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Parcel up to 10kg for 5,96eur with anPost with Track&Trace number

  • 20-01-2021 12:57pm
    #1
    pancyk
    Registered Users Posts: 51 ✭✭


    Hi,


    Looks like a good deal, one label will cost 5,96eur and that will cover any national parcel up to 10kg -track and trace number is included


    the only thing is you have to buy a bulk of 25 - still good deal as there's no expiry date for labels



    https://www.anpost.com/Shop/Products/ACStandPL


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  • #2
    TheDriver
    Registered Users Posts: 12,387 ✭✭✭✭TheDriver


    pancyk wrote: »
    Hi,


    Looks like a good deal, one label will cost 5,96eur and that will cover any national parcel up to 10kg -track and trace number is included


    the only thing is you have to buy a bulk of 25 - still good deal as there's no expiry date for labels



    https://www.anpost.com/Shop/Products/ACStandPL

    You must use your advantage card to buy it tho?


  • #3
    Sleeper12
    Registered Users Posts: 16,867 ✭✭✭✭Sleeper12


    Great deal


  • #4
    pancyk
    Registered Users Posts: 51 ✭✭pancyk


    TheDriver wrote: »
    You must use your advantage card to buy it tho?


    I got Advantage Card free at my local post office, not a big deal - It's more less like a Tesco Club Card.


    This deal is opened to everyone.


  • #5
    glog
    Registered Users Posts: 212 ✭✭glog


    TheDriver wrote: »
    You must use your advantage card to buy it tho?

    Nope


  • #6
    Dodge
    Registered Users Posts: 10,144 ✭✭✭✭Dodge


    Thanks OP. A friend has a small business that sells online and this is very helpful. Every euro counts


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  • #7
    81r2
    Registered Users Posts: 32 ✭81r2


    Thanks OP. Great find.

    Didn't need Advantage Card to purchase.


  • #8
    Dr Bolouswki
    Registered Users Posts: 1,332 ✭✭✭Dr Bolouswki


    Can you buy them and send them to people for them to send YOU stuff? If so it's a GREAT offer.

    Edit: Is this 100% track and trace? I don't see it mentioned in the product description - although I will admit to frequently suffering from hysterical blindness.


  • #9
    Sleeper12
    Registered Users Posts: 16,867 ✭✭✭✭Sleeper12


    Dr Bolouswki wrote:
    Edit: Is this 100% track and trace? I don't see it mentioned in the product description - although I will admit to frequently suffering from hysterical blindness.


    A lot of my parcels are under 2kg. These cost 9 euro & track & trace is included. I'm assuming these are the same thing but for close to half price.
    I bought 3 packs. Great price


  • #10
    Dr Bolouswki
    Registered Users Posts: 1,332 ✭✭✭Dr Bolouswki


    Are these self printable, or a physical sticker?


  • #11
    Atlantic Dawn
    Registered Users Posts: 81,055 ✭✭✭✭Atlantic Dawn
    M


    Such a shame this was not available years ago, would have been a lifeline for business.


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  • #12
    Cerveza
    Closed Accounts Posts: 424 ✭✭Cerveza


    Still not competing with GLS of Fastway for business users.


  • #13
    pancyk
    Registered Users Posts: 51 ✭✭pancyk


    Dr Bolouswki wrote: »
    Are these self printable, or a physical sticker?




    They are physical ParcelPost green stickers with tracking number, you can send them to others


  • #14
    pancyk
    Registered Users Posts: 51 ✭✭pancyk


    Cerveza wrote: »
    Still not competing with GLS of Fastway for business users.


    Can you share some more details/prices ?


  • #15
    Cerveza
    Closed Accounts Posts: 424 ✭✭Cerveza


    pancyk wrote: »
    Can you share some more details/prices ?

    A lot depends on volume but getting labels for €4-€5.


  • #16
    KTBFFH
    Registered Users Posts: 129 ✭✭KTBFFH


    They are also currently offering €15 off when you buy a 300 national stamp pack. It says advantage card but all you need to do is add a company name and it automatically allows you to order. I sell a little on Ebay and other platforms and even a small amount definitely does make a difference. I also find it great because I can just post them off and not have to go to a Post Office.
    thanks An Post!

