News
3 December 2002
Express your Love and Care Via the Gifts of Postshop
The Postmaster General, Mr Luk Ping-chuen, announced today (December 3) the launch of a series of new postal souvenirs and stationery items.
"We have developed a range of new postal souvenirs and stationery to bring delight in the Christmas season. There are altogether four new products, namely Mickey Postbox Penstand, 'Mickey and Friends' Postpack Carton, AA Type Posting Box Keyring, General Post Office (1911-1976) Model Coinbank. Also from now to January 31, 2003, some selected Postshop products will be sold at discounted prices and free gifts will be offered for any purchase of Postshop items over $100," said Mr Luk.
Mickey Postbox Penstand and "Mickey and Friends" Postpack Carton are now available for sale, while AA Form Posting Box Keyring and General Post Office of Hong Kong (1911-1976) Model Coinbank will be on sale as from December 9 and December 16 respectively.
All the above products will be available at the 47 Postshop outlets. In addition, "Mickey and Friends" Postpack Carton will be on sale at all post offices except the mobile post offices. With the exception of "Mickey and Friends" Postpack Carton which must be purchased over counters, customers can also purchase the other new products by placing mail orders at any post office or through our online shopping mall at http://www.hongkongpost.com.
Range of New Postal Souvenirs and Stationery
Details of these new products are as follows:
General Post Office (1911-1976) Model Coinbank
Price: HK$138
The coinbank is a replica of the former General Post Office (1911-1976). This Post Office building was located at Pedder Street, Central and was the third headquarters building in the history of Hongkong Post. It was built in 1911 and demolished in 1976. Each coinbank is boxed with a certificate with individual serial number. The enclosed photograph shows four postcards issued previously to commemorate the opening of the Postal Gallery will be put on sale individually at the Philatelic Counter of General Post Office starting from 2 December 2002.
AA Type Posting Box Keyring
Price: HK$25
Similar to the Pillar Posting Box Keyring currently on sale, the new keyring is made of fine pewter and the door of the posting box can be opened. With its high standard of craftmanship, it also serves as a souvenir.
Mickey Postbox Penstand
Price: HK$88
Mickey is one of Disney's most well-known and popular characters. To celebrate Disney's 100th anniversary, Hongkong Post has obtained the permission from Disney to produce the classic Mickey plush, together with the Hongkong Post's Postbox penstand. It is an ideal desktop decoration at offices and at home.
Mickey and Friends" Postpack Carton
Price: $12
The Postpack carton is printed with Disney's characters, including Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, Donald, Daisy and Goofy. Its festive design will certainly be a great attraction to all customers.
Special Promotion Offer
| Details of the special promotion offers are as follows: | |||
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| Discount Offers Selected Postshop items are now on sale at 20% off their normal prices until January 31, 2003. The products selected and their new prices are listed below: |
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| 1. | Product | Current Price | New Price |
| Hongkong Post Pillar Posting Box Coinbank | $40 | $32 | |
| Hongkong Post AA Form Posting Box Coinbank | $40 | $32 | |
| Crystal Pillar Posting Box | $330 | $264 | |
| Crystal AA Form Posting Box | $330 | $264 | |
| 2. | Free Gift with Purchase During the same special promotion period from now to January 31, 2003, customer who spends over $100 on purchase of Postshop items will receive a free stamp paperweight (worth $20). This offer is available for purchases at the 47 Postshop outlets including GPO Postshop, and through the mail and Internet order service, whilst stock lasts. |
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