Despite all the progress, courier services with all their amenities are not everywhere. Therefore, sometimes you have to deal with good old mail. And since she is not so kind as she is old, from time to time her employees make mistakes when processing items. Especially when in front of them is a small parcel or parcel. The difference for the “Russian Post” in the delivery of such cargo is not so great. But the sender, in the case of an operator error, has to part with a lot of hard-earned money. In order not to become a victim of chance, let's find out about the distinctive features of these types of mail items.
What is a parcel and what are its dimensions?
Before you find the answer to the question: "Parcel and parcel - what is the difference between them?" - find out what each of the species is.
A parcel is a small postal item, which is the middle link between the letter and the parcel.
Two types of sizes stand out:
- For a rectangular package, the sum of its three measurements (length, width and thickness) should not exceed 90 cm. Moreover, the largest of these parameters is not more than 60 cm.
The minimum size of at least two sides of such a parcel is 10.5 x 14.8, that is, a quarter of an A4 format album sheet.
- For roll packaging, the boundary total length is not more than 104 cm. And the largest side should not exceed 90 cm. The minimum sum of the side and double diameter is 17 cm.
As for the weight, the parcel, regardless of size, should not exceed 2000 g for shipment within the country and 5000 g - for its borders.
All mailings of this type are divided into three categories:
- simple;
- custom-made;
- valuable.
Which postal item is called a parcel and what are its features?
This is the name of the larger forwarded goods - up to 20,000 g.
There are also two types of sizes.
- For a parcel of up to 10,000 g, its measurements can be no more than 53 x 38 x 26.5 cm. In addition, an extra charge of 40% for weight or size is not taken for such a shipment.
- Package dimensions from 10,000 g to 20,000 g should not have a total length of more than 3 m. In this case, the sender will have to pay a mark-up.
Like parcels, parcels come in many forms:
- Standard (from 2000 g to 10 000 g).
- Heavy (10,000 - 20,000 g).
- Non-standard (up to 20,000 g).
- Oversized (up to 20,000 g). Differ in large volume.
Like parcels, parcels are:
- simple;
- registered;
- valuable.
Parcel post and package: what is the difference between them?
From the above distinguishing features of the volume and weight of the considered types of departure, a clear distinctive pattern is visible. However, not only they are the criteria by which the parcel and the parcel are distinguished.
What is the difference between them yet? In the content. More precisely, in his type. Initially, the postal parcel was called the postal tape with which newspapers and magazines were tied. That is why even today correspondence, postcards, calendars, rolls of photo wallpaper, books and papers - that’s the only thing that should lie inside a simple typical parcel. The exception is CDs, which can also be sent in this way.
Theoretically, you can also send trinkets, samplers from perfumes, pens and other small things in multi-envelopes. However, most likely, you have to cheat and hide them in magazines or books. Or arrange them as a valuable parcel of 1 class. Her departure is more expensive, but at the same time it is delivered faster, has a tracking number, inventory and paid by cash on delivery. That is, by its properties, it is closer to the parcel and differs from it only in parcel sizes.
Many senders care about the topic of books. Since there are frequent cases when, when they are sent (weight, volume at the same time correspond to the requirements for the parcel), the operators try to arrange everything as a parcel. This is a violation of the sender's rights, and if you notice such an error, politely point to it.
Type of container
In addition to sizes, there are several points that distinguish such items as a parcel and parcel.
What is the difference between them? In addition to the above items, also in the type of packaging.
Sometimes a parcel is jokingly called a "growth letter", which it, in fact, is. Like an ordinary letter, it is carried by postmen and thrown into mailboxes.
To create an opportunity to squeeze through, such items are packed tightly in envelopes or specialized mail packages of various kinds. This applies to all types of parcels.
The main packaging containers are cardboard boxes, better known as the “corrugated box”. As a rule, they are sold at any post office.
You can come with your own box for sending. However, it should not have traces of adhesive tape and any inscriptions on it. A common "folk" option is to turn the previously used containers inside out.
In addition to boxes, the package can be packed in a bag or tube.
What is the difference between a parcel and a parcel: clearance
This option distinguishes only simple parcels. When sending them, no additional documents need to be filled out. Such items, like simple letters, are not recorded. That means they cannot be tracked.
While for parcels of the second and third types, registration and filling out receipts is necessary. Therefore, in this category they almost do not differ from parcels. Sometimes you can’t even understand what the difference is.
At the post office, the package and the parcel (ordered and valuable) are close not only in terms of design, but also in content. In the two types mentioned above, not only correspondence can be forwarded. Naturally, this is reflected in the price of the entire shipment.
Summary
The two types of shipments under consideration differ in the following categories:
- weight;
- dimensions;
- price;
- delivery speed;
- content type;
- packaging;
- delivery method;
- registration.
However, all this concerns the differences between the traditional plain parcel and the package. If we are talking about a custom or valuable variety, then they differ only by the following criteria:
- weight;
- dimensions;
- packaging;
- price.
