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#188 Oh Mr Postman *
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Come on, lets be honest.. there isn’t anything better than a good post day. You know the days when the postman knocks on your door and hands you a pile of parcels and letters (that aren’t bills, obviously!) I especially love unexpected parcels from friends. I was lucky enough to receive quite a few packages from various friends when I moved which was wonderful and they were really a good point during a stressful time.
Since becoming more financially independent I have tried to do similar for friends. A lot of my friends and family don’t live anywhere near me so I like to let them know I’m still thinking of them on their birthday, or anniversary, or even if they’re just having a down time.
One of my friends from university had a baby last year and I’d bought a massive bag filled with baby essentials. Unfortunately I couldn’t get down to visit so I had to send it by mail.. this was when I discovered the joys of Parcelforce. After pricing the cost to send it through alternative companies and being shocked at the cost for the most basic of services, I came home searching for an alternative method. Often parcels go missing and with something as special as a care package for my friend and her son I needed a guarantee that it had been delivered to her. I sent my parcel by a service that was tracked and arrived to my friend within two days, all for under £10 which is wonderful for a 3K parcel! I was so impressed with the service Parcelforce had shown that I have used them ever since for large parcel, which came in so handy last Christmas!
I have recently discovered Artbox which sells the cutest stationary and gifts. It has inspired me to make up more gift packages for friends, join in with blog gift swaps, maybe even organising my own at some point as it contains so many reasonably priced bits and bobs that would be wonderful for a care package! I also have to make up a parcel for my 300 GFC followers and I will be using Parcelforce to send it!
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Have you ever used Parcelforce to send packages? What would be in your perfect care package?
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10 Comments
Bel
I can clearly see this is a sponsored post but the troll in me just wouldn’t be happy unless I make the following comment…
Try http://www.ipostparcels.com
They are REALLY cheap, offer a discount if you can drop off at their depot rather than collect from you (but really what’s £1 for someone to come to your door and collect) AND you can nearly always google for a discount code. I’ve used them about 4-5 times and have always managed to post around £6-7 for up to 5kg.
This was not a sponsored comment! 😛 Sorry Parcelforce.
Amy Marie
Haha, can’t believe you were my first troll comment 😛
Kloe Anya.
I love Parcel Force! I also love post days, I haven’t received any post for months unless its bills! 🙁 haha.
I hope you’re settled into the new house lovely 🙂
Kloe xx
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Amy Marie
I swear my postman is stealing my mail, I haven’t had any in ages 🙁
Jade Wimsey
Nope never used any kind of courier delivery service, always stuck with royal mail but they’re ridiculously expensive now; their new pricing structure is so daft!
Jade | Beauty Butterfly Blog
Amy Marie
I know! That’s what puts me off using them for larger items!
Sarah Barton
I wish I had more post days 🙁
Amy Marie
Same 🙁 I seem to send more post than receive it!
Toni-Louise
I’m so happy I stumbled across your wonderfully beautiful blog! Seriously in love! I’m now your newest follower on bloglovin’ and looking forward to catching up on all of your adventures! Also getting post is one of the best things! I haven’t used Parcelforce before but will have to give them a google. Thanks! 🙂 x
Amy Marie
I’m glad you’re enjoying it 🙂