Do you sell stuff online on auction sites like eBay to make a bit of extra money or maybe doing this is your main income
. Either way changing from using the Royal Mail to using UK couriers services may be an easier and better way to get items delivered.
In recent years the Royal Mail has become an expensive option especially for bulkier goods. Many people that used to offer free eBay parcel delivery can no longer afford to do so. With the reclassification of many items from letters to packets even smaller items cost a lot to send by Royal Mail and it now has major competition for cheap parcel delivery UK from courier companies
A cheaper option
There is now a huge market for cheap parcel delivery UK that is based on people wanting to send parcels from home rather than from a business. UK courier services recognise that internet sites like eBay have changed the whole industry and eBay parcel delivery is now a major percentage of their income.
They have tried to cater for this by offering various services like fixed rates for smaller parcels and the 'connect' service which means you can drop off smaller parcels at a participating newsagent and it will be sent for you to its destination for a flat rate fee
For larger parcels the normal courier service can still be a cheaper option than for example the Royal Mail special delivery service if you want to guarantee next day delivery
A Convenient Option
Of course cheap parcel delivery UK is a major reason for changing to a UK courier service for deliveries but convenience is another reason you might want to change to one of these for your eBay parcel delivery.You can book the courier service online from home and have the items you have sold picked up from your doorstep at a time that suits you. You no longer need to go out to the post office to send your parcel and worry about missing the last post.
Finding the best courier service
And if you are worried about finding the best courier company for the job. This is easy.
There are websites like MrCarrier which enable you to input the details of your parcel and destination and you will get a list of quotes for the job. You can choose the most competitive quote without actually having to phone up loads of companies to find the best deal.