topic Re: Updated Australia Post preparid satchel prices in Selling

Updated Australia Post preparid satchel prices

egglesdtp — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 12:14:47 GMT

For those sellers who use the prepaid AusPost red satchels, here is the price list that came into effect on Monday (it's hard to find this info on the AP website, esp for single satchels).

Re: Updated Australia Post preparid satchel prices

davewil1964 — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 12:34:06 GMT

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

https://community.ebay.com.au/t5/Selling/Australia-Post-rates-to-increase-Sep-1/m-p/2182116#M174869

Re: Updated Australia Post preparid satchel prices

gumleaf_goodies — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 17:28:13 GMT

Postage cost for large letters has remained the same.

Re: Updated Australia Post preparid satchel prices

glenbankloel — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 21:03:58 GMT

If you grab a copy of the Free "Post Charges" booklet from the PO next time, everything is in there. Latest is dated 1/10/2018.

They produce a new one twice a year in line with their increases.

Once you get used to working with it, it is very helpful and on hand, I keep mine next to the screen so easy to grab.

Any special info I just highlight or write in and carry over from booklet to booklet.

Re: Updated Australia Post preparid satchel prices

jellybirddesigns — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 23:12:23 GMT

I've been using the plain white satchels that my PO supplies - they come in a bulk pack of 100 and cost me around $40 for the pack. I pay $8.30 for actual postage (with current increase), so the price works out around the same HOWEVER, the main difference is the size of the white satchel as it's somewhat bigger than the regular 500g red satchel so I can fit more multiple purchases into it, rather than having to upsize to the 3kg red satchel.

Re: Updated Australia Post preparid satchel prices

eol-products — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 23:54:14 GMT

Aust Post 500gram satchels that you pay postage separately are only $15 per 100. You are much better off using the ebay postage service as they only charge $7.55 with tracking and delivery automatically applied to the sale so saves time.

Re: Updated Australia Post preparid satchel prices

*tippy*toes* — Thu, 04 Oct 2018 01:35:19 GMT

I read it that Jelly was happier using the plain white satchels as they were bigger than the regular 500g satchels. The eBay ones are quite small and I've had trouble a few times fitting things in.

Re: Updated Australia Post preparid satchel prices

eol-products — Thu, 04 Oct 2018 01:57:49 GMT

You can use either satchel with the ebay postage service.

Re: Updated Australia Post preparid satchel prices

*tippy*toes* — Thu, 04 Oct 2018 02:09:15 GMT

Oh really? I thought you had to use the eBay printed ones. I'm getting low on satchels, I might have to look at the plain white ones if they are a bit bigger. Thanks!

Re: Updated Australia Post preparid satchel prices

gumleaf_goodies — Thu, 04 Oct 2018 02:58:25 GMT

@jellybirddesigns wrote:
I've been using the plain white satchels that my PO supplies - they come in a bulk pack of 100 and cost me around $40 for the pack. I pay $8.30 for actual postage (with current increase), so the price works out around the same HOWEVER, the main difference is the size of the white satchel as it's somewhat bigger than the regular 500g red satchel so I can fit more multiple purchases into it, rather than having to upsize to the 3kg red satchel.

If my item won't fit a standard 500g red satchel, but is still under 500g, I just use my own wrapping. This achieves much the same as your use of plain white satchels, except I am not paying for the satchels, and can fit oddly shaped items that will not fit satchels. Cost of postage is the same as the plain white ones, and I also get tracking.

Re: Updated Australia Post preparid satchel prices

eol-products — Thu, 04 Oct 2018 03:00:20 GMT

I have used both for either ebay or Mypost. Not sure if it is 100% allowed but having seen large sellers use this and many other methods to save on costs I have not had any problems having sent 100's this way.

If you send more than 5 parcels per week Mypost will get you 10% off postage costs and is still integrated with ebay although not as well with information of size and weight having to be added.

Re: Updated Australia Post preparid satchel prices

stickerswa — Thu, 04 Oct 2018 04:22:57 GMT

I often turn 3kg satchels inside out and use those for under 500g packages and never had a problem and only get charged $7.95. I dont think it matters how big the package is as long as its under 500g.

It gets trickier when you are over 500g

Should also mention that I lodge and pay for these bigger packs at the PO and do not use ebays labels. I use ebay labels on the proper 500g satchel size.

Re: Updated Australia Post preparid satchel prices

*tippy*toes* — Thu, 04 Oct 2018 04:49:12 GMT

I was actually going to ask if I could turn a 3kg satchel inside out and use it as a 500g with an eBay label. My items go in a small box inside the satchel and sometimes it misses by only a few mm. I then have to butcher the box to make it fit. It would be so much easier to be able to use a bigger bag!

