We’re down to the wire. The gifts have been bought and wrapped, but is there time to send everything before Christmas?
Best rule of thumb is to ship as early as possible.
For many, that may be impossible.
Purolator Canada says you have until Dec. 23 to send packages via them in order to get them under the tree in time.
To ensure your gifts arrive on time, intact and in one piece, check out the following tips courtesy of Purolator.com:
– Place gifts in the centre of the box or carton, ensuring all items fit well and don’t protrude.
– Wrap all items with protective packaging. Use at least three inches thick for fragile items.
– Be sure to fill in hollow spaces with bubble wrap and use cardboard inserts to protect edges for gifts such as books and picture frames.
– Avoid using wrapping paper to ship a gift as it can get damaged during the delivery cycle. Instead, try durable bubble wrap and boxes available at your local Purolator Shipping Centre.
– Affix appropriate labels when required: heavy weight, glass and liquid.
– Avoid using previously used boxes, which can lose their strength over time.
– Avoid using glue, masking tape, cellophane tape or opaque tape to seal boxes. Use plastic, pressure-sensitive packing tape to seal your shipments.
– Never tie a package with string, rope or elastic bands. These items may get caught in processing equipment or torn off, damaging the package.
– Affix clearly visible shipping and receiving addresses with postal codes on each package in your shipment (ensure you copy down the correct AND complete address!)