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postage & carriage: Royal Mail - UK

Please note: All postal charges quoted are for the guidance of our customers only. While we attempt to keep such information updated, we do not guarantee that the charges are accurate. For guaranteed accuracy, we suggest that you consult the Royal Mail website

  • Royal Mail - ordinary 1st & 2nd Class post (packets)
  • Royal Mail - Recorded Signed For
  • Royal Mail - Special Delivery Next Day
  • Royal Mail - Special Delivery 9.00 am Guaranteed
  • Royal Mail - Standard Parcel service

    • Royal Mail (ordinary post - packets)
    (United Kingdom only - rates effective from 7th April 2008)

    Weight
    (up to)    		 1st Class post 2nd Class post
    0 - 100 gm£1.14p95p
    101 - 250 gm£1.45p£1.24p
    251 - 500 gm£1.94p£1.63p
    501 - 750 gm£2.51p£2.08p
    751 - 1000 gm£3.08p£2.49p
    1001 - 1250 gm£4.30p* items over
    1000 gm
    cannot be
    sent by
    2nd Class
    post
    1251 - 1500 gm£5.00p
    1501 - 1750 gm£5.70p
    1751 - 2000 gm£6.40p
    2001 - 4000 gm£8.22p
    over 1250 gmadd £2.80 per extra
    2000 gm or part thereof

    Note: A packet is defined as any item over 353mm long, or 250mm wide, or 25mm deep

    Royal Mail (Recorded Signed For)
    (United Kingdom only - rate effective from 7th April 2008)

    For an additional 72p on top of the price of First or Second Class postage, this provides proof of posting, signature on arrival and online confirmation of delivery

    Royal Mail (Special Delivery Next Day)
    (United Kingdom only - rates effective from 7th April 2008)

    Although it is a bit more expensive, we would recommend Special Delivery Next Day. Unfortunately (as always) glass and ceramics are excluded from compensation for damage, but are covered against loss. Also, as delivery is guaranteed by 1.00 pm on the day following despatch, parcels are kept separate from the mass of items, making them (we feel) less likely to incur damage

    Maximum compensation
    £500
    Weight
    (up to)    		Price
    100 gm£4.60
    500 gm£5.05
    1 Kg£6.40
    2 Kg£8.25
    10 Kg£20.70
    Maximum compensation
    £1,000
    Weight
    (up to)    		Price
    100 gm£5.35
    500 gm£5.80
    1 Kg£7.15
    2 Kg£9.00
    10 Kg£21.45
    Maximum compensation
    £2,500
    Weight
    (up to)    		Price
    100 gm£6.45
    500 gm£6.90
    1 Kg£8.25
    2 Kg£10.10
    10 Kg£22.55

    Royal Mail (Special Delivery 9.00AM Guaranteed)
    (United Kingdom only)

    This is an even faster service, with delivery guaranteed by 9.00 am on the day following despatch. However, it is considerably more expensive and there is a maximum weight of 2 Kg. Rates can be obtained from the Royal Mail website

    Royal Mail (Standard Parcel rates)
    (United Kingdom only - rates effective from 7th April 2008)

    Rather slower than First Class mail (delivery in 3 to 5 working days), but a cheaper option for heavier items

    Weight
    (up to)    		Price
    2 Kg£4.20
    4 Kg£6.85
    6 Kg£9.30
    8 Kg£11.40
    10 Kg£12.24
    20 Kg£14.26

    Standard compensation cover is included up to £32.00 or the market value of the item (whichever is lower). Additional compensation cover can be purchased as follows:

    Amount
    (up to)    		Price
    £100£1.00
    £250£2.25
    £500£3.50

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