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Another thread re AP price rises :8}

punch*drunk — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 02:39:19 GMT

Just to save me checking all the other threads or trying to work it out on the AP website, could somone please tell me the prices of 500g satchels next week? People seem to be saying the regular satchels will be cheaper than C&S....or was it regular parcels?

I'm a bit confused, and wondering if I should go and buy a load of regular satchels before the price increase.......which reminds me, how much is a regular satchel at the moment?

Thanks 😄

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gemsweddingsupplies-online — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 02:51:18 GMT

Regular parcel over the counter $6.95 (has tracking)

Prepaid satchels single $8.25, pack of 10 = $78.40

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the-kazbar — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 02:52:47 GMT

C&S 500 grams satchel

this week $6.20

next week $7.15

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chezzy — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 02:53:08 GMT

The prices are from the 8th April

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punch*drunk — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 02:53:15 GMT

Regular parcel over the counter $6.95 (has tracking)

Prepaid satchels single $8.25, pack of 10 = $78.40

Is that $6.95 Australia wide?

I think I'll be taking that option......darnit, i just bought 100 500g C&S satchels X-(

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putney32 — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 02:53:21 GMT

hi punch,

the price of Prepaid Parcel Post satchels increased on 8 april

small 220x355 up to 500gr $8.25 or $78.40 for 10

med 310x405 up to 3kg $13.40 or $127 for 10

large 435 x 510 up to 5kg $16.70 or $158.65 for 10

click and send will be $7.15 and $11.70 next week

regular small parcels up to 500gr are now $6.95
(own packaging)

over 500gr pay by distance

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the-kazbar — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 02:53:44 GMT

I think you couls almost do a thesis on the different postage options in Australia. It is all so confusing

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chezzy — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 02:54:20 GMT

For the prepaid parcel post satchels the prices are from the 8th April

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chezzy — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 03:07:09 GMT

Get yourself a copy of the "Post Charges easy guide within Australia" (as at 8 April 2013)

8833711 (MS105) APRIL 2013

It gives a good summary of charges for frequently used services, prepaids etc

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chezzy — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 03:10:47 GMT

brochure reference number might differ depending on posting location (the one I have is for Melbourne V1)

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punch*drunk — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 03:11:30 GMT

I wish they'd bring out a $6.95 stamp. It would be so much easier if, for small parcels you could just stamp it yourself and pop it in the box. Thats what I used to do when there was a $5 postage rate for small parcels, nice and easy.

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*queen.kong* — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 03:21:33 GMT

http://auspost.com.au/parcels-mail/ebay-flat-rate-satchels-and-boxes.html

right to the source.

Why they bury such important information is beyond me.

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*queen.kong* — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 03:23:03 GMT

oh and click on the teeny-tiny link called PRICING - bottom right hand corner.

Its like they are trying to "hide" this from the public, until there is an outcry on the 15th April.

SHAME ON YOU AUSTPOST!!!!

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the-kazbar — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 03:29:42 GMT

darnit, i just bought 100 500g C&S satchels X-(

Just use them but instead of using the promo code, just put them through as normal <500g parcels using own packaging. You still get the numbers automatically uploaded to ebay but at the lower price.

The only downside is you will need to pay at the PO

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thecatspjs — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 03:35:14 GMT

Just use them but instead of using the promo code, just put them through as normal <500g parcels using own packaging. You still get the numbers automatically uploaded to ebay but at the lower price.

The only downside is you will need to pay at the PO

Excellent tip - thank you :-x

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*queen.kong* — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 03:39:58 GMT

Just use them but instead of using the promo code, just put them through as normal <500g parcels using own packaging. You still get the numbers automatically uploaded to ebay but at the lower price.

The only downside is you will need to pay at the PO

But do you still have paypal protection at the lower price?

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the-kazbar — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 03:55:29 GMT

But do you still have paypal protection at the lower price?

I can't see why not. It uploads through C&S to ebay the same way as when you use a promo code satchel. You can still see the addressees details on the C&S site and as long as the PO scans them in when you pay for them it should have proof of lodgement

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*queen.kong* — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 04:30:16 GMT

I can't see why not. It uploads through C&S to ebay the same way as when you use a promo code satchel. You can still see the addressees details on the C&S site and as long as the PO scans them in when you pay for them it should have proof of lodgement

Okay...so does that mean that all tracking numbers paid and lodged over the PO counter have to be manually added to each sale- as currently they are automatically assigned via normal click and send procedure?

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the-kazbar — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 05:22:55 GMT

Yes. If you post a normal <500g parcel over the counter at a PO you will get a tracking number for that parcel on your receipt. You then need to add that tracking number to the ebay order details.

If you post a number of the <500g parcels over the counter at the same time you will either need to hope you get someone who knows how to add a post code to each one on the receipt (seems some say its easy as long as you tell them before they start and others say its not possible at all) or you need to come up with some other way to remember which tracking number goes for which parcel.

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chezzy — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 05:39:03 GMT

I thought the post office printed receipts (as opposed to the old ink stamped Sales Dockets) included the weight and destination (postcode) of the parcels...and if they are still doing that and processing the parcels one at a time wouldn't it show the tracking/article # with the other info? Curious to see what the new receipts look like.

Atleast with the prepaid satchels you will be able to stick the number on the receipt or own records