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Rain, Rain, Go Away... And Don't Come Back

2011-07-14T13:11:00.000+01:00

St Swithin's Day, if it does rain
Full forty days, it will remain
St Swithin's Day, if it be fair
For forty days, t'will rain no more
If there’s one day when we should all get down on our knees and pray together for a dry outlook, then I guess its tomorrow. It will be, after all, St Swithin’s day, and any drop of rain could doom us all to another 8 weeks of running to bus-stops clutching newspapers over our heads.

For those of you who are superstitious, the forecast for tomorrow will no doubt dictate your plans for the rest of the summer. But for those who, like me, think this is a load of old Groundhogs, then tomorrow is simply another date to fill up the calendar. Still, we all like sunny weather, so I’m just as desperate as the next person for a few rays of light to soak my arms in over lunch.

St Swithin was buried in 862 outside Winchester Cathedral and remained there for over 100 years. But when, in 971, monks attempted to transfer his remains to a tomb inside the cathedral on July 15th, legend has it that the Heavens opened and reigned down supreme with a 40-day torrent of rain (divine intervention, some would say), preventing the move from going ahead.

And so began the superstitious ramblings of the nation…

But rest assured, friends, because I’m here with the stats – and I can tell you that on average 50% of the 40 days after July 15th are dry, and 50% are wet, so don’t go lining your umbrellas up against the front door just yet.

I guess what I’m trying to say, is that you shouldn’t let the bad weather put you off sending any parcels today! And remember, that of course, myParcelDelivery.com™ work rain or shine, so there’s no excuse not to head on over for a free quote on all your parcel deliveries.

Amen.

Delivery to The Moon, and Beyond...

2011-07-14T11:13:00.001+01:00

Captain’s log, star date unknown…

Hark back to 1969, when on 21st July Neil Armstrong was plastered on the front page of most likely every single paper across the globe. It’s a day which everyone over the age of 50 will probably remember (assuming they’ve not forgotten to take those memory pills!), and signalled an exciting time in space exploration.

Granted, we haven’t - as Space 1999 would have you believe – donned our grey flared trousers and extended our horizons to the outer edges of the universe just yet, but just as NASA are looking to hook up with the Klingons, we’re equally desperate to send them a parcel!

Inter-galactic delivery is something that excites us all here at myParcelDelivery.com™, believing our company benefits should be readily available to all extra-terrestrial beings. In fact, we’ve already pencilled in a number of delivery routes on a star chart in our space-department, and our design team are working around the clock to spring up an idea for our first delivery shuttle. Any suggestions? Send them in!

Remember, myParcelDelivery.com™ doesn’t send parcels to the moon yet, but we do send them to over 242 countries worldwide. What’s more, our simple online booking system makes sending a parcel that much easier. That’s one small click for you, one giant leap for our couriers!

Parcelle Distribution?

2011-07-14T09:39:00.000+01:00

And the reason, monsieur? Why it’s Bastille Day, of course! (Or, as our beret-donned friends would say - La Fête Nationale). The day commemorates the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille prison in 1790, symbolising the uprising of France as a modern nation.

On this day, celebrations sweep through the whole of France, from feasts to parades and no doubt plenty of garlic! First of all is the precession of infantry troops throughout Paris, followed by fireworks, concerts and generally a whole host of loafing around (Oh no he didn’t)! And if you want to join in with the fun over here in the UK, then you can head on over to Battersea Park in London and celebrate with our very own French Contingent.

So anyway, I’m sat here thinking to myself, what better day is there to send a parcelle to our smooth-talking neighbours some 50 miles across the English Channel?...

…There is none, of course!

And remember, myParcelDelivery.com™ can accommodate the delivery of any number of striped black and white t-shirts to France via our international couriers, so for a free quote be sure to visit us today!

He Came, He Saw, He Conquered...

2011-07-13T09:28:00.001+01:00

…But he never managed to send a parcel via next day delivery. Born on this day, 100BC, Julius Caesar no doubt had to wait weeks before he heard that familiar thud of mail dropping at his door. Some of the courier industry’s pioneers can be traced back to Ancient Rome, albeit, dressed in unfashionable kilts flapping dangerously high around their thighs. But it wasn’t until the reign of Augustus, Julius Caesars adopted son, some 100 years later, that the first official transportation system was introduced to the Roman Empire – the Cursus Publicus.

