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Have you ever sent a parcel from the post office, only to find when it reaches its destination it has been damaged? So not only have you paid for delivery that you now have to replace the gift or product which was damaged. This is a nightmare especially if the parcel was an expensive item. One solution is to reinforce your parcels packaging.
When packing a parcel to be sent, always give your parcel the best chance of arriving in one piece by packaging it appropriately to avoid potential damage. The first step to keeping your parcel safe is choosing a perfectly sized box, if the box is too small you risk exposing the item to any bump no matter how small. By the same standard if you choose a box too big then you risk giving the item too much room to move inside the box potentially causing damage. By choosing the right size of box you allow the item to sit comfortably inside it without potentially causing damage.
With the extra space in the box you may now fill out the box with padding to absorb any damage sustained while in transit, which is of course inevitable with the amount of parcels being processed each day by the national postal service. Pack the remaining space in the box with bubble wrap or other padding you may have picked up when buying other boxed products. Many materials can be recycled from other products you may have bought, not only helping the environment but also your bank balance. Be sure to completely surround the item, it is easy to forget to cover the bottom of your parcel as you focus around stuffing the sides and top of the box. Make sure you cover all aspects and scenarios your item may encounter within a delivery process.
Another option available to you is to choose a parcel delivery service when delivering parcels, these services help find you the best price online by comparing the prices of various couriers to help you find the best prices. An additional service is an insurance cover charged at a small fee; this covers the majority of items and will reimburse you if any damage occurs within the delivery process. This combined with a good packing method can help you ensure that your parcel arrives on time and in the right condition. Simply fill in the size and weight specifications to help you choose the right service and then simply book a collection time to get your parcel on its way.
Send parcel to Ireland or the U.K securely by packaging your item correctly and choosing a parcel delivery service to look after your item with insurance available for a small extra fee.
