Shipping gifts more than just timing
When shipping holiday gifts, much of the focus is on getting those gifts in the mail on time. While it’s important to avoid procrastinating when shipping hol- iday gifts, there’s more to shipping gifts than just getting them sent out promptly. When shipping holiday gifts this season, consider the following tips.
* Shop locally with merchants you can trust to help coordinate your pur- chase shipping to get that special gift to its destination on time. Shopping locally can also be more convenient when using a local shipper. Why wait in long line and struggle with parking when you can avoid those hasseles.
* Protect the gift. For those who
won’t be using an online retailer, be sure to protect the gift, especially if it’s fragile. Use bubble cushioning and packing peanuts when sending frag- ile items through the mail. If sending
multiple items, wrap each item tightly in bubble cushioning but leave some space between the items for peanuts. * Carefully pack perishables. When sending perishable items, always send them via next-day delivery and never ship them near the end of the week, such as a Friday or Saturday. Items shipped on Friday and Saturday should be able to withstand a few days of being in transit. But when sending cheeses, fruits or any other perishable items, it’s best to do so early in the week and choose next-day delivery.
* Insure more expensive gifts.
Don’t skimp on insurance when sending expensive gifts such as jewelry through the mail. Shipping companies typically only insure items up to a certain amount, so insure more expensive items through your own insurance company so their full value is covered.
* Comparison shop when ship- ping. Comparison shopping not only applies to holiday gifts, but shipping as well. Shipping companies, including the post office, compete for business come the holidays, and you can likely find a good deal to reduce the cost of shipping holiday gifts, costs that can add up if shipping several gifts. * Use a local shipper. You have many to choose from in Coronado and all go out of their way to assist you in shipping your special item.
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