Funny i spot this thread tonight.
I had a big whinge today (yes, very english of me
) about aust. post inconsistancies.
I've sent over 10 frames with them, and been charged anywhere from $6.95 for a 8kg package in a rect. cube shape, to $40 for a cut down irr. shaped frame box weighing less.
However, what took the cake today was posting a frame where i was told it would be cubed, and therefore although the package was 4kg, i was expected to pay for a 25kg based on it's volume. Therefore i was asked to cough up $75. I proceeded to grab my parcel and leave, although i was told, if i tape a box on top of the side of it, thus making it irregular, it wouldn't be cubed and i could send it for the weight.
Wasn't very happy with them, so i used another post office. $12 later no box mods and we were in business.
I don't mind paying what is fair, i just think it should be a fair system. Just like mike mentioned, they need to be uniform.
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