What you can send a parcel - a list of acceptable conditions and recommendations

Thanks to the development of the Internet, ordinary mail letters have lost their value. But the delivery of things and gifts to distant relatives by mail is still relevant. In this article we will tell you that you can send a parcel, how to do it correctly. We also describe what investments are allowed in this type of package.

What is a parcel post? What types are there?

There is more than one type of shipment at the post office. They differ in weight, permitted investments, delivery speed and, of course, in cost. These are parcels, parcels, first-class items, letters, EMS and small packages.

Parcels are divided by type, and the allowable weight, attachment and speed of receipt depends on them. Types of packages:

1. Simple.
2. Custom.
3. Valuable.
4. Cash on delivery.
5. Departures of the 1st class (simple, registered, valuable and cash on delivery).
6. Small packages (parcels abroad).

Below we will consider each view in more detail.

Simple parcel

What can I send by parcel? The Russian Post allows you to send magazines, photos, documents for sending (it is better to send them in a registered or valuable version, since there will be a receipt, and the departure can be tracked). The weight of these items should be from 100 g to 2 kg. There are size restrictions, they can be checked with the operator.

When sending a simple parcel, the attachment can be packaged at home (if the package was purchased in advance). Given the weather conditions, it is better to send in plastic bags, so the contents will certainly not get wet either rain or snow. But it is possible in paper envelopes and even in boxes.

When sending, the operator weighs the shipment and sticks the stamps for the amount the parcel cost. Further departure follows without registration. That is, stamps are only quenched on it, and the parcel is ready for shipment. This is convenient, since the departure does not require registration, and will move faster. But the minus is that if the parcel is lost, it will not be possible to track at what stage the loss occurred (immediately in the compartment or on the road, or maybe someone just pulled it out of the box).

Customized Parcel Post

You can send the parcel in different packages and also pack it at home. A feature of the dispatch is that on such a parcel, in addition to gluing stamps, a receipt will be given. With its help, you can easily track where the departure is. But for this reason, the parcel moves to the destination already more slowly, as it is delayed at each point for registration and ease of tracking.

If the departure is lost, then you can find where the parcel disappeared. But if the shipment is not found, then in the best case the postal staff will be punished, in this case no monetary compensation is taken into account. Therefore, in this way it is not recommended to send especially important papers and documents.

And what can I send with a registered parcel:

• print media;
• Newspapers
• magazines.

Valuable parcel

Valuable parcels are sent in plastic bags or boxes to prevent tampering. Special seals are applied to the bonding points (grades are no longer glued). The parcel is sealed only at the post office. The operator will offer to make an inventory of the investment, which must be certified.

An inventory is made in 2 copies. One remains with the sender, the second is placed in a container so that the recipient can verify the contents of the parcel. This is convenient in that if the parcel was lost or there was a delay in receipt, then using the check and inventory you can prove that everything was sent on time.

Be sure to evaluate the investment, the minimum amount is one ruble. From this amount, a percentage is taken. But it is not worth cheapening if the shipment is really valuable, since in case of loss of the parcel, the amount of the estimate of the shipment will be refunded. This type of mail is also moving slowly, as it is delayed at each exchange point for registration.

Cash on delivery parcel

What can be sent by parcel in this option? This is the same valuable parcel. And she has a similar way of receiving and sending. The difference is that the recipient will have to pay the money that the sender will receive before receiving it. This is done when the recipient ordered: photos, documents, books in the store via mail. Or if it is unprofitable for the sender to send the parcel, then the amount of how much the shipment will cost, he indicates in cash on delivery.

In case of loss of the parcel along the route, only the sender receives monetary compensation. The downside of such a parcel is that the recipient cannot check the contents until he makes the payment. Therefore, before receiving such packages, you need to carefully consider the packaging for access to the attachment. If it does not match the inventory or is damaged, then the money will not be returned immediately. There will be a long check - where the error occurred and who is to blame.

Parcels abroad (small packages)

For the design of such a shipment does not require special packaging, you can use those that are in Russia. The sender must know how the address of the recipient and sender is written in the language where the small packet is sent, or at least in English. The parcel weight should not exceed 2 kg.

