subject: Saving Time And Money By Sending Your Parcel Via A Trusted Courier [print this page] There are lots of people who send parcels these days, the increased amount of individuals selling goods online either through a home business or selling items on online auction websites has meant a lot more parcels are being sent and received throughout the country and the world too. If we need to send a parcel there is a good chance that we will want it to arrive as quickly as possible to please our customers but also want to be sure that our delivery is handled with care and not likely to be delayed or lost in the post.
The best way to send a parcel when it is for this purpose is to use a respected courier instead or the regular mail service. A courier will have more options such as deliveries in the evening when people are more likely to be at home for the courier to deliver but also a number of other reasons.
One of the main reasons is that many buyers and customers will also be familiar with the follies of using the regular mail service and recent news stories about stolen mail, delays due to postal worker strike action. By letting them know you are sending via a courier instead they will be pleased to see that you have made an extra effort with the delivery and are more likely to leave positive feedback and buy from you again.
The second reason is something that helps to reassure you as the seller and your customer too. Having a tracking code to follow the progress of your order can keep people informed of how the delivery is going and if there are any delays or problems then the evidence is there that the seller has sent the parcel on time and cannot be held responsible for the hold up.
If this were to happen then you could be able to claim compensation from the courier as you will have paid for a specific service that should have been delivered quickly, if this hasnt been the case then you could be reimbursed which you could use to repay the customers shipping costs as a gesture of good will if you want to ensure you maintain a good reputation.
Couriers are also able to handle larger deliveries such as musical instruments, these items are too large and heavy for the Royal Mail to handle and so by sending them via a courier you are not only permitted but they are also able to handle your delicate objects with greater care also.
