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Anpost: Parcel vs Packet

  • 19-10-2014 6:40pm
    #1
    masterboy123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,915 ✭✭✭


    Whats the criteria to distinguish between a parcel and a packet?

    I am going to send stuff to Hungary, about 1 kg containing toothpaste, bottle of peanut butter :o , toffees, etc.

    What will be the cheapest way please?


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  • #2
    Del2005
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    masterboy123 wrote: »
    Whats the criteria to distinguish between a parcel and a packet?

    I am going to send stuff to Hungary, about 1 kg containing toothpaste, bottle of peanut butter :o , toffees, etc.

    What will be the cheapest way please?

    Their website has the dimensions and weights to determine whether it's a parcel or packet.


  • #3
    _Brian
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,721 ✭✭✭✭_Brian


    Sounds like it's too big for packet.


  • #4
    _Brian
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,721 ✭✭✭✭_Brian


    Sounds like it's too big for packet. We send 900gm nationally and parcel is best option for us.


  • #5
    slimjimmc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,786 ✭✭✭slimjimmc


    Very clearly explained.
    http://www.anpost.ie/AnPost/WhatAreYouSending.htm


  • #6
    the groutch
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,096 ✭✭✭✭the groutch


    might want to clarify with them before sending that toothpaste is ok, the rules on what you can send by airmail is very strict now.


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  • #7
    Shelflife
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    You wont be able to send the peanut butter or the toothpaste through an post.

    No pastes or liquids allowed afaik


  • #8
    slimjimmc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,786 ✭✭✭slimjimmc


    the groutch wrote: »
    might want to clarify with them before sending that toothpaste is ok, the rules on what you can send by airmail is very strict now.
    Shelflife wrote: »
    You wont be able to send the peanut butter or the toothpaste through an post.

    No pastes or liquids allowed afaik

    True.
    http://www.anpost.ie/AnPost/MainContent/Personal+Customers/Sending+Mail/Speed/Prohibited+items.htm
    For security and legal reasons, the following items are prohibited from International Mail services:

    F.A.C.T. of L.I.F.E.

    F irearms & Replica Firearms (including toys)
    A erosols (of any kind including saline solution, cosmetics)
    C orrosive Substances (including acids and batteries)
    T oner & Ink Cartridges (separately packed or in printers)

    of

    L iquids (of any kind including water, alcohol, gels, creams, aftershaves and perfumes)
    I nfectious Substances (including medical samples, biological samples or serums)
    F lammable Substances ( including matches, lighters)
    E xplosive Substances (including fireworks, gas cylinders, ammunition or crackers)


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