Usually, small packages are sent abroad without a value announcement, but can be ordered. Cash on delivery is also allowed. Do not pack the shipment at home, as each country has its own limitations. And there may be situations when some thing can be sent to us from another country, but it will not work back, since there is a ban there. For example, from China to Russia you can send phones and various equipment, but back to them is no longer possible. It is difficult to fully find out everything that can be sent by parcel abroad, since the list of such things is constantly changing.

1st class parcel

There is already a slightly different weight category. Allowed to send them weighing from 0.5 kg to 2.5 kg. And what can I send a parcel 1 class? Not only printed materials are allowed, but also some types of commodity investments. What exactly can be sent and how to properly pack, you can check with the operator.

This type of shipment is delivered to the recipient faster. First-class parcels are processed first, and then ordinary ones. They show great care during processing. Therefore, loss of such items is rare.

For parcels of the 1st class, special packaging is used. But even if one is not available, the operator does not have the right to refuse to send. You can use regular containers, but make a note “Departure of 1st class” with a red pen. The method of receiving and sending is similar to the usual parcel postings: simple, registered, valuable and cash on delivery. But there is a significant difference in price in a big way.

What can and cannot be sent?

What can be sent with a valuable parcel? The list of allowed items to send is quite large. Therefore, below will be a list of what is forbidden to send parcels in Russia:

• Money. There are people who naively believe that cash refers to paper products and, in order to save money, try to invest them in a parcel. It is forbidden. Firstly, it is the loss of mail, and secondly, if the parcel is lost, then you can not prove how much was available in the investment. Nobody will compensate her.
• You cannot send firearms in parcels even if it is an air gun.
• Different chemicals: drugs or drugs that can harm others.
• Flammable substances (gasoline, fireworks, matches and so on).
• Plants that may be harmful to humans.
• Animals. The exceptions are: worms, bees and leeches. Information about their transportation and the method of forwarding is specified by mail.
• Photos, videos, and other obscene things (such as intimate photos).
• Items or things that may leak have an unpleasant odor and thereby ruin other items.

Things parcel

It is often asked if items can be sent by parcel. A simple parcel is not allowed, but the departure of the 1st class is possible. But they should have a decent look, and not look and smell like they were just taken off the bum.

The list of bans is not even permanent across Russia; adjustments are often made. Therefore, before a serious shipment, it is recommended to obtain the necessary information from the operator in advance. If he cannot give an exact answer (for example, this is a new employee), then you can check everything with the head of the department.

Shipping procedure

Be sure to familiarize yourself with the information that you can send a parcel and what documents will be required to send it. And, in addition, you need to know the exact address of the recipient. If at least the apartment number is not indicated, then the departure will be returned. In this case, the money will be wasted.

If the city has several post offices, then you can send from the one that is closer to home. But it is worth considering that this can add 1-2 days to the delivery time. Therefore, if it is possible to send from the central office, it is better to send a parcel from there. But at the same time, it is necessary to indicate the zip code of your branch. True, this will not affect the price. If a particularly valuable product is sent, then you can practically wrap everything at home in advance so that nothing is wrinkled or wet on the road.

If there are difficulties when sending, it is impossible to decide on your own which way is better to send a parcel, then you can again use the help of the operator. If there is no particular importance in the speed of delivery, and only paper attachments are sent, then valuable is also suitable. If you need faster, it is better to choose a first-class parcel.

When can I claim compensation?

Few people know, but if the first-class departure is delayed on the road and arrives at the department later than the deadline specified in the documentation (each city has its own deadlines), the sender has the right to demand monetary compensation for the delay in departure. Therefore, when sending, you can ask the operator to familiarize you with the timing information.

Where can I send a parcel?

Since the Russian Post has long lost the trust of people about the safety of shipments, and even more so on delivery times, you can use other ways to send parcels. Their minus is that they are not yet available in all cities, and they have their own requirements.

Organizations sending packages and parcels:

1. "Business Line".
2. Ratek.
3. "PEK".
4. "Whale"
5. "ZhelDorExpedition".

Here it is necessary to contact the company in advance, to clarify that it is possible to send a parcel and the date when the departure from the city will take place, since the cars of transport companies rarely leave daily.