Just as with the costing of the banners themselves, I want to be as transparent as possible about the cost of mailing. Like you, I get frustrated by businesses that use their postage and packaging charges as a way of making you pay more for your items, without any real justification. I want you to know exactly where your money is going. As all my banners are high-value items, I insist on shipping them by the most secure method.
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For domestic shipping, this is Royal Mail Special Delivery, which guarantees delivery the next day by 1pm and insures your banner’s full value against damage or going missing.
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I have also recently invested an environmentally friendly form of packaging, as I didn’t like the fact that I have now sent out over 30 plastic mailing bags. From now on, all my banners will be shipped in eco friendly, sustainable, 100% recyclable Kraft paper mailing bags, stamped with the Handmade Banners logo. This has slightly increased my packaging costs, but by buying in bulk, I’ve managed to keep the costs reasonable.
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The total cost of domestic mailing therefore comes in at £12 – £11.05 for the Royal Mail Special Delivery (small parcel) and the remaining 95p being my packaging costs. I do not make any money from making sure your banner gets to you safely and, of course, if you live locally on Merseyside, we can make arrangements for a personal handover instead.
For international postage, contact me and I will investigate the options before letting you know the cost. You have my promise that you will not be overcharged.