Sending a parcel? This simple trick could save you money in seconds (aff)
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Whether you're posting a birthday present or returning an online order, comparing courier prices before you book could help you avoid paying over the odds
Sending gifts and parcels to friends and family is starting to feel like a luxury these days, with courier fees climbing and postage costs creeping up - but there’s a quick way of making sure you’re getting the best price possible.
There’s a clever comparison site that hunts down the cheapest postage options in seconds. Think of it as the parcel-sending equivalent of an insurance comparison tool, only for couriers and Royal Mail.
Parcel2Go serves up a quick three-step form on its website. You enter the destination, pop in an estimate of the parcel’s size and weight, hit “get a quote”, and it scans the major delivery companies for the best price available.
Once you’ve picked the service you like, you simply book it there and then. No faff, no endless tab-hopping, just one website taking care of everything - even giving you a downloadable shipping label if you wan it.
Parcel2Go offers some of the lowest rates for UK and international parcels up to 20kg, with prices starting from £1.99 plus VAT, and its courier rates are often lower than direct bookings.
It’s also a great resource for international shipping, because the website’s international shipping hub will work out not only the best available prices for more than 180 countries, but it will also send you all the documents you need to clear customs.
To try it out or check how much your parcel would cost to send, click here.
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