Guides
Short, practical answers to the questions people ask before sending a parcel.
The cheapest way to send a parcel in the UKLive prices from Evri, InPost, Royal Mail, Yodel and DPD for parcels from 0.5 kg to 30 kg, plus five ways to pay less every time you send.Volumetric weight: why a light box can cost moreHow couriers work out volumetric weight, the formula they use, worked examples, and how to keep a big but light parcel cheap.How to package a parcel so it arrives in one pieceA practical checklist: choosing a box, padding, taping and labelling, plus what to do with fragile items and liquids.Drop-off or collection: which should you choose?The real difference in price, time and hassle between dropping a parcel at a shop or locker and booking a courier to collect it.Sending a parcel abroad from the UK: customs made simpleWhat a customs declaration is, what to write on it, who pays import tax and duty, and how to avoid parcels getting stuck.Volumetric weight calculatorWork out whether your parcel will be charged by size or by weight.