The Cursus Publicus consisted of several stations dotted along specialised roads
throughout the Roman World, providing horses for messengers and, usually, food and shelter. To use these specialised roads and services, a diploma signed by the emperor himself would have to be produced. But, like most Government organised schemes, this was privy to abuse by the higher classes, who often forged these diplomas in order to hitch free transport for themselves and their families. Shocking!

Timeframe? We’re talking weeks here – for one message to be delivered from Rome to Egypt it took about 63 days (if it got there at all)! Let us be thankful for the modern day couriers, then, who to be quite frank – don’t know how easy they have it!

Remember, myParcelDelivery.com™ don’t send couriers via horse, so for some speedy delivery times and great rates on parcel delivery to over 242 countries worldwide, drop by today for a free quote!

Royal Mail Privatisation Paves Way for Online Delivery Companies

2011-07-07T15:46:00.001+01:00

With Royal Mail recently announcing a sharp drop in annual profits, along with the quite apparent shortcomings of its attempt to re-modernise the service for a mere £39m, could the UK be steering its way into a new phase of the delivery industry?

The financial strain put onto Royal Mail’s shoulders as revenue plummets will no doubt speed up this modernisation process, allowing more jobs to be cut and links with local post offices to be severed, as a move towards its privatisation looms closer.

The gaping hole that could remain as local services wither will surely pave a way for other delivery companies to send their fleet of drivers speeding down, and in a day and age where the value of time has rocketed; there can be little doubt that online delivery companies will profit the most.

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Hermes Extends Cut-Off Time For Next Day Delivery.

2011-07-06T11:41:00.000+01:00

One of the UK's leading home delivery services, Hermes, has extended the cut-off time for it's next day delivery service to 9pm. Not only is this great news to retailers and other businesses, but also to consumers - as this will surely enable them to make next day purchases well into the evening.

Obviously an exciting time for Hermes, Jon Tobbel, Hermes Commercial Director had this to say:

"We are continually looking at ways of enhancing our service to retailers to improve the delivery experience to their customers. The later cut-off time is just one of a number of planned service innovations this year that will add real value to our unique delivery proposition."

So there we have it, one more step towards a more flexible UK courier industry geared at making things easier for us all!

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HDN Takeover DHL To Form YODEL

2011-07-06T10:45:00.000+01:00

HDNL Takeover DHL to Form New Courier Company YODEL

You may already be aware that Home Delivery Network have recently taken over DHL’s courier services and rebranded the combined businesses as YODEL. The new brand will represent YODEL’S ambitions to become a “truly customer focused business offering a full suite of services that others in the market cannot match”, according to Jonathan Smith, YODEL CEO.

The re-brand has proved to be an instant hit within the market, with YODEL already generating over 100 new clients in the last couple of months alone, of which over 12 generate in excess of £1m per annum. It marks an exciting time for the courier service industry, which can only thrive in a market which is already fiercely contested.

The new YODEL courier vehicles are washed in a colour of luminous lime-green which, in a few years time, could represent the global courier brand as well as those unmistakable brown UPS vans that show up in all the movies.

So how does this affect myParcelDelivery.com™ customers?

For the time being the option to select a DHL delivery service will remain and the booking process will progress as normal. myParcelDelivery.com™ will accommodate the introduction of YODEL’s delivery services within the website as smoothly as possible, and provide all relevant updates as and when this happens.

Go to myParcelDelivery.com™ for a free quote on all your parcel deliveries today!

Father's Day - Crisis Talks

2011-06-16T13:44:00.000+01:00

Dad – he’s the one you love and hate all at once. In my case, he’s the one who always puts too much olive oil on his salad. The one who irritates the life out of me every single night when his head starts to wobble from the wine. The one who, just to be awkward, never moves his feet when I’m trying to vacuum the carpet.

But nevertheless, he’s still the one who taught me how to ride a bike, who made me boats out of sand to sit in whenever we went to Blackpool beach, who told me to tear up those flat-pack instructions and just do it your-damn-self - and I wouldn’t trade him for anyone. Not even Bill Gates. In saying that, I still manage a grumble every year when the time comes to buy him a Father’s Day present.

