subject: Dont Let Your Package Unravel When Sending Parcels [print this page] If you are sending a parcel on a long journey then it pays to make sure it is wrapped properly. Failing to use sturdy materials and leaving a consignment unprotected is asking for trouble.
Making sure a parcel is wrapped properly is a good habit to get into, as it will ensure that your goods have the best chance possible of getting to their destination in one piece. To start with you will need a supply of good quality materials. If you are not used to sending packages abroad then you might not have them available at home, so go to a stationers, or find a leading online delivery company to source them from.
Strong cardboard, polystyrene pieces, jiffy bags and brown parcel tape will all come in handy when you are trying to protect your goods. Of course, the amount of materials you use will all depend on the type of goods you are sending and how well you want them to be protected. If youre sending fragile items to Australia for example then youll want them to be very well packed indeed.
To start with youll want a soft material to cover your items in, and to protect them from bumping into each other during transit. Solid cardboard around them will help stop the items getting squashed and then strong tape will hold the whole thing together. You might even want to then place everything in a jiffy bag to give it yet more protection. Although it takes a little bit of time to wrap a package properly, it is certainly worth the effort in the long run.
For individuals, getting the packing stage right is important, but for businesses it is absolutely crucial. You need to know that your items will reach their destination in perfect condition, because that is what your customers will expect. No one wants their package to arrive in pieces after theyve paid for it. The customer will have to get in contact to try and sort out the situation and the chances are they wont purchase goods from you again. If youre lucky you will get a chance to put things right, but you may have to deal with an angry customer that might well hold a grudge.
The simplest thing to do is to get the wrapping stage right the first time and save yourself any aggravation.
