Always send your items via tracked or signed for postage so that you are covered should anything go wrong. Remember to make sure your items are covered for their value. This ensures both the buyer and seller are protected in the event of lost items.
Price Comparison Guidelines
| Royal Mail | Cover | Large letter (up to 750g) | Small Parcel (up to 2kg) | Medium parcel (up to 10kg) | Large parcel (up to 20kg) |
| Royal Mail 1st Class | Up to £20 | £3.30 | £5.57 | £21.90 | £33.40 |
| Royal Mail 2nd Class | Up to £20 | £2.70 | £3.20 | £20.25 | £28.55 |
| Royal Mail 1st Class Signed | Up to £50 | £4.70 | £6.57 | £22.90 | £34.40 |
| Royal Mail 2nd Class Signed | Up to £50 | £4.10 | £4.20 | £21.25 | £29.55 |
| Royal Mail Special Delivery (tracked) | Up to £500 | £6.85 | £11.15 | £26.75 | £41.35 |
| Hermes | Cover | Small Parcel (up to 1kg) | Small-medium parcel (up to 2kg) | Medium Parcel (up to 5kg | Large Parcel (up to 10kg) | Extra Large Parcel (up to 15kg) |
| Standard (tracked) | Up to £20 | £2.95 | £4.40 | £5.80 | £6.98 | £8.60 |
| Next day (tracked) | Up to £20 | £3.55 | £5 | £6.40 | £7.58 | £9.20 |
Additional cover for Hermes ranges from £0.5-£10 depending on the value you would like to cover the parcel for. | ||||||
Refer to the Royal Mail and Hermes websites for the full breakdown of prices.
Recommendation for pricing:
Small (<1kg) £3
Medium (<2kg) £4.50
Large (<5kg) £6.50