I also wanted to clarify what is meant by "white satchels" that Jelly is using. I did a search and I found the eBay satchels, plus the prepaid red and white satchels, and there were others that were red and white but not prepaid (the writing was in red). They were the same size as the eBay satchels. They were all from the Aust Post shop.

Then I found some satchels that had no printing at all, just plain white. They were not from the AP shop. They were different sizes and would suit my needs better. Can I use them with eBay labels for a 500g satchel? Or would they have to be sent as a standard parcel cost?

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Poly-Mailer-Plastic-Satchel-Courier-Self-Sealing-Shipping-Bag-Satchet-Recycable/253424431274?_trkparms=aid%3D555018%26algo%3DPL.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D52946%26meid%3D70d1da7057e24699b1b74981017aba36%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D162110299276%26itm%3D253424431274&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851

Re: Updated Australia Post preparid satchel prices

jellybirddesigns — Thu, 04 Oct 2018 04:57:56 GMT

Stickers - I've sent a pic of the white satchels I'm using. They are completely white on the other side too.

The dimensions are 38 x 28cm (excluding flap).

I'm not sure about using Ebay labels or not as I just take mine to the PO and he slaps the $8.30 parcel sticker with tracking on it.

Re: Updated Australia Post preparid satchel prices

digital*ghost — Thu, 04 Oct 2018 10:18:11 GMT

@*tippy*toes* wrote:

Then I found some satchels that had no printing at all, just plain white. They were not from the AP shop. They were different sizes and would suit my needs better. Can I use them with eBay labels for a 500g satchel? Or would they have to be sent as a standard parcel cost?

Technically an eBay label is supposed to go on an eBay branded satchel, but when it comes to the 500g ones they don't really matter much - Aus Post had an issue with BX1 labels being used on generic boxes, but with that I can understand as it was a pretty reduced rate exclusive to eBay, and they were missing out on the revenue from the box sales that were meant to be used with it, however 500g parcel prices don't vary a lot at all, regardless of the packaging used. You can actually just select "own packaging" via eBay, rather than the 500g satchel option, then just type in the package dimensions and weight.

I use a plain white satchel for 500g parcels, and have a few different sizes depending on the order, then use a document envelope to attach the label and keep it safe from damage. I buy both in packs of 500-1000, which makes the combo (satchel and document envelope) a bit cheaper than Aus Post's branded ones - it'd be even cheaper if you don't need the pouch for the label.

Re: Updated Australia Post preparid satchel prices

hoodiejs — Thu, 04 Oct 2018 22:12:23 GMT

I've been using the eBay satchel/flat rate box pricing for years and have always just used my own packaging. My local post office has never said anything and I've never been billed from AusPost because of it.

Re: Updated Australia Post preparid satchel prices

glenbankloel — Thu, 04 Oct 2018 23:12:34 GMT

Hi Digi, (and anyone who pays for invoice envelopes) are you aware that you can get packs of Stick-on see-through invoice envelopes from the PO for FREE?

They were originally brought out I think to supply to the peope using the old Click and Send function, so were available free.

AP don't advertise them, and I used to have the code for them but can't find atm.

Just ask at the counter, and if they don't have them they will get them in for you.

They are quite large as originally designed for the international labels which are half size A4, so you have to get used to that quirk.

I currently print out my own labels, 4 to a page and they look a bit lost in the envelope but hey! who cares.

You can get them in a pack of either 50 or 100 and sometimes have been given a box.

They have the same function as the small size invoice envelopes, have "Australia Post" printed on the front to one side and a sticky peel off.

So that could bring your costs down even more.

Re: Updated Australia Post preparid satchel prices

digital*ghost — Fri, 05 Oct 2018 02:53:34 GMT

I've heard about the ones from Aus Post but the staff at my PO don't seem to have them or know that they're available (they actually asked me where I get mine from, lol).

Re: Updated Australia Post preparid satchel prices

*tippy*toes* — Fri, 05 Oct 2018 07:34:38 GMT

The 500g eBay satchel option is now about 80c less than own packaging since the price rise, so I'd be surprised if they allowed a label that says satchel onto a box! I know there is no price mentioned on the label, but it clearly says 500g satchel. Maybe I could get away with it if I was dropping straight into the box, but I always get a lodgement scan.

Re: Updated Australia Post preparid satchel prices

eleanormiff — Fri, 05 Oct 2018 07:58:57 GMT

Does anyone know if we can buy A P-- E bay 1kg satchels ?