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postage and packaging of product orders recieved online

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  • 18-01-2013 2:00pm
    #1
    lou14
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭


    Hi,

    I'm starting a website that sells a product online. Now basically I'm wondering what are the cheapest options for post and packaging to uk,europe,USA etc.

    As the product will only cost €20 I don't want the P&P to be to high. The box is 9cm high x 9cm deep x 14cm wide and weighs 0.3kg.

    I'd anticipate that business would be slow to start with but once its online getting reviews it could pick up fast in US and UK markets.

    Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks:)


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    JMR
    Registered Users Posts: 633 ✭✭✭JMR


    An Post are the best option in my opinion.
    The size you describe is a 'small packet' and the rates are as follows

    Ireland (1 - 3 day) - €4.00
    UK / Europe (2 - 4 day) - €5.00
    Rest of World (5 - 7 day) - €5.00

    The above are standard postage rates and unless the volume is pretty significant, discounts are not available.
    I have Express labels at the following rates, which I must pre purchase in batches of 25
    Ireland (Next Day) - €5.95 up to 10kg
    UK / Europe (2 day) - €8.00 up to 5kg

    I drop parcels to the Dublin Mails Centre up to 19:00 for dispatch which I find useful as I am based nearby.

    Hope the above is useful, if you need any further info let me know

    JMR


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    Peterdalkey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,091 ✭✭✭Peterdalkey


    http://www.discountpackaging.ie/blue-opaque-mailers/216-x-356mm-blue-opaque-mailer.html. These mailing bags at under 7 cent each should be ideal!!

    Cheers

    Peter


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    JMR
    Registered Users Posts: 633 ✭✭✭JMR


    Peterdalkey wrote: »
    http://www.discountpackaging.ie/blue-opaque-mailers/216-x-356mm-blue-opaque-mailer.html. These mailing bags at under 7 cent each should be ideal!!

    Cheers

    Peter

    They are indeed! I use them myself


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    lou14
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭lou14


    JMR wrote: »
    An Post are the best option in my opinion.
    The size you describe is a 'small packet' and the rates are as follows

    Ireland (1 - 3 day) - €4.00
    UK / Europe (2 - 4 day) - €5.00
    Rest of World (5 - 7 day) - €5.00

    The above are standard postage rates and unless the volume is pretty significant, discounts are not available.
    I have Express labels at the following rates, which I must pre purchase in batches of 25
    Ireland (Next Day) - €5.95 up to 10kg
    UK / Europe (2 day) - €8.00 up to 5kg

    I drop parcels to the Dublin Mails Centre up to 19:00 for dispatch which I find useful as I am based nearby.

    Hope the above is useful, if you need any further info let me know

    JMR

    Thanks for that. Is standard post safe enough or do you give the option for both when you sell your product online. thanks again


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    JMR
    Registered Users Posts: 633 ✭✭✭JMR


    lou14 wrote: »
    Thanks for that. Is standard post safe enough or do you give the option for both when you sell your product online. thanks again

    I provide both options.
    If your product is such that the customer will need it quickly, then standard post to UK and further afield can take a few days and may not be acceptable for some.
    Express post is also tracked, which is another advantage


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