Postage

Christmas Amazon deliveries – take note!

Christmas can be a particularly stressful time if you’re awaiting the delivery of parcels, but keep your Amazon postage worries away by using the Click and Collect service. By selecting this option when you order any items from Amazon, you can select Galmpton Post Office from the list and your parcel(s) will be delivered directly – safe, sound and secure – to Galmpton Post Office. Once it arrives, you’ll receive a text message or email confirming it’s here, and then you’re free to collect at your leisure.

The service is also available when purchasing from other online retailers, just check to see if we are an option in the list!

Any questions? Pop in store and speak to Gary, give us call on 01803 842148 or email us here.

Christmas posting guide

Take note, posters, there’s some things we wanted to let you know about with regards to Christmas postage and beyond.

Sending a gift to a family member or friend? You can post your parcel for just £2.85 so long as it fits within a Small Parcel (maximum dimensions: 35cm x 16cm x 45cm), weighs no more than 2kg and is sent using Royal Mail 2nd Class post!

Don’t get caught out by what you’re posting! In compliance with national and international regulations there are of course restrictions on what sort of items can be posted. However, you might not be aware that certain everyday items might be classed as ‘dangerous goods’ and therefore cannot be posted, or are subject to certain rules such as restrictions on quantity or volume. These include aerosols, electronic items, nail varnish, perfumes and aftershaves and Christmas gift sets including these such items.

For more information, pop in store and speak to Gary or give us a call on 01803 842148.

Christmas stamps soon available

Royal Mail Christmas stamps will be available to purchase at Galmpton Post Office from Tuesday 8th November 2016…so while it might still be a little early to get excited about Christmas, you can be ready and raring to send your Christmas post! For more information about the stamps please pop in store and speak to Gary, give us a call or contact us here.

More recommended Christmas posting dates

It’s not so long since our last post on Christmas posting dates, but recommended posting dates for UK, International Standard (airmail) and International tracking and signature services are fast approaching. We’ve highlighted some we think might be of interest below.

UK

Tues 20th Dec – 2nd Class and 2nd Class Signed For

Wed 21 Dec – 1st Class and 1st Class Signed For

Thurs 22nd Dec – Special Delivery Guaranteed

International

Sat 3 Dec – Africa, Middle East

Wed 7 Dec – Cyrpus, Asia, Far East (including Japan), Eastern Europe

Sat 10 Dec – Greece, Australia, New Zealand

Wed 14 Dec – Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Poland

Thurs 15 Dec – Canada, Finland, Sweden, USA

Fri 16 Dec – Austria, Denmark, Iceland, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland

Sat 17 Dec – Belgium, France, Ireland, Luxembourg

 

Early Christmas posting dates 2016

We know it might seem crazy, but for some destinations the latest recommended posting dates for international economy are fast approaching. To make sure the Christmas build up isn’t a stressful one, we’ve highlighted some key dates for international economy postage over the next couple of months.

Wednesday 28th September  – all non-European destinations (except the Middle East, South Africa, Far East, USA and Canada)

Thursday 29th September – Middle and Far East (except Hong Kong and Singapore)

Thursday 13th October – South Africa, Hong Kong, Singapore, USA, Canada

Thursday 3rd November – Eastern Europe, Greece, Cyprus, Turkey, Malta, Iceland

Thursday 17th November – Western Europe

More dates to follow soon enough, but in the meantime Royal Mail 2016 Christmas posting dates leaflets are available to pick up in store.

Posting advice from Galleon Stores

Do you want advice on posting parcels? Finding the best postage options can be difficult, but it needn’t be a struggle. We have 23 years’ experience of postal services and are happy to answer any questions you may have or offer advice on posting items – from business to birthday gifts.

Contact us by phone on 01803 842148, email us here or pop in and speak to a member of staff.

Postage news: stamp price increase

Royal Mail stamps will see a price increase from Tuesday 29th March 2016. For now, we wanted to alert you to the updated prices as of the 29th, for UK Standard 1st and 2nd Class Letter:

  • 1st Class Letter – 64p
  • 2nd Class Letter – 55p

For full details of new prices across Royal Mail postage services, pick up a price guide leaflet in store or speak to a member of staff. Alternatively, phone us on 01803 842148 or email us here.

Order from Amazon, collect from Galleon Stores

Did you know? Galleon Stores and Galmpton Post Office customers are now able to have their Amazon purchases posted directly to us for collection, for free! No more waiting in for a parcel or missing a delivery, have your purchases delivered to us and collect at your convenience!

Find out more: pop in store and speak to Gary, phone 01803 842148 or email us here.

Hassle free postage

This might be some welcome news for the online sellers among you, or just those needing some guidance with postage…

Don’t let postage be a hassle, post your item(s) at Galmpton Post Office where we are happy to help with pricing of items and providing information on postage. You can even do it from the comfort of your own home – we’re happy for you to contact us by phone (01803 842148) or email too!

International Christmas Posting Dates (Economy)

We might only just be into October, but recommended overseas Christmas posting dates for Economy postage are fast approaching!

So to make sure your cards, calendars and presents arrive with your loved ones in time, we’ve listed two of the key dates below. Don’t forget, we have a selection of calendars available to purchase from Galleon Stores. 

 [bs_icon name=”glyphicon glyphicon-tree-conifer”] Tuesday 13th October – Canada, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Africa and the USA

 [bs_icon name=”glyphicon glyphicon-tree-conifer”] Tuesday 17th November – Western Europe

Don’t fret though, some of our most popular overseas Standard and UK postage dates can be viewed here…but if you’d rather get ahead of the game, the Royal Mail Christmas 2015 services leaflet is available to pick up from Galleon Stores now!

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