AusPost parcel sending changes

[Paulbot]

I'm a bit confused by the changes to Australia Post's new parcel postage (http://auspost.com.au/apps/domestic-parcel.html) system.

Looks like the cheapest postage of a package locally is now $8.25!?

I've got some prepaid packages sitting around and guess I'm going to be slugged extra now when I try to post them?

I wanted to send Cat in QLD a 3.5" figure for free. I guess it's now going to cost me $8.25 to do so? Even in the smallest estimated box on their website it's going to cost $7. I'm sure I've sent small things for less before.

And blanket prices no matter where you send an item means good things for bigger distances, but with no option for a discount for shorter trip is a bit unfair. It shouldn't cost the same for me to send something to Perth as it does to send to Oakleigh.

I guess the new system is simpler for new users, but for people used to sending stuff around, and with surplus supplies, it's annoying.

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[CBratron]

Really? When I sent you Blaster, Registered Post would've cost $6.60 (I know I sent it Express Post but I had been checking my options).

Just checked using the same size Bx3 box and <500g, Syd to Melb. Totalled $6.90. In hindsight I may have been mistaken when I quoted $6.60 up there.

[Paulbot]

I think $6.95 may be the minimum postage now? Like I said I'm a bit confused by it all.

[Trent]

Yep. Prices have gone up (http://www.smh.com.au/business/australia-post-faces-backlash-over-increased-delivery-charges-20130408-2hglc.html). :(

[Megatron]

Yep, so what would have cost $6.60 (minimum you could send a parcel in Aus, via regular) has increased to $6.95; similarly what would have cost $9.65 is now $9.95 (as I found out yesterday), etc. So for the extra 30c or so you get tracking on all parcels now. But those price increases are for regular. I think they've increased a lot more for using prepaid and Click and Send.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

I've got some prepaid packages sitting around and guess I'm going to be slugged extra now when I try to post them?

If you have pre-paid package things hanging around you wont be charged extra. My local PO was selling them off before the price promoting the fact that they are a cheap way to beat the price rise (for a bit anyway)

So for the extra 30c or so you get tracking on all parcels now.
For what Australia post Tracking is worth...:rolleyes:

[Paulbot]

If you have pre-paid package things hanging around you wont be charged extra. My local PO was selling them off before the price promoting the fact that they are a cheap way to beat the price rise (for a bit anyway)

That's good. That was my main concern. I guess the actual price increases aren't too much.

[5FDP]

Postage costs in this country are ridiculous. I remember selling an Energon Unicron a couple of years back to another boards member and it was approx. $50 just to get it over the other side of the country. I get stuff shipped to me from OS for less...

[Raider]

Bit of a necro bump but in case people weren't aware the costs for sending parcels just went up. Minimum cost is $7.45 now it seems. For those selling items in the sales thread you might want to take this into account for postage estimates.

[llamatron]

Discovered this news at the post office this week! Blah.

[tinyJazz]

Anyone used PackSend for items too big or heavy for Auspost? Would you recommend them?