    EDIT: Discount linked here https://www.anpost.com/Shop/Products/ACStandPL


  • #17
    meathman0
    Registered Users Posts: 396 ✭✭meathman0


    Looking for 24 people to get deal :-)


  • #18
    cathy427
    Registered Users Posts: 289 ✭✭cathy427


    Cerveza wrote: »
    A lot depends on volume but getting labels for €4-€5.

    Presumably the volume has to be much, much greater than 25? ie the volume needed for this offer.


  • #19
    Cerveza
    Closed Accounts Posts: 424 ✭✭Cerveza


    You would be looking at 100 minimum but you would be beating an post rate at that easy.


  • #20
    pancyk
    Registered Users Posts: 51 ✭✭pancyk


    Cerveza wrote: »
    You would be looking at 100 minimum but you would be beating an post rate at that easy.




    and labels for €4-€5 -is that net or gross price?


  • #21
    Cerveza
    Closed Accounts Posts: 424 ✭✭Cerveza


    Including vat figures


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  • #22
    cathy427
    Registered Users Posts: 289 ✭✭cathy427


    Cerveza wrote: »
    You would be looking at 100 minimum but you would be beating an post rate at that easy.

    You would but very different market - over a 100 versus 25.

    This is a great offer for people who only want a small number.

    If people are looking for volume offers then its a totally different market.


  • #23
    Oasis678
    Registered Users Posts: 91 ✭✭Oasis678


    Just wondering does anyone know are these are insured if get lost had a look on an post but couldnt see it.


  • #24
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭[Deleted User]


    pancyk wrote: »
    Hi,


    the only thing is you have to buy a bulk of 25


    The only thing is you have to deal with An Post.


  • #25
    pancyk
    Registered Users Posts: 51 ✭✭pancyk


    denartha wrote: »
    The only thing is you have to deal with An Post.


    What delivery company will you recommend ?


  • #26
    cathy427
    Registered Users Posts: 289 ✭✭cathy427


    denartha wrote: »
    The only thing is you have to deal with An Post.

    Been trialing a small business idea so keeping detailed records and just had a quick look
    - 31 parcels sent via An Post in 2020. 31 delivered the following day. (Most before 9.30am)

    Of deliveries I received An Post the only people that did not leave parcels (in carboard) sitting out in the rain.


  • #27
    KTBFFH
    Registered Users Posts: 129 ✭✭KTBFFH


    cathy427 wrote: »
    Been trialing a small business idea so keeping detailed records and just had a quick look
    - 31 parcels sent via An Post in 2020. 31 delivered the following day. (Most before 9.30am)

    Of deliveries I received An Post the only people that did not leave parcels (in carboard) sitting out in the rain.


    Could not agree more. Even at the height of a pandemic, my shipments were only running 1-3 days late. The majority were delivered the next day.

    Compared to Royal Mail or Americas UPS, we have a fantastic service. I, for one, am thankful to An Post and its constistency


  • #28
    Cerveza
    Closed Accounts Posts: 424 ✭✭Cerveza


    The courier company I use are next day delivery. Best is to email a few different companies tell them your projected volume and strike a deal on that. An post are grand for the occasional shipment but you could give any length of time in a queue.


  • #29
    Johnny_Fontane
    Registered Users Posts: 3,090 ✭✭✭Johnny_Fontane


    Off topic, but where can I get a couple of decent boxes that I can ship stuff to family in. Need to be fairly robust, probably 10kg of stuff in each box.

    Based in D2


  • #30
    unklerosco
    Registered Users Posts: 7,828 ✭✭✭unklerosco


    I've been using these An Post labels for around 3yrs now. Been great for my business with occasional shipments. GLS/Fastway etc. would't quote me for anything due to the sporadic nature of the business.

    Bar the balls up by An Post at Christmas it's a great service. 99% of the time it's next day. With the prices dropped again it's a great deal.


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  • #31
    ash2020
    Registered Users Posts: 99 ✭✭ash2020


    i wonder what the weight is stated on the label, I regularly send out 10.5kg parcels and that's with using lighter packaging, if it states 10kg on the label I will be over the threshold, if it doesn't state 10kg on the label I would chance my arm. I have a great pre-order prices with fastway and dpd , but they are notorious for leaving parcels on peoples door ways and items getting wet or nicked! anpost would rarely ever do this


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