I’ll normally go nuts traipsing around tie shops and DIY stores for a whole day, ultimately heading on over to Waterstones to buy him another Bill Bryson book for him to flick through. It doesn’t matter if he already has it – he’s reaching that age where he could read anything twice and not realise it.

But this year I’m taking strides to better myself and sending him something worthwhile. Besides, if I keep up with the book routine, it will only be so long before he re-organises his collection and realises that he has four identical copies of ‘Notes from a Small Island’.

No, this time I’ll buy something different. Trouble is, I don’t have a clue on Earth what!

So, my friends, I ask you all one thing – what will you be sending to your old man this year? And more importantly – what can I send to mine?!

By the way...

You can all send your dad something nice through the post by next day delivery, at excellent rates, by visiting myParcelDelivery.com™

How NOT to Package a box for delivery

2011-06-07T12:28:00.002+01:00

When I want to send a parcel half-way across the globe, or even just a few miles down the road, I’m always overly paranoid that something bad will happen to it during transit. I imagine the box tumbling over, being thrown from one end of the courier vehicle to the other. I can sense the sticky tape peeling away from the edges, its contents splattering in all directions and making a Jackson Pollack of the driver when finally he pulls it from the van. For this reason, I double-tape everything (treble, if I’m in a particularly anxious mood).

Well rest assured, this isn’t going happen - courier transport vehicles are packed in a safe and fool-proof manner – but that certainly doesn’t excuse some of the more ridiculous parcels I’ve had the displeasure – no, make that pleasure – to have come across during my time.

Rule number 1: Less is sometimes more

Believe it or not my friends, this elaborate tangle of duct tape and bin-liners complete with supporting palette (for extra sturdiness), was used to ship a PC cable.

For reasons not quite so obvious to myself, it seems the sender wasn’t taking any chances when it came to the protection of this delicate piece of computer hardware. And I thought I was paranoid.

Rule number 2: Take your time

At the other end of the spectrum, it seems that people will go to extraordinary measures to get a parcel out on time. Bean bag deliverers take heed. I still can’t believe that someone even had the audacity to stand back after taping this up and think, ‘yeah – that should do the trick.’

Rule number 3: Don't let the packaging rule the product

On a slightly lighter note, it's good to see that progress is being made on the shipment of fresh fruit and vegetables...

So there you have it, your quintessential guide on how not to pack a parcel for delivery. If you have any more fool-proof suggestions, please don't hesitate to drop a line and let me know.

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Missing Home Comforts

2011-06-02T13:22:00.002+01:00

A friend of mine once told me there was nothing left for him in Great Britain, that it was sucking the very happiness from his core. He despised the food, resented the excessive cost of simply surviving, and dreaded the heavy blanket of grey weather that would undoubtedly cast a weary shadow over the whole nation throughout the year.

I probably don’t need to tell you that it wasn’t too long before he spread his wings and flew the UK nest. Backpack slung over his shoulders, for the next year he travelled from coast to coast, before finally settling down and pounding his weathered flag into Greek soil.

His outlook was simple: Enjoy life to the fullest by taking advantage of any opportunity that crossed your path. He did just that, landing a reasonable job in the construction industry, and setting up home with what some would argue to be a Greek goddess (or so the Polaroids suggested).

For some time, things were going great. Every week I’d find my inbox cluttered with the latest snapshots he’d taken of the Acropolis, of the Parthenon and of himself, scaling sandy shores with his arm draped around his girl. But gradually this would die down, and soon the emails he sent began to take on an entirely different theme.

“Peanut butter!” He said, “And Marmite... I can’t find them anywhere out here, send me some will you?” And wanting to play the good citizen with a bleeding heart, I did. I piled high a hamper full of British foodstuff – Marmite, HP brown sauce, Peanut butter, you name it – and sent it packing some five hundred miles across Europe.

But it didn’t stop there. “I’m going crazy!” He told me, “Do you know how long it’s been since I’ve read a book?” And so began a succession of small parcels flying out from the UK to Greece, a book here, a DVD there. But even this didn’t solve his home-comfort-crisis.

“It’s costing me waaay to much to carry on having things shipped over.” - His email read, though he wasn’t quite ready to go on living without those luxurious commodities which were so unfamiliar in Greek territory. But as ever, I offered up what was going to be a very affordable solution.

