Published on 18/12/2018 by Any Business.Com.Au

Last Minute Christmas Presents: Are You Too Late?

With the 25th of December fast approaching and Australia Post's biggest Christmas delivery day now behind us, you'd be forgiven for thinking your window for last-minute card writing and present buying was closed.

Australia Post will deliver more than 2 million items every day right up until Christmas Eve and if you want to make sure your loved ones get their cards and gifts before the big day rolls around, you must continue to read!

Australia Post revealed this week that if you've got to get that final package wrapped and sent on time, you can still send your presents through the company's Express Post network.

"The absolute latest you can send your parcel through our Express Post network for guaranteed next day delivery, which covers over nine million addresses, is Friday, December 21 — but check your address is covered first,'' Australia Post chief operating officer, Bob Black explained.

"If you have loved ones overseas, we work with a host of international mail carriers to make international sending easy. To check the different delivery options and prices, talk to us in store or visit our website."

Mr Black said Australia Post employees would be "working around the clock" to make this Christmas a success, with extended trading hours and weekend deliveries taking place right up to December 25.

He also shared some important tips to make sure your packages arrive in one piece as well as on time.

"When sending your gifts, make sure you use enough padding, that your recipient's address is bold and clear, and you have included your return details," he said.

"If you're posting something valuable, customers can choose to have their items sent with Signature On Delivery or take out insurance from $2.

"For customers on the move this Christmas, you can sign up for free to MyPost Deliveries and have parcels sent to a 24/7 Parcel Locker or a post office that's more convenient for you.

"We are here to help, so if you're not sure how to best send your gifts, please talk to our team in-store and take a look at our range of mailing boxes, mailing tubes and satchels."

So don't forget - to ensure that present is under the tree by Christmas Day, make sure your package is parcelled up and sent by Friday, 21st December!

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