Well one of the cards in question arrived to and I took your advice and gave 3 stars for the postage time. I paid for it on the 29/09/11 and it was posted on the 20/10/11. I sent him a PM explaining why I gave the low rating.
Another card turned up today with the card inside the envelope which hadn't been sealed, can't believe it made it in an open envelope. That card made in here in 14 days from the end of auction, 5 stars all the way for him. I also sent him a PM regarding the little mishap.