare - Shylock)