eBay-Tip: How to Save on Back to School Clothing & Shipping Costs

In August 2011, UK families had to fork out an average sum of £191.96 on back to school clothing. In fact, many poorer parents spent about 40 percent of their monthly salary on the increasingly high costs of stationary, gym kits and other back to school equipment (Guardian, 03/08/2011).

No wonder many parents decide to look at alternative ways of shopping and shipping school uniforms, especially now that we are only a few weeks away from the start of the new academic year.

The World of eBay 

For most of us eBay shopping is the first idea which springs to mind when thinking about savings. Why invest a lot of money knowing that your children will have outgrown their school uniforms within a year anyway?

Organising your own shipping

Ask the eBay seller if he / she would consider letting you organise the shipping of your purchase. 

Shipping back to school clothing or stationary via courier can save you time and money. Most courier services will offer you a section of various discounted express and standard parcel services. Plus, you will be able to track your shipment’s progress at any time. No more worrying about delays or lost parcels. 

This way you can ensure that your children have everything they need for their first day back at school whilst also saving a few quid, you might want to spend elsewhere.

Where to book cheap courier services

To get a quote for your shipment and compare a range of low-cost services, visit TransglobalPremium.co.uk

Worldwide import via leading international courier services

Over 140 collection countries worldwide, one cost-efficient courier service. Starting this month, you can now import goods to the UK from an array of international territories including places as remote as the Virgin Islands.

1. Worldwide import with TNT

TNT, the European market leader in global express, logistics and international mail services, will deliver your parcels to anywhere in the UK. Benefit from this new, convenient import service in corporation with the renowned courier service provider, TNT. 

You can choose from over 140 collection countries and have your parcels delivered to your doorstep. TNT is widely regarded as a leading expert parcel services provider due to its high standards of service reliability and well-connected air and road networks.

  

2. Track your shipment online

When importing parcels or documents with the help of a courier service, tracking is amongst the main priorities for many customers. Sophisticated technology ensures that you will receive up-to-date, on-line information about the status of your consignment. Track you parcel online 24/7.

  

3. Save money with third-party courier service providers

Leading express parcel delivery services tend to give third-party courier service providers significant discounts on international import and export rates. By arranging your parcel import via an independent courier agent or third-party courier services provider, you can save over 50 % on standard delivery rates. 

And as if that were not enough you can also enjoy the service of having your parcels collected from and delivered to your chosen addresses. 

No matter, if you would like to arrange a parcel delivery for your latest eBay purchase, personal items or important business documents, independent courier service providers such as Transglobal.org.uk can help you import goods to the UK from over 140 collection countries for less.

Online Shopping – How to Save on Delivery Costs

Today, the Daily Mail reported the latest stats with regards to this year’s Christmas online shopping.

“For the week ending December 9, consumers spent $5.9 billion online, up 15 per cent from the same period a year earlier (…) E-commerce spending for the first 39 days of the 2011 holiday season reached $24.6 billion, also up 15 per cent versus the corresponding days last year.” (Source: Daily Mail)

Are you planning on doing your Christmas shopping online this year? Did you know that you can often choose your own delivery method  such as a cheap courier service?

Here is an example.

Imagine, you finally found the right present for a friend. You clicked “buy” and were forwarded to the delivery overview page. Your online retailer gives you the choice of the following options: standard, free saver or overnight delivery.

You are being faced with some rather limiting choices. Either your parcel might be delayed if you decide on one of the first two “cheaper” delivery options, or you have to pay horrendous delivery charges to get your parcels delivered on the next day.

However, there is a third, much cheaper choice!

Most online retailers like Ebay or ASOS Marketplace give you the option to organise your own delivery. You can either collect the consignment yourself, or arrange for a courier service to come and pick it up.

Sending or importing parcels using a cheap courier service can save you a good deal of money. Imagine saving £10, £15 or more on delivery charges using a cost-efficient courier service like DHL, UPS, TNT or DPD. The courier driver would come to the seller’s door, pick up your parcel and deliver it directly to your home address.

Moreover, you can ensure a quick delivery by using express airway or road-based parcel services. Not to mention the peace of mind that it gives one when being able to track a shipment online. You might even decide to order to an enhanced transit liability for only £5 which would insure your goods for a value of up to £250.

Any further questions?

Why not get in touch with the applicable seller and ask him/her if they would be up for a door-to-door courier service. You can also contact a Transglobal Express customer service advisor who can help you with any queries regarding your parcel delivery.

Online shopping has always been easy, but now you can also save yourself a couple of quid!

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