subject: Tips when sending a gift this Christmas [print this page] Tips when sending a gift this Christmas Tips when sending a gift this Christmas
Christmas is fast approaching; this can often be a stressful and busy time especially when braving the high street buying gifts for family and loved ones. Managing your time is imperative especially if you have a large family who don't live in the same area of the country as yourself.
When sending a gift for a loved one you want your parcel to reach its destination in the best possible condition. Choosing a professional parcel delivery company gives your parcel the best possible chance of arriving on time and in perfect condition. These businesses are experts when it comes to parcel delivery when compared to traditional methods of delivery but there are a few things you can do to make it easier and safer for yourself.
If your item is sensitive and is liable to breakage then it is often a good idea to make sure you pack it correctly. This can make a massive difference to your parcel arriving as a whole piece or a make shift jigsaw puzzle. Be sure to place your parcel in a sturdy box that won't crumple under pressure, this can stop your parcel being crushed by other parcels or a heavy handed delivery driver. Make sure this box is also the appropriate size for your gift. If it's too big and it's going to be rattling around in the box, and too small then the parcel is going to be overly exposed to any bumps and scratches on its journey to its destination.
Another pointer would be to make sure you pack your gift securely by padding the box with various soft materials. Materials such as bubble wrap and tissue paper are particularly useful for this; they are available fairly cheaply on the high street and prevent your item being overly exposed to bumps the box may take along the way.
With the majority of parcel delivery companies you can track your parcels progress through a tracking number, meaning you can inform your recipient on the parcels' progress. This is a great feature which can give you the peace of mind knowing where your parcel is up to on its journey. For a small charge you can also purchase insurance on your parcel which covers you against any damage sustained to the parcel on its journey. This is particularly useful when sending a perishable package you feel may be at risk to damage on its journey.
One final tip would be to book a collection early so you can get a time which suits you best and makes it easy for you to get your parcel away and on time for Christmas day.
When you need to send a parcel to Ireland. There are various parcel delivery services who can deliver your parcel safely and effectively.
