A. Postal items normally fall into 3 brackets – letters, large letters and packets – dependent upon the size and weight. If you send out more than 5000 large letters and packets per year you will be able to attract a discount by using Royal Mail’s Packetpost service. You may also be able to save yourself time as PacketPost charges are based on the average weight and format for all of the items, meaning you don’t have to weigh each item individually. We have an on-site transport department that specialise in all areas of distribution from envelopes to overseas pallets, and they would be happy to discuss your requirements. A number of our clients choose to use their own postal accounts and this is also easily catered for.
A. Without knowing the specific products it is difficult to give you a specific answer but I can give you some examples of how they should be packed. Individual drinking glasses (or mugs) can be packed in several ways. They can be enclosed in polystyrene packs and then enclosed in a box or sleeve or packed with bubble wrap before placing in a box. This will have the effect of the item “floating” in the carton with a good protective outer. These two methods are very economical to use. You also have the option of stretch-wrapping them to a floating sheet of card which is braced within a carton. For small quantities this is less cost effective bit for large quantities it can work well.
Pictures in frames can be packed again in several ways. Bubble wrap is a common cost effective method however corner protectors are also an excellent way to protect the frame before packing it in sturdy boxes. To protect the glass we would recommend either polystyrene sheets or thick card placed carefully over the glass.
Whilst not “delicate” as such, paper items such as brochures, header cards and the like often are just consigned to an envelope and posted. Sometimes the items arrive at their destinations a little dog-eared. To prevent this either backboard envelopes could be used or inserting a stiff piece of card into the envelope to provide support in transit.