“Wire me some money every eight weeks or so” I told him, “and I’ll have a courier send it all in one go, that way you’ll only be paying for a shipment once instead of every time you decide you need some UK-love.”

And that’s what we did. Every now and then I’d pack to the brim a box full of DVD’s, books, food, tea and anything else he was missing from the land he once said sucked the happiness right from his very core. I guess you don’t realise how much you take things for granted until they’re not around anymore. It’s a good job that modern online courier services make flying the nest just that little more comforting, by providing us with a cheap way of ensuring we’ll never miss out on all those home comforts that can’t fly with us.

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2011-01-14T09:09:00.001+00:00

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The Role Of Couriers In Global Business - Explained..

2011-01-13T15:09:00.000+00:00

Creating a successful business is not easy in today’s world with the economy the way it is. You have to think about labour, employees, clients, accounting, and product distribution. For a global business, product distribution can become especially complicated. This is where courier services can help a global company. Couriers are experts in delivering documents and packages all over the world, using the most efficient technologies and logistics available. Timely and reliable parcel delivery services are essential when it comes to building a thriving global business.

The world is speeding up, and customers are no longer willing to wait extended periods of time to receive their products. A courier service is an essential component of the global business structure, allowing for optimum efficiency and good functionality. A poor parcel delivery service could cause discontent in customers, and reflect badly on the company overall. A business doesn’t stand much of a chance unless they can make their customers happy, at least most of the time.

Couriers also provide additional services to benefit their customers, including digital signatures, and parcel tracking for convenience. Parcel tracking allows the customer to trace the location of their parcel, and determine the progress of the delivery at any given time. Using a system similar to GPS, it’s easy for couriers to consistently record the location of all the parcels in transit. Details of the parcel tracking can be accessed with a unique number through the Internet at any time, day or night.

Many eBay businesses require international shipping as they have customers from various countries around the world. When it comes to eBay shipping¸ couriers can once again provide a good parcel delivery solution. An eBay courier is beneficial because everything is as convenient as possible. The business can go on functioning without having to worry about the details of the shipment for each product.

To find international as well as UK-based courier companies, try searching myParcelDelivery.com™. This site offers a simple way to search various companies, and find the lowest shipping costs available. The search results are based on the information you enter about the size and weight of your parcel, as well as the travel distance. After completing the search, you’re given a list of all the potential courier services in your area, as well as a price quote for each option. You can book an order directly online, and there are parcel tracking features available. If you buy or sell items on eBay, myParcelDelivery.com™ also gives you the ability to link to your eBay account, so you can get instant information about the cheapest shipping options possible.

2011-01-13T09:15:00.001+00:00

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2011-01-13T08:29:00.001+00:00

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2011-01-11T15:24:00.001+00:00

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Is International Shipping Finally Cheaper Than It's Ever Been? myParcelDelivery.com™ Steps Up To The Mark...

2011-01-11T11:27:00.000+00:00

The cost of International Shipping & Courier services reached dramatic highs towards the end of 2010! The struggle to send parcels or deliver business goods abroad has become a real struggle for many, during the season of Christmas, myParcelDelivery.com™ had bigger demand than ever to achieve the cheapest international rates for our valued clients.

With myParcelDelivery.com™ sitting on the very foundations of experience and frustration, our empathy led to the sourcing of the very best couriers to deliver those all important guaranteed low Parcel Courier and Delivery rates.

Many companies today make use of international courier services to ship out their products. The recent recession hit many of these companies hard, and it has become more important than ever to find ways to reduce costs, and save on shipping expenses. Since international shipments require more resources for transportation, they are also more expensive than local deliveries. Global businesses depend on these parcel delivery services to maintain their profits, and keep everything flowing, myParcelDelivery.com™ understands the need - and in our efforts we are delivering parcels Globally from only £14!!

Couriers are often the first choice for businesses when it comes to transporting parcels around the world. A courier service is usually preferable because of the speed of the deliveries, relative security, and reliability. Couriers and global businesses go hand in hand, and it would be difficult for such a business to thrive without the means to export items to other countries. Courier companies offer many different delivery services, but they don’t all come cheap.

myParcelDelivery.com™ however allow you compare on prices, Send by the click of a button and Save Hundreds of pounds! We are the Parcel Delivery & Courier Revolution. We beg to ask the question: Why pay so much, when we can guarantee the same service from an alternative courier - all you have to do it enter your parcel details, compare prices and we collect from your very door - Often within the hour! Here are some of the ways that you can save on your international shipping costs.

