How can I tell if an online order will be delivered in an envelope instead of in a parcel?

🔎Introduction

Some orders are not delivered in a parcel box but in a regular envelope. This often happens with small or inexpensive items, such as jewelry or accessories.

It’s important to know that these envelopes are not delivered by a parcel courier, but by the postal service as regular mail. Postal workers must be able to deliver letters and mailbox-sized parcels directly into a letterbox without using a screen or any interaction.

If a Bringme Box is used that is not located at your private address and does not include an integrated letterbox, the post cannot be delivered properly. In that case, the envelope may not be delivered.

If the Bringme Box does include a letterbox (as is often the case in residential installations), the envelope will simply be delivered with your regular mail.

📃Answer

Ask yourself the following questions before ordering:

• Am I ordering small, flat items such as jewelry or smartphone accessories?

• Am I ordering from an (Asian) low-cost online store?

If the answer to either question is ‘yes’, there’s a good chance your order will be delivered in an envelope.

Low-cost webshops (often based in Asia) usually ship orders in envelopes to save on shipping costs. In that case, it’s best to have it delivered to your private address, where the post can be properly placed in your letterbox.

If you enter the address of a Bringme Box that lacks a letterbox, your envelope may end up lost or misdelivered.

Always carefully read the shipping terms of the webshop or courier before placing your order.

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