While finding the perfect gift can be fun, shipping it can be stressful. It is important that your gift arrives in good condition. However, sometimes the perfect gift can be unusually shaped or large, which makes it difficult to pack for shipping. It is important that your gift arrives on time. With everyone sending packages at this time of the year, it can be difficult to know when it is too late to avoid paying rushed shipping fees.
You don’t have to be worried if you are one of many holiday gift-sellers. Pak Mailwww.pakmail.comFull-service packing and shipping centers located worldwide with locations in local and international areas, Pak Mail is well versed in all current packaging requirements and holidays shipping deadlines to ensure your gifts reach their destination safely and on the right time. These are some of the tips Pak Mail provides:
* Ship your gifts early. Mailing packages to military personnel overseas should not be delayed beyond Friday, November 12. Parcel Post to destinations in the United States should not be received after the second week. Priority Mail should be sent by the third week in December, and Express Mail by December 22nd. To avoid baggage fees and enhanced security at the airport, you can send gifts before the holidays.
* Pay attention to size restrictions. UPS, FedEx Ground, and DHL allow a maximum length of 165 inches and girth respectively and 150 pounds. The U.S. Post Office limits the maximum length and girth to 130 inches, and the maximum weight to 70 pounds. Pak Mail does not impose any weight or size restrictions. Consolidate your gifts. Shipping costs for one 20-pound container are less than shipping two 10-pound boxes.
* Pack your gifts properly. Proper packing materials, like peanuts and bubble wrap, are essential. You should also use shipping-friendly tape such as nylon-reinforced and pressure-sensitive tape. The delivery and return addresses should be placed on one side only. Include an additional address label in the package. It should contain the address of the sender and the address of the recipient, along with a list listing the contents. This way, in the event that your package is damaged, you can repackage it and send it to its destination. Custom packaging is an option if you have a fragile gift or a large item that is unusually shaped.
* Get the best deal. Different carriers have different rates. Pak Mail works with a number of carriers in order to provide customers options for the most cost-effective and efficient gift shipping option.
Pak Mail is available at 1-800-778-66665. www.pakmail.com.
