Best way to post heavy items?

[Coroico97]

I get confused about all the different ways to post large things and have lost money before getting postage really wrong on heavy items! What would you recommend for best/economical way to post 4kg square-ish item?? Thanks.

[OneInEight]

We use Hermes for 2-5 kg parcels. Costs about £5.50 if you buy via ebay. Although they have a not very good reputation if you believe the threads on here we find them as reliable as any other courier including Royal Mail. Charge more though as ebay charges a fee on postage as for the sale price of the item. Over 5 kg then USP becomes the cheapest option (again only if you purchase through ebay). Bear in mind there is also a size restriction on items so check it fits into these before posting.

[19lottie82]

Visit the parcel monkey website. If you enter the dimensions and destination, it will tell you the cheapest options.

[Coroico97]

Thanks v much for this info!!

[RedWineAllMine]

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