topic Re: alternative to Aus. Post in Selling

alternative to Aus. Post

purplespoilz_au* — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 11:46:42 GMT

Hi, the best way to get the message across to AP regarding their price increase is to go elsewhere, what is the best alternative to them if any?

Also is their eparcel product any better,cheaper?

Re: alternative to Aus. Post

davewil1964 — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 12:32:52 GMT

eparcels require a minimum postage level, I believe.

AP alternatives require an ability to be available for pickup and an ability for the receiver to be available for receipt.

However, look at Temando. They are a courier brokerage and do deals for eBay and Quicksales members.

Re: alternative to Aus. Post

spicy-pickles — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 13:38:35 GMT

AP alternatives require an ability to be available for pickup and an ability for the receiver to be available for receipt.

This is the main reason I have avoided couriers to date. They really do not like delivering to residential addresses and they will either just dump the parcel on the doorstep, or take it away and be near impossible to get them to return with it at a convenient time. That and one of my local franchised couriers may not even turn up for collection on the day arranged, forcing me to have to stay home for two entire days waiting.

Re: alternative to Aus. Post

viewmont1071 — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 20:54:24 GMT

skippypost for overseas destinations may be an alternative depandant on product

http://www.skippypost.com.au/

What is SkippyPost?

SkippyPost is an Australian-based international parcel delivery network. It is a smart solution for shipping goods from Australia, especially for books and related items.

SkippyPost utilises a range of freight partners, both domestic and international, to offer great rates and reliability.

It is the international freight shipping system used by BiblioQuest International Pty Ltd, Australia's leading specialist book search service since 1994 and is built on many years experience of importing and exporting books internationally.

http://www.skippypost.com.au/current_rates.php?a=1&s=07fdbf3c979009a4cc86fe572542f6fe&r=5664&type=S