Find a courier consultant: There are so many different couriers out there with an even greater variety of delivery options and costs. It can be overwhelming to sort through all of the different expenses and find the best deal. It may be beneficial to hire a consultant for your company that understand the industry, and will know where to look to find the least expensive shipping options.

Negotiate a lower rate: It may be possible to talk down the cost of your international shipping service. This is particularly true if you have built a good relationship with your parcel courier. If you’re a good customer, the courier is likely to try to appease you if you suggest a lower rate. It’s worth a try, at least.

Send Parcels in Bulk: It is less work for the courier if you save up your parcels and ship them all at once in bulk. As a result, couriers tend to offer discounted rates when you’re delivering a large quantity of items. It can be very cost-effective to take advantage of these low rates for volume shipments. myParcelDelivery.com™offer Regular sender accounts - Free to Set up, including a dedicated account manager - discounted rates when you send 10 or more parcels & Exclusive deals!

Compare International Shipping Costs: Using myParcelDelivery.com, compare quotes for various courier services. One quick search gives you complete details about each service that is available to you, along with the respective costs. It is a great way to compare various international shipping prices, and find a cheap courier.

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2011-01-07T13:10:00.001+00:00

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2011-01-07T12:15:00.001+00:00

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What is the Convenience of a Good Courier Service?

2011-01-05T10:46:00.000+00:00

With the pace of modern life, no one wants to be slowed down by an inconvenient parcel delivery service. Find out how a good courier can be the solution...

Modern life leaves little time to deal with inconvenience surrounding a parcel delivery. No one wants to put up with delays caused by bad delivery management, or time-consuming trips to the post office. Courier services offer the solution for delivering parcels in today’s world. They offer guaranteed delivery times, so you don’t have to worry about delays. They make booking a parcel delivery service as fast and convenient as possible with online methods. They also work with you to arrange the best pick-up and drop-off points, so you don’t have to go out of your way to deliver or collect your parcel. Overall, a good courier service is the best option when convenience is important to you.

Until recently, the public postal service handled much of the letter and parcel deliveries within the UK. Royal Mail has been losing the favour of people steadily in the past several years, largely due to their track record as unaccountable and inefficient. Postal strikes have made an already struggling delivery system even less reliable, with some packages arriving many days late. In addition to efficiency problems, the routine of dropping off your package at a post office has become a burden for some. This is especially true for those that have to make regular deliveries. Courier companies are changing the way that people think about delivering mail, and showing them that there are more efficient ways to do things.

One of the major differences between the postal system and a parcel courier is the reliability of the delivery times. The postal system is criticised for being unconcerned with late deliveries, and customers dislike the fact that there is little they can do about it. In contrast, any reasonable courier will guarantee their delivery times, and do everything possible to maintain the proper schedule. This is often important for time-sensitive items, and can’t be left up to chance. The reliability of couriers in this instance makes the whole process much more convenient.

Couriers also differ from the postal system in that they don’t require you to visit a post office to drop off your package. Instead, couriers tend to work with you to determine the best place to make the transaction. It increases the convenience of the process by eliminating unnecessary trips to a post office, and annoying waits when it is busy.

Another essential way that couriers increase convenience for customers is by offering booking services online. Sites such as myParcelDelivery.com will even provide you with the estimated prices for various services instantly. Using the automated search options of a website like this can save you a lot of time, and help you find a cheap courier. Whether you’re looking for a large parcel courier, an express option, or any other specialty delivery service, it’s usually best to check online first.

Apple launches 12 Days of Christmas app in Europe!!

2010-12-23T15:29:00.000+00:00

Apple on Tuesday announced its annual "12 Days of Christmas" holiday promotion for the iTunes Store in Europe, accompanied by an official iOS application. Also, the Google Voice app was updated to support initiating calls from an iPad or iPod touch.

