New postage costs system

[pnc75]

Hi all,

Under the new system do they still cube parcels over 1kg if you're using your own packaging? I didn't think they did, but am getting mixed messages from their website. TIA.

[curraone]

Parcels sent using own packaging under 5kg are charged according to their actual weight or cubic weight equivalent, whichever is greater.

https://auspost.com.au/sending/check-sending-guidelines/size-weight-guidelines

With the new rates I would really recommend stocking up on the Aust Post satchels -  you can always put your own box inside a satchel.

[pnc75]

Thanks Currone. I'll have to check the sizes of the largest one. It might not be big enough. 😞 The item only weighs just over 1 kg, but it's bulky.

[5kazam]

On the AP Domestic Regular parcel charges sheet, there are two tables for up to 5kg post.  Table 1 spells out the charges using your own packaging - cubing is not applied.

However Table 2 - Parcels over 5kg up to 22kg - the charges listed are only for using AP packaging.  If you use your own packaging, cubing still applies.  I just rang Aust Post to confirm this.

It may be worth you printing out a copy of these tables for reference.

[curraone]

well I don't think that's right - the new booklet definitely says cubing will apply

Do you have a link for your Table 1 and Table 2?

[5kazam]

This is the link.  Scroll down to 'downloadable price guides'.

https://auspost.com.au/business/shipping/check-postage-costs

[5kazam]

Oops! wrong link.  I'll look it up again and repost.

[5kazam]

Here it is https://auspost.com.au/content/dam/auspost_corp/media/documents/post-guides/parcel-post-guide-ms105-...

[curraone]

So I printed out REGULAR PARCEL CHARGES WITH AUSTRALIA

Table 1 and Table 2

and I still get cubing:

No, wait!!!   I see it only applies to table 2, you are so right.

[curraone]

So now Australia post have two conflicting instructions on their site - as if it wasn't hard enough