Although it is a wonderful time, Christmas can hit a lot of families hard financially. Buying gifts for loved ones is expensive, let alone having to pay delivery charges for your Christmas presents to reach people who live in a different part of the country, or even overseas. Using a courier to deliver your parcels can be the cheapest and fastest option but it’s always best to weigh up what each courier can offer and at what price. Here are some things to bear in mind when buying and sending your festive gifts to keep the process as cheap and stress-free as possible.
If you’re aware that you’ll have to have your gifts delivered, it’s best to remember this when buying them. Take a look at the list of restricted and prohibited items to make sure you don’t buy something that can’t be transported by a courier. Purchasing gifts that are small and weigh very little help to keep delivery costs as low as possible. It’s also important to package your parcel correctly as this will keep it safe and protected on its journey but will also allow the gift to remain a mystery to the recipient!
The courier comparison site My Parcel Delivery can help you to decide which company offers the best delivery options based on your needs, whilst also finding the cheapest courier service available. Using a courier will not only help you save money, but it will also help to save valuable time. You can kiss goodbye to the Post Office queues by dropping your parcels off at a designated drop-off point if you choose to use a courier such as UPS. Better still, you can have parcels collected from your own front door with an express service by Parcelforce. Simply input the weight and size of your parcel into the My Parcel Delivery website, alongside the destination of the gift, and you’ll be presented with some of the best deals around.
It’s best to complete your Christmas shopping sooner rather than later, especially if you want to have your gifts delivered to your loved ones. Not only does this alleviate the stress of last-minute shopping but it also means that you don’t end up paying more than you wanted to because the gifts you had in mind are out of stock. If you can’t seem to avoid the nightmare of last-minute shopping, make sure to check out the last delivery dates before the big day to avoid disappointment!
Yes, Christmas can be expensive, but it is a wonderful time to celebrate with loved ones and it shouldn’t be ruined by financial worries. There are lots of ways that you can have a fun-filled festive holiday while still saving money, it just takes a little extra planning. I hope that these tips are of some help to you and that the run-up to Christmas is a pleasant and stress-free time!
Disclosure: This is a collaborative post.