What is the best way to send this?

choccyface2006

Hi,

I have been looking on the Royal mail site but I could still do with some advice. I have yet to list this item so I don't know the exact value.

I have a parcel which weighs 1.7kg, its about 12x8x4inches so not massive and is worth about £100. I will be sending it inland but want the reassurance of it being signed for.

1st class recorded only compensates up to £32 and parcel force is £14.99 but I'm not sure how much compensation this is for.

What would be the best way of sending this? Can I extend the compensation with Royal mail?

Sorry if this is a daft question!

Sarah

nmm

Special Delivery is £7.75 and has up to £500 compensation.

powertron

I send everything 2nd class recorded. The most expensive item I have sent recorded was an item that was £220.

Bit of a risk but all I want is a signiture.

soolin

powertron wrote: »

I send everything 2nd class recorded. The most expensive item I have sent recorded was an item that was £220.

Bit of a risk but all I want is a signiture.

Waaaay too risky for me. I have more problems with Royal mail than I have ever had with all my buyers on ebay on all my accounts. Recorded for me is actually less likely to arrive that standard mail, so I would never ever risk an item worth more than £34 to recorded delivery alone knowing I had no claim for loss in the post.

Hintza

powertron wrote: »

I send everything 2nd class recorded. The most expensive item I have sent recorded was an item that was £220.

Bit of a risk but all I want is a signiture.

Guess you have been lucky.

So what would have happened if your £220 item had gone missing ? You are down £220.

If you wish to conduct your business this way it's up to you but is not really very sensible advice for a forum such as this.

choccyface2006

nmm wrote: »

Special Delivery is £7.75 and has up to £500 compensation.

Yes, I saw this after I posted the question, I think this is the way to go, you don't need a business account for this do you?

choccyface2006

Thanks for the other advice too everyone x

nmm

You can send Special Delivery from your normal Post Office just like 1st Class, no account needed.

moneysavingmumofone

Have you considered payperdrop on ebay? Ive used them a few times, once for an item with a value of £110. Very fast and efficient Cost £5.99

choccyface2006

Thank you moneysavingmumofone, I haven't heard of it but I will have a look now

Hintza

choccyface2006 wrote: »

Thank you moneysavingmumofone, I haven't heard of it but I will have a look now

Avoid couriers if at all possible (ie under 2Kg). Customers hate them. Having to wait in all day for a delivery is a nightmare. Royal Mail SD is the way to go.