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Postage for large item

tasman71 — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 02:40:10 GMT

How would I post a cricket bag and cricket gear interstate? It's approximately 100x3040cm and would weigh around 12kg. What are the requirements for posting something like that? Does it need to be packaged and any advice on how to best package it? Also, approximate postage costs

Thanks 🙂

Re: Postage for large item

kopenhagen5 — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 02:51:00 GMT

Perhaps the measurement is in mm's ? But still that is over 3 metres and Australia Post' max size I think is 1.5 mtres (1500mm).

So it would need to go with a private courier company. The last time I sent something that size from VIC to WA, it cost $80 with a private company

Re: Postage for large item

tasman71 — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 02:59:32 GMT

Sorry, I was too quick to post my question and didn't see my typo!

The measurements are

Length 100cm

Height 30cm

Width 40cm

Weight - approx 12kg

Thanks for your reply 🙂

Re: Postage for large item

lyndal1838 — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 03:12:15 GMT

Package it up so that you can get accurate measurements and weight and then have a look on the Australia Post website.

If it is too large/heavy for AP have a look at the Temando website. It is a courier broker site and you will get several quotes from several different companies.

Re: Postage for large item

auction_assassin — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 03:50:10 GMT

I just put those dimensions and weight into postage calculator.

It will be cubed up to 30Kg so it going to cost alot to post interstate

Re: Postage for large item

lyndal1838 — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 04:45:04 GMT

I think 20kg is the maximum for Australia Post so you will need a courier.

Try the Temando site.

Re: Postage for large item

davewil1964 — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 11:05:47 GMT

It should be okay with AP, given their maximum dimensions are 104cm long, and girth of 140, but it's right on the edge.

Re: Postage for large item

i-once-was-bump — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 05:59:09 GMT

Wrap it well in large sheets of black plastic and tape it down well then take to your post office and let them decide on accepting it but hand it over at the counter confidently as if you expect them to process it.

I have been receiving bags of fleece wrapped this way for many years and also spinning or weaving equipment that is really borderline re Aus Post measurements..

You buy the really good quality garbage bags from the supermarket and then cut one open so that you can wrap it around the parcel. And repeat until you are certain the parcel is waterproof and won't rip open easily.

(I presume the stuff inside the bag won't be fragile.)

Re: Postage for large item

couchpotatofurniture — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 06:10:30 GMT

Another site to try is jedcart or e-go... both have good rates.