postage for books

[smooth-moves]

I have a few boxes of 1st edition books to sell and was wondering what is the best way to tackle postage. Any suggestions? Thanks!

[straybooksoz]

Only just and my way doesn't require more than a grand upfront.

Taking opportunity costs into account, not to mention interest foregone, I don't think 16c per (1.2%) is a big impost.

And if I had a spare grand I would use it to buy 600 C5 prepaid envelopes (at a 10% discount) before letter prices probably go up 40% in September. Opportunity cost...

[misterforgetfulsbooks]

won't the pre-paid envelopes need extra stamps to cover the difference Peter?

[twyngwyn]

no, once paid for they will last 'forever'

[straybooksoz]

PRE-PAID. No stamps.

[misterforgetfulsbooks]

we had a Aus. Post rep. at our local PO and I was asked what I thought of Aus. Post.

I don't think he liked my reply.

Needless to say I made it clear to him that the importers from other countries postage never goes up with every price rise Aus. Post makes thereby making online selling for Aus. Posts best customers (Aussies) uncompetitive.

[booksnpapers]

I just posted three books that weighed over 500g and the receipt says there is a $10 specil on for a 1kg 'offer'.  Has anyone else being this fortunate?  Makes up for all the times I have under quoted....

C

[straybooksoz]

It's only for June.

[misterforgetfulsbooks]

Yes, the $10 post is good as it also has tracking.

Too bad it's about to finish on Tuesday

Hopefully Toll/Japan Post can put some more downward pressure on parcel rates in Aus.

[misterforgetfulsbooks]

noticed there is a listing with 100 x C5 envelopes with $1.40 of stamps on them $124.50 with free post lol

[misterforgetfulsbooks]

Postage goes up on the 4th January 2016

$1 for a small letter

$2 <125gm

$3 <250gm

$5 <500gm

and you can now also add a priority sticker for 50c to your letter to get a normal delivery time like you now experience