Apple's 12 Days of Christmas

Apple's new 12 Days of Christmas app (iTunes link) allows users to download a free gift from iTunes every day from Dec. 26 to Jan. 6. The universal iOS application will offer users one free download every day for the 12 days.

Apple holds its 12 Days of Christmas promotion every year, though it is restricted to some countries in Europe and is not available in the U.S. As it is every year, the content is unknown ahead of time, but Apple offers a variety of content that could include a free song, music video, app TV episode or film.

"Each free download will only be available for 24 hours," Apple said. "Sign up for our daily email alerts or download our special 12 Days of Christmas app to make sure you don't miss out."

Say Goodbye to the 'Error 404' as Parcel Delivery Comparison Sites Step Up!

2010-12-23T13:51:00.000+00:00

Whether you have an important document that needs to be delivered securely or a package that must reach its destination by the next day without fail, parcel courier services can rise to the occasion. A good courier will offer reliable services that are both safe and fast. You can send an item across town or to the other side of the world, and you receive equally reliable service.

When you’re dealing with documents containing sensitive information, you need to know that you can trust those that come in contact with it. The internet has created a playground for hackers and identity thieves, making it increasingly difficult to protect sensitive data. Mishandling important documents, physically or electronically, can have extremely negative effects. A professional parcel courier service can take the worry out of transporting such items from one location to another. They take all the precautions necessary to ensure the security of each package. Medical, military, and political personnel routinely use these services in order to protect privacy. It is easy to accidentally send sensitive documents to the wrong person when you’re using online services. This worry is eliminated when a parcel courier service is employed.
A courier is not only able to get your package to its destination securely, but also quickly if need be. A parcel delivery company will typically offer regular, as well as express services, and all delivery times are guaranteed. This can be a life-saving option for someone that needs to transport an urgent parcel or document. It’s often possible to use a courier to send a package, and have it arrive at its destination within the same day. International parcel delivery options make use of airplanes to transport items overseas in as little time as possible. You can’t find the same reliability in the public mailing system, making couriers a popular option when it comes to express deliveries that must arrive on time.

The best way to find couriers that are available in your area is through online services. Sites like myParcelDelivery.com give you the ability to search numerous couriers, and find a cheap UK parcel delivery option that fits your needs. If you need a reliable express delivery option, it’s easy to discover each possibility through this comparison site. You can choose from same day, next day, or other delivery times, and purchase the service directly online. It couldn’t be easier, and the reliability of the service couldn’t be better.

The VAT Increase – It Won’t Affect Me.

2010-12-23T10:47:00.000+00:00

That’s where the consumer is wrong.

The Value Added Tax (VAT) rate on the sales and purchases of standard goods and services in the UK will increase from 17.5% to 20% on 4 January, 2011.

What does that mean?
All UK VAT registered businesses including an item on eBay.co.uk will need to include the new rate in their selling price.

I won’t even notice it...
Maybe so.. but your bank balance will feel it at the end of the month!

Simon Jarrett Williams warns:

“Shoppers in the UK market and especially in the online industry will fail to recognise the inflation in VAT, continuing their online shopping seamlessly without actually realising the deficit in their bank balance – some E-tailers have allowed for the VAT Increase and are holding VAT cash back schemes or amazing January sales... Don’t be fooled, it won’t last long – take advantage while you can!”

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The freezing weather has forced many shoppers to delay buying presents, with one in five Britons expected to do some last minute shopping today. The result will mean “bumper" sales for retailers!

As much as £1 billion is expected to be spent on Christmas and sales shopping, excluding food, over Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day, according to exclusive research for The Daily Telegraph.

Don Williams, head of retail at accountants BDO - which carried out the research - said:

“Online sales on Christmas Day are set to soar and will easily beat the 14 per cent growth we saw in December 2008.
“The recent adverse weather has had an impact on retail sales. We predict this will lead to a boom on Christmas Eve when people can no longer postpone purchases and will tend to panic-buy higher value goods rather than hunt out bargains. Overall, spending this Christmas will be 3 per cent higher than last year.”

Richard Stables, chief executive of Kelkoo, said:

“Traditional January sales that start a few days after Christmas are a thing of the past. Many big retailers kick off the January sales by offering great discounts through their online sites from Christmas Day or even before, which is why we’re expecting Christmas Day 2009 to be one of the busiest online sales shopping days of the year. Coupled with the fact that people receive gift vouchers and cash for Christmas which they’ll be keen to spend, and the return of VAT to its full rate in January, it’s going to be a bumper year for sales bargain hunters.”

