Postage Charges Up Again

[Little Miss Muffet 42]

I have been informed by my post office that a small item that goes in a bubble envelope that cost round R17-R19 will now cost R25

I normally charge R25 for this with packaging costs and will now have to charge R30- R35

[lilythepink 11]

This is most interesting. Why was this increase not shown when the new tariff booklet came out? I must check this with my local PO.

[babyface2 10]

as far as i know postage charges goes up once a year normally 1 april.

[Asha Craft 34]

Well, my insured parcels have gone up R13 PER parcel last week. Where I usually charged R25 (which included envelope, organza bag, fuel charges, etc) I now have to charge R33, and absorb the rest of the charges from my profit. I refuse to charge so much for posting a parcel, but what can I do?

The postoffice is soooo ripping us off! :mad:

[kebs 15]

Just back from my post office & they don't know anything about the new cost for econoparcels.. Last time, with the insurance increase, it was about a week before it got to them. I asked them to let me know ASAP if they hear anything as this means I will have to increase postage prices again!:mad:

[Guest Guest]

it seems like with every post office they charge different prices like they want to. Corruption indeed.

[Vinyl Lady Decals 11]

From the info I have been given, we can't post insured parcels at econoparcel (under 1 kg) rates anymore.

 

The 1 kg parcel rate applies at a minimum and then insurance is added on top of that.

 

If the parcel is not insured and under 1 kg, econoparcel rates apply at R18.15 (approximately)

[lilythepink 11]

Yes, Tananka, that is how I see it (and how I have been paying for parcels up till now!) Haven't heard about any changes yet at our local PO so let's hope it's not going to happen. :confused:

[voldermort 11]

Well overnight counter to counter has sky-rocketed. Sent an item weighing just over 1kg about a month ago and it cost R82.00 approximately, sent an item today weighing 1,2kg and it cost R105.00. Feeling really ripped off

[lilythepink 11]

@ Voldermort - my kids in Cape Town sent me a Mother's Day present counter-to-counter overnight and, guess what - it was somehow directed to Durban and only got to me mid-week AFTER Mother's Day. The family is not amused with the PO's overnight service, as you can guess.