Monthly Archives: July 2012

Cheap isn’t always best – the perils of cheap parcel delivery

When looking for a parcel delivery service it’s wise to remember that cheapest isn’t always best. Before you accept that cheap delivery quote or make any booking, always remember to run online checks on the company to make sure they’re reputable; there are plenty of forums for customer reviews that will pop up in a […]

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Make sure cheap parcel delivery doesn’t leave you out of pocket

If it’s viable and the driver agrees, always check your parcels before signing for them. If you can, that also means checking the contents, but as we all know there are times when that’s just not an option. Should that cheap parcel delivery you’ve been anxiously waiting for arrive damaged there’s a number of steps […]

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Get the insurance right!

Depending on the size, contents and delivery destination of your parcel, insurance costs can vary. Most cheap parcel delivery services will include a certain level of insurance within the price quoted, but to keep the price discounted it won’t cover expensive contents and usually caps at around £50 per parcel, although there is some variance […]

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Why a cheap parcel delivery service can cost you a LOT of time

When looking for a cheap parcel delivery service you need to make a choice between cost and service; cheap doesn’t necessarily mean fast or reliable. One area that a cheap parcel delivery service will cost you more is in time, and what may seem like a great discount could ultimately end up costing you a […]

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Check the provider’s reputation before accepting!

Today’s economic climate means that budgets are tight and pennies count. Everything from reducing your electricity bill to saving money on delivery can make a difference in the long run, and finding cheap parcel delivery methods to bring down costs, whether you have a large number of parcels to send or just one can help […]

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