New Extra Small satchels

[pnc75]

So I presume everyone received the email re the new extra small satchels. Just wondering if anyone has been able to find the dimensions, as I've been totally unsuccessful.

I also asked at our local PO this morning and they know absolutely nothing about them and haven't even heard of them.  TIA

[cat6809]

Can someone please confirm if they have 250 g limit printed on them? TIA.

Yes, the ones I have do:

It's a misprint though...

From the eBay listing (https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/156809961000 😞

"Please note: eBay mailers can hold up to 5kg for flat rate postage. Please be aware that some stock may contain a misprint displaying a weight limit of 250g. Rest assured, you can still use these mailers to post items up to the 5kg limit without any issues."

[brickworksmarket]

I'm not sure if you could find something to sell on ebay that would come close to 5kg that would fit into the satchel. My heaviest item that will fit is 1.8kgs. 

[grannytakesatrip17]

Hello cat,

Thank you for your detailed reply, very kind of you indeed.

Re ordering the extra small packets from Aus Post.

I cannot see any free postage for ordering over $60 worth as others have referred to?

Of course it is great to get the discount on ebay’s postage, even though I dislike using them.

I wonder about after the 31/5/25, you have not built ebays postage fees into your postage price.

This is an added expense which none of us need.

The second link, confused me as well. Is this not just a way to get us to use ebay’s postage?

What has AP got to do with this, sorry. 

I must have a good read about the AP business post.

I like the pre paid satchels because they cover all over Australia and I can’t be bothered working out prices for different zones. 

Dazed and confused 🙂

[grannytakesatrip17]

I have just ordered 240 of these extra small satchels, it was free postage as I spent $60.

[minimum_56]

I just received this email from Aus Post for all users of MyPost Business...

New Extra Small padded mailer and 250g domestic parcel rate option

From 1 July 2025, we're introducing a new Extra Small option for Parcel Post and Express Post in retail and MyPost Business. For Australia Post packaging, a new Extra Small padded mailer will be available as part of our flat rate range, so you can send up to 5 kilograms within Australia. If you're using your own packaging, a new postage rate will be available for parcels 250 grams or less.

[minimum_56]

Oh...and of course the annual price increase...😖

The following price changes will apply:

• a weighted average increase of 1.95% across all Domestic Parcel services
• a weighted average increase of 3.25% across International Parcel services
• MyPost Business pickup services will increase by 1.95%.

These adjustments will help us manage rising processing and delivery costs while continuing to provide a sustainable delivery service. We're also investing in new facilities nationwide, increasing our parcel efficiency with automation, and creating market-leading digital experiences for parcel receivers.

[pnc75]

I could be wrong, but I thought parcel price increases usually happened later in the year. (October or November?)

I do know that all letters are increasing in cost in June. So they're double dipping this time.