subject: Stay in control when sending valuable parcels [print this page] Stay in control when sending valuable parcels
Are you looking to send a valuable item to a friend, relative or colleague? If so, the chances are fairly high that you are concerned about the parcel getting lost, damaged or stolen in transit and this can mean that you send it but worry from the moment it is collected from you, or that you don't send it at all. Thankfully courier companies have cottoned on to this limitation of their industry and have come up with several tools and services that can minimise the concern associated with sending valuable parcels.
The first, and probably most popular, of these tools is parcel tracking. This is offered by most if not all of the major couriers and is free to use, from the moment the customer receives a confirmation email. This service can usually be accessed online by entering the customer reference or parcel identification number, or logging into the account and accessing the order history. So, whether you decide to send your valuable item or items using TNT, HDNL, Parcelforce or any of the other major courier companies operating out of the UK, take advantage of their parcel tracking services to retain a degree of control over your items.
The second service offered by a lot of courier companies is parcel insurance, and this is also often free up to a certain contents value. So, if you're sending something that is worth more than the limit set by the insurance policy, you may find yourself having to pay a little bit extra to insure the contents of your parcel. However, this is often worth doing because it insures your parcel for its correct value, against loss, damage or theft, meaning you can rest easy knowing that in the unlikely event of your item not reaching its destination, you will be covered for the cost of a replacement.
Of course, not all valuable items are replaceable and in these instances it is wise to weigh up whether you really need to send it, or if you can combine taking it in person with a trip to visit the recipient. While couriers these days are incredibly professional and reliable, there is always room for human or computer error and as a result, safe arrival of your item can never be 100 per cent guaranteed. Taking out insurance and using TNT tracking, HDNL tracking or tracking from any other courier company will give you the peace of mind you need whenever it is necessary to send something of value just make sure you pick a reliable courier company.
Take advantage of TNT tracking, HDNL tracking or this free service from any other reputable courier, and stay in control of your valuable parcel.
