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Tips on how to save on postage costs

I'm sure this has been answered many times.

 

We know the cost to send a standard letter is 60c at australia post and up to $2 for larger, thicker, heavier letters. But what if we were to send flat thin items such as DVDs inside a padded bag? Will this count as a parcel and cost us $6.95? Has anyone got away with attaching a $2 stamp?

 

Also, what are your tips on saving when it comes to sending larger heavier items that weigh >5kg? I dont want to use Australia Post as it is extremely expensive!

 

 

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The cost to buy one box at the Post Office is:

oops typo

Bx1 โ€“ $1,75
Bx2 - $2.35
Bx4 - $3.25
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May not be processed is not the same as will not, but it means that it would be running the risk of being refused, or returned to the sender If it entered the system.

 

so it is as good as saying you must only use their boxes. For no risk of troubles.


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@iherbal2012 wrote:

I see a majority of people are sending DVDs/books as large letters. I was a bit concerned when I looked on the AP website and it said letters 'must contain flexible items' and no 'stiff objects'. So they are not too firm on this?

 

http://auspost.com.au/parcels-mail/domestic-letters.html

 

 


That only applies to small letters, which have more restrictions in terms of size, weight and contents. They will only cost 60c to post, and they are supposed to contain flexible items. (I once got an underpaid mail notice for sending something in a small envelope with a 60c stamp, it definitely met all the other requirements for a small letter, except the contents were rigid).

 

AP seem to be a bit fond of neglecting to mention certain things on the odd occasion, but when you consider that their own CD mailers are rigid cardboard with a note saying they'll be charged as a large letter printed on them, it becomes clear what they will and won't accept. ๐Ÿ˜‰

 

Plus, a read of this will clarify a lot of things, if needed:  http://auspost.com.au/media/documents/letters-products-services-guide-may13.pdf

 

 

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a letter that fits the requirements of a 60c fee isn't a "large letter"

 

Small Letter: 60c

 

Max Weight 250g

Min Size: 88 x 138 mm

Max size: 130x240x 5mm thick

Shape: Rectangular

 

 


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@crikey*mate wrote:

a letter that fits the requirements of a 60c fee isn't a "large letter"

 

 


That is precisely what I said.

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Well done?


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@crikey*mate wrote:

Well done?


Bless. 

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Excellent! Should save me a small fortune now and increased profits. YAY

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hI i HAVE ABOUT 5 BOOKLETS OF 10 Pges ON  A4 PAPER SIZE TO GO TO INIDIA  How do i send this 

 

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what is the weight?
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Type a product name