Using a courier is often unavoidable and with eBay getting even more popular, they\u2019re in demand. But, like most industries, the recession hit courier service badly and the increasing cost of fuel and insurance isn\u2019t helping.<\/p>\n
If you know where to look it is possible to courier things cheaply. Take a look at our top five tips to get you started:<\/p>\n
1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Know what you\u2019re sending<\/p>\n
It sounds simple, but if you can provide the exact details, including weight and dimensions the quote you\u2019ll get will be much more accurate, lessening the chances of being overcharged.<\/p>\n
2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Be flexible<\/p>\n
It\u2019s not always possible, but if you can be as flexible as possible it can reduce the cost. It is more efficient for couriers to carry out multiple deliveries in one area and, if you are willing to wait, the saving will be passed on – especially if it’s a parcel courier<\/a> you need.<\/p>\n 3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ask for recommendations<\/p>\n If you know someone who has used a delivery service before ask them if they know any recommended couriers local to you<\/a>, if they use them often you may be able to negotiate on price. It will also help you avoid the not-so-great couriers!<\/p>\n 4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Find a courier you like<\/p>\n If you are going to use a courier often then it\u2019s worthwhile finding one you like and making a friend of them. With small companies or \u2018man and vans\u2019 if you can put regular work their way they will be appreciative, be the one who recommends them to a friend and you might even get an egg at Easter!<\/p>\n 5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Shop around<\/p>\n By using a transport comparison site like DeliveryQuoteCompare.com<\/a> you can make sure you get the cheapest price possible, even for international couriers<\/a>. It\u2019s simple, you upload the details of your item and available couriers will bid, giving you numerous options.\u00a0 Not only that but you can read previous customers feedback.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Using a courier is often unavoidable and with eBay getting even more popular, they\u2019re in demand. But, like most industries, the recession hit courier service badly and the increasing cost of fuel and insurance isn\u2019t helping. If you know where to look it is possible to courier things cheaply. Take a look at our top […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[36,41],"tags":[44,55,52],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.deliveryquotecompare.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/345"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.deliveryquotecompare.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.deliveryquotecompare.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.deliveryquotecompare.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.deliveryquotecompare.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=345"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/www.deliveryquotecompare.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/345\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3272,"href":"https:\/\/www.deliveryquotecompare.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/345\/revisions\/3272"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.deliveryquotecompare.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=345"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.deliveryquotecompare.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=345"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.deliveryquotecompare.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=345"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}