How do sellers ship for so cheap in Australia ???

[99office]

How do so many Australian sellers ship for so cheap? They sell items that will not fit in a letter (thicker than 20mm) for way cheaper than the cheapest Australia post contract parcel rates.

For example, search ebay for "USB car charger", select "Australia Only" in location, and there are heaps of people selling chargers (including shipping) between $2.50 and $4.00. HOW DO THEY DO IT?? Do they just sent it in a letter, and hope no one checks it is thicker than 20mm? All those items are way thicker than 20mm

[*tippy*toes*]

Because we post with Australia Post,  they post with China Post. Different companies, different prices.

[ozytoywarehouse]

Any one knows what is the best way to send minifigures? I was told by some that they are sending using normal envelope. The question is what if the buy then claim via paypal that the item was not delivered since the $1 postage does not provide traking feature?

In other words, what is the best cheapest option?

[sarahs_preloved_booksnbits]

If the items are sufficiently valuable - you could use a 'Registered Postt Prepaid Label' in addition to the stamp.  These cost $162.50 for 50 (bought in bulk) from Australia Post although sometimes you can buy them at a slightly lower price from EBay sellers.  It probably all depends on how much your items are selling for.

[*tippy*toes*]

Thank you for you very informative reply. Your comment will help a lot of people. I for one have been helped immensely.

[*tippy*toes*]

Another very helpful reply in this thread. Thank you for your contribution.

[padi*0409]

Probably both spilt Wite-Out on their keyboards Tippy.......................

[*tippy*toes*]

I've never had issues with whiteout on my keyboard, but I have splotches all over my screen where I've fixed typos.