With every purchase you make – keep the cost of postage down with www.myparceldelivery.com – where you can compare, send and save on all those purchases you got for a good deal. Don’t be fooled in seeing an amazing price online and the fees of postage going through the moon!

Online Brits save £27K Shopping on the Internet!?!

2010-12-22T21:37:00.000+00:00

A recent study has found that Brits, who do their shopping online, have saved on average £27,000 since the turn of the millennium. Saving money on the likes of holidays, clothes, insurance and electronics, the computer-smart public will have even more to spend online in future. There is also good news for people who have only just started shopping on the internet, as online savings are expected to increase.

The survey, conducted by an Internet insurance firm, stated that we spend £2,700 less a year since the internet became a way to shop. The poll, consisting of 3,000 shoppers, also shows that the biggest savings are being made on the weekly food shop, which on average, has gone down from £72 spent in store to £49 online, saving people £11,560 in ten years. A person buying a car online now spends £4,540, compared to £5,988 at a dealership in 2000.

The study also revealed that 62% now use the internet for the majority of their purchases and that 9 out of ten people believe they saved money by shopping online. Three quarters of the poll believe that the internet is the most convenient way to shop.

Cutting their spending by £3,000 over the past decade, fashion-conscious men and women have also been highly beneficial from the growth of online retail. With constant online offers and discounts along with convenience and time-saving, internet shopping has never been so appealing.

Brian Martin, managing director of the online insurance company, said: "With such hectic schedules, it's no wonder Brits find the accessibility of the internet a godsend. And the figures really are incredible."

Car, home, travel and pet insurance can also be cheaper online as comparison websites have made market prices more competitive, saving just under £130 a year for the average Brit. According to the research, saving will continue to grow as more comparison websites are being introduced.

Travel websites have pushed the average amount paid for a package holiday down from £930 to £772, whilst online courier comparison websites such as myParcelDelivery.com, who work with leading couriers and allow customers to compare prices, also help save money for you, the consumer, as companies battle for online sales. To see how much you could save with myParcelDelivery.com

Online Sales and Delivery Soar Before Christmas 2010

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With last years high street sales plummeting, online Christmas purchasing is expected to grow to 16 percent in the 2010 festive season. Internet shoppers spent £5.46bn in December 2009 and as consumers begin to focus on convenience and price, courier services around the UK are noticing the benefits from online sales.

The Director of Information for IMRG, Tina Spooner, recognises the growing worries over the government plans from the public which is influencing the type of sales they are making: “Concerns over the impending government spending cuts, VAT (sales tax) increase and job security, together with falling average households' disposable income, are all contributing to driving this positive e-retail performance as consumers turn to online retailers to secure the best deals.”

Ebay is becoming increasingly popular for Christmas gifts as many of the products are unique and cheaper than purchasing them from the store. Also, different courier service rates are offered to the sellers on a range of items by online courier service providers such as, myParcelDelivery.com, helping customers to find a cheap parcel delivery rate. Internet users are becoming more aware of how to shop online and where to look, especially around Christmas.

Sales of gifts in September have jumped up 32 percent year-on-year as shoppers try to spread the cost of Christmas, finding some of the cheapest deals online. With this of course comes the price of parcel delivery; as more customers begin to extend their Christmas spending over the season, are courier companies catering for customers cheap parcel delivery needs?

It is suggested that buyers may need to research to find the most reliable and cheap courier for Christmas gift orders, especially coming up to the last weeks before the 25th. Same Day and Next Day delivery should be examined closely to check that it is guaranteed so there are no disappointments for last minute gifts. However, it has been anticipated that courier services were expected to become more reliable and customer orientated this year, so this coming Christmas, the delivery industry shall be aiming to achieve this.

Finding a courier service has become much easier with websites like MyParcelDelivery.com, which offers a price comparison between the leading courier companies such as DHL and TNT, offering instant quotes in one place. Having recently teamed up with eBay, myParcelDelivery.com is offering eBay sellers easier access to cheaper delivery rates all year round with access to a much wider geographical market.