There are moments when we desperately need to send a last-minute package to friends or families who live abroad or serving a tour of duty but the cost of overnight deliveries or same-day delivery can be too much so we will often resort to finding the cheapest possible courier service only to find out that not only have we wasted some of our hard-earned cash but that the delivery didn't actually make it on time, which renders the whole exercise moot.
The good news is it is now possible to have the best courier companies deliver your packages for less than the amount it would take if you had to drive over to the post office and send your package. The advent of the internet has certainly changed the way we live in very significant ways, including how we get our packages and letters sent. Now, not only is it possible to have your packages picked up from your house, it is also possible to pay for them at lower rates as long as you book online.
In order to determine whether it is best to just send your package via the post office or to use a courier service, the first thing you need to do is weigh your package. If it's over 1kg, then it's best to use a courier service rather than the post office because the post office tends to charge for every kilogram over 1 kg and that's without the tracking services offered by courier companies. Also, if you need it to get to your destination fast, the postal system is not the way to go.
As far as convenience goes, using a courier service is definitely better since you can arrange for your packages to be picked up the same day you book as long as you adhere to the cut-off times or maybe the next day if you don't. If you need to send more than one package, courier services are also the way to go since they will charge by the bulk and not by piece, as well as if your package is within the courier company's specified dimensions and weight.
Remember that courier companies offer insurance in case your packages get damaged or lost during delivery. However, it may also be good to note that you should wrap or box your items properly as the insurance will be voided if your packages are haphazardly wrapped. It is also recommended that you wrap it securely as it can be bounced around during transit. The last thing you want is for your Uncle George to get a chocolate cake with most of the icing smeared on the box rather than on the cake.
In the same light, never try to send items that are specifically banned by the company to avoid any problems. Wrap them in bubble wrap or newspaper to protect against scratches and bumps and in strong cardboard boxes which you can sometimes get for free at your local grocery. Make sure as well that you complete the delivery form accurately as it can cost to have the items re-delivered
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