Express Post

[magpie_lark]

Hi, I buy a lot of items that need to be sent by express post because I live in a regional part of Australia - otherwise the item can take weeks. More often that not, when I find an item I want, I look at the postage details section to see if they offer express post - probably 1% offer this information. Therefore I have to write to the seller to ask the cost - this can take two days before receiving a reply. I think it would be a good idea for sellers to offer the other postage rates to avoid this. Conversely, I have written to some who say that they ONLY use couriers and not Australia Post and therefore they cannot ever offer express post. Wouldn't it be nice if such sellers could clearly state this somewhere in their listings, you know ... just to be a little helpful!? It would save a lot of time for the buyers and sellers. I would welcome others thoughts on this.

[silversterio2]

I can't speak for the OP but mail in and out of (most parts of ) WA is much quicker by Express Post.

Even if not in an Express zone, Express mail generally takes 2-3 working days by air as opposed to a possible 7-10 working days by road.

It's often a much preferred option which buyers are happy to pay extra for.

[i-once-was-bump]

I don't offer express post because I think that a seller should post the next working day if they offer it.

I have a handling time of 2 or 3 days (can't remember exactly) because sometimes I can't get to the PO the day after receiving payment so it is a sure fire way for me to get low dsr and possible neut or neg feedback.

[jensmanchester-australia]

I can't speak for the OP but mail in and out of (most parts of ) WA is much quicker by Express Post.

Even if not in an Express zone, Express mail generally takes 2-3 working days by air as opposed to a possible 7-10 working days by road.

It's often a much preferred option which buyers are happy to pay extra for.

As a WA based seller I offer express post on the majority of my listings as the service is much quicker to most parts of Australia from WA than regular post.

As far as worrying about being covered under Paypal Seller Protection that is the least of my concerns. I prefer to offer the customers a fast efficient service than worry about the the possibility of a chargeback which only happens very rarely.

[dylan11235813]

As a WA based seller I offer express post on the majority of my listings as the service is much quicker to most parts of Australia from WA than regular post.

As far as worrying about being covered under Paypal Seller Protection that is the least of my concerns. I prefer to offer the customers a fast efficient service than worry about the the possibility of a chargeback which only happens very rarely.

It would hurt a lot of smaller sellers though.

[124danie]

I only offer two types of postage - large letters (CD Mailer boxes) for small orders and everything else goes Express.  I buy them in lots of 100 and pass on the savings.  The buyer gets everything very quickly.    

[davewil1964]

If you're talking 500g or 3kg Express satchels, as mentioned above several times, you have no Paypal seller protection.

I use C&S - cheaper for the customer and I'm protected.

[dylan11235813]

express post is only a bit more which is why it would be good on clunk and send

[thecatspjs]

As I, and others, have pointed out in this, and numerous other threads, Davewil, you do have protection with express if you either to lodge it over the counter and get an AP lodgement receipt stamped.

Or as DG outlined, you can parcel yourself (avoiding pre-paid satchels) and purchase express post over the counter which provides required documentation. 

Or there is also platinum express satchels as a further option.

Three ways of to get paypal coverage and keep a few buyers happy too :-x:-x

[purple.cow]

Well Maggie, it looks like only the really thoughtful sellers here are willing to take such things onboard, so now you'll know which ones to buy from, and which to give a wide birth to lol

[dylan11235813]

As I, and others, have pointed out in this, and numerous other threads, Davewil, you do have protection with express if you either to lodge it over the counter and get an AP lodgement receipt stamped.

Or as DG outlined, you can parcel yourself (avoiding pre-paid satchels) and purchase express post over the counter which provides required documentation. 

Or there is also platinum express satchels as a further option.

Three ways of to get paypal coverage and keep a few buyers happy too :-x:-x

If you pay for the sticker (no satchel) then yes. I actually said this before DG. thanks fat cat in pjs

as if anyone would pay for platinum express, i did once.