Sending what you’ve sold
Whether you’re only selling now and then or running a full-time business, reliable delivery is crucial to keeping your customers happy. It’s one of the factors that can help you build a positive seller rating. For some seller platforms the options for fulfilling orders are fairly fixed. With others, you’ll have more choice.
Choose the right courier service
Selecting a courier you trust with your items is essential. Your local Post Office branch can help you find the service that suits your needs and budget.
Read our guide to choosing a courier service
Post Office sending and collection options
At Post Office, we offer a wide range of posting services for sending within the UK and internationally.
- DPD is great for fast deliveries and market-leading in-flight delivery options. They track your package and take a photo when it's delivered. They report 99% on-time delivery and give a 1-hour delivery window. And you can change delivery options while it's on its way. Go to DPD in-branch services
- Evri is a budget-friendly delivery service. They also track your package and take a photo when it's delivered. They report 98% on-time delivery and give you a 1-hour window for delivery. Go to Evri in-branch services
- Royal Mail and Parcelforce Worldwide have been trusted for over 500 years. They offer UK delivery and international postage services, including guaranteed next-day delivery. They have the lowest carbon footprint for parcel delivery in the UK. They offer tracking and signature services plus, with some services, a photo on delivery
Ways to save time
To fit around your schedule, you can pay for postage online with Post Office and simply drop off what you’re sending in branch when it suits you.
If you’re selling regularly, consider Drop & Go. It’s a fast-drop service for regular senders, online sellers and small businesses. There’s no waiting at the counter, weighing or printing postage labels. We do it all for you and charge the postage to your prepaid account. And you can view and manage your account online.
Evri, DPD, Royal Mail and Parcelforce Worldwide are all available with Drop & Go. Check with your local branch to find out which services they offer.
Key takeaways
Good planning and reliable delivery are a key part of making your online selling side hustle work. Remember:
- Start with clear goals and research your target market to determine what to sell
- Use platforms like eBay, Etsy and Amazon Marketplace to reach potential buyers
- Choose reliable courier services and ask your local Post Office team for expert advice on which services best suit your needs
- Save time with our Drop & Go service for regular senders