It is advisable to think about the cost and delivery options in advance, especially if you are selling your goods through the mail. If you make postage and packaging costs very low, you may lose profit. On the other hand, an obviously inflated delivery cost will irritate customers. After receiving the goods, they will still find out the actual delivery price.
International delivery will cost a lot of money, and it is better to take care of such expenses in advance. However, if you need to send correspondence or documents within Russia, then express mail delivery offered by the courier company 'Express Courier' is quite suitable. Many online stores also use the services of this company.
Cheap packaging or lack thereof will likely lead to damage of the goods in transit. Such incidents will certainly anger customers. Therefore, every successful seller packs the item being sent. One should also not forget about the cost of packaging materials. For large batches, packaging material can be expensive, but if you place a wholesale order, the price will be justified.
First of all, you need to decide how the goods will be packaged. Obviously, this depends on what the item is. A DVD disc or a book can be placed in a box of the appropriate size. However, fragile items require more care and attention. More valuable goods require greater responsibility from the sender. Loss or damage during transport means inevitable compensation.
Packaging for the goods can be purchased in a store. The local post office will place the item in sturdy packaging and wrap it in bubble wrap or packing paper. This ensures safety for most items. It is advisable to tie the box with tape – this will prevent possible opening.
After determining the packaging material, you can think about the delivery cost. Those who plan to sell many items should purchase a scale. This will help accurately determine the weight of the goods. Royal Mail or post offices offer a convenient calculator for calculating the total delivery cost.
In some cases, you might consider paying an insurance premium for shipping. If there are problems with the goods in transit, you can file a claim. And although postal service statistics say that there is only one complaint per thousand cases, it is better to be safe, especially when it comes to valuable items or important documents.