Update - here's the current pricing for Sendle Premium, as it's changed a little:
| Parcel Size | Same City | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Satchel (500g/A4) | $5.80 | $6.95 |
| Handbag (1kg/4L) | $7.90 | $9.45 |
| Shoebox (2kg/8L) | $9.90 | $11.90 |
| Briefcase (5kg/20L) | $9.90 | $14.45 |
| Carry-on (10kg/40L) | $9.90 | $20.95 |
| Check-in (25kg/100L) | $9.90 | $27.95 |
I found a deal on Carousell, offering free Sendle Premium membership (usually $10 per month), & is available for both new & existing Sendle members.
It entitles you to $6.95 delivery, nationwide*, for 500g/A4 satchels (usually $7.95 each with standard, free Sendle membership), & you can send up to 50 per week! For comparison, the same sized parcel would cost $8.25 to ship via Australia Post. Their full price list is available via the link, & includes prices for larger, heavier items across the different membership options available.
There's no minimums, lock-in contracts or sneaky fees, plus they have great features like tracking for all packages, online bookings, weekly invoices, door-to-door service, the ability to use your own packaging, eBay & Shopify integration, & they're 100% carbon neutral! And they're about to launch international delivery too, so that's worth checking out too.
So far, I've only sent one package with them, but it was a smooth & painless experience, & I'm looking forward to doing it again soon. Great for eBay sellers or similar, or just people who are sick of Australia Post & want to try something better!
*some exceptions apply, although they claim only 6% of locations attract a remote surcharge
Even if it was the same price as Auspost, I'd still be inclined to go with this. Surely they can't be as unreliable as Auspost. Plus it's cheaper!