Cheap Parcel Delivery Official Discussion

richto

paulofessex wrote: »

Well since my last couple of posts regarding price hikes due to City Link l have spent some time comparing third party companies and prices for one of my most sent sized parcel. The results are quite amazing really. I chose the cheapest carrier option which apart from just one was City Link

The following size is for the parcel l send the most and sometimes it could be 2 of the same item to the one recipient so prices below are for both 1 and 2 parcels. Prices are inc of VAT

Size: 60x60x60cm Weight: 10kg

ParcelMonkey Qty 1 £8.98 Qty 2 £16.98
ipostparcels £9.90 £18.30
ParcelsPlease £24.00 £N/A
GWizz £11.38 £22.77
Parcels2Go £35.98 £71.97
InterParcel £7.80 £15.60 (YODEL)
Fast Lane £16.09 £27.61
ParcelForce (Direct) £16.78 £25.18

So for me it looks like ParcelMonkey will continue to be my preferred choice even though Interparcel come in cheaper, its a case of 'better the devil you know'

If anyone does happen to come across a cheaper price, please do let me know.

Be aware that 60x60x60 is volumetrically charged as a 44KG Parcel by many carriers.

I wouldnt want to touch Yodel, but if you ship a true 10KG parcel, then Interparcel charge £8.39 for UPS which is a very high quality service.

If anyone can beat this for 10KG next day via premium carriers like DHL Express, UPS or Citylink, let me know...

Strapped

I think I'm going to start using DespatchBay again. They have ParcelForce Economy at £5.65+VAT. They are also doing small packets (<1kg, and no dimension bigger than 60cm) at £2.48+VAT at the moment. A reminder to anyone who hasn't used them before, you do need to set up an account and pre-pay (£50 min) and also there is a collection surcharge of £1.95 for less than 4 parcels, so it's only really a good option if you send at least moderate volumes. (And if you send really large volumes than you can probably get cheaper account rates elsewhere). There is also a surcharge for return to sender. On the plus side, they do provide the mailing bags and document envelopes etc and I've never had a problem with them.

You can also get £11.75 worth of free shipping at the moment using the promo code 1GD59.

Strapped

DAK when the new Royal Mail prices are published?

saftig

Hi just wondering if there is a more competitive option to Royal Mail for very small parcels to Europe - ie less than 600g dims: 28x15x14cm - ideally coverage between £50-100 though £55 would do for a minimum...?

RM's website states a price slightly below £12 so I was just wondering if there is something more competitive around?

Many thanks!!!

Kayster

saftig wrote: »

Hi just wondering if there is a more competitive option to Royal Mail for very small parcels to Europe - ie less than 600g dims: 28x15x14cm - ideally coverage between £50-100 though £55 would do for a minimum...?

RM's website states a price slightly below £12 so I was just wondering if there is something more competitive around?

Many thanks!!!

i think you will find RM unbeatable for your item

Obviously_the_best

saftig wrote: »

Hi just wondering if there is a more competitive option to Royal Mail for very small parcels to Europe - ie less than 600g dims: 28x15x14cm - ideally coverage between £50-100 though £55 would do for a minimum...?

RM's website states a price slightly below £12 so I was just wondering if there is something more competitive around?

Many thanks!!!

Yes, RM for that item

volvodude

Heres a bit of breaking news from the world of logistics...

"It’s official. UPS and TNT Express have reached agreement on a deal for UPS’s acquisition of TNT. Shareowners have to approve."

Is this a good or bad thing you think?

Leigh79

Hi there,

I was just wondering what the latest advice on big parcels were. I am trying to get a quote for a double buggy (dimensions of box 125/ 60/ 50cm) and weight 20.5kg. I've had some stupid quotes so far (£50) so just wondered where the best place to go was or if anyone had any experience of sending large parcels.

Thanks in advance

Emma

steveo3002

try paisley freight for that

Kayster

volvodude wrote: »

Heres a bit of breaking news from the world of logistics...

"It’s official. UPS and TNT Express have reached agreement on a deal for UPS’s acquisition of TNT. Shareowners have to approve."

Is this a good or bad thing you think?

Good thing.
Way to many almost empty vans following each other round going to the same places delivering one parcel each. If some drop out there will still be plenty of companies left to give competition yet those left in it might make some profits and be able to invest and reward the workers better.