The Benefits of Package Forwarding Services

With the trend of internet shopping expanding rapidly, many shoppers become frustrated by the inability of many US retailers to ship goods internationally. Often retailers who do offer this option charge exorbitant international shipping costs which makes the overall cost of the items too high. Package forwarding services are becoming a more viable alternative to allow shoppers outside of the US to fully utilize all the online retailers throughout the whole country. These companies provide numerous benefits including;

·         Cheaper Shipping Costs: Most forwarding services allow parcels to be sent on straight away or held until all your purchases have arrived. Since the shipping cost is based on size and weight of parcel, allowing all your purchases to be combined into one package can significantly reduce the shipping costs. This is ideal for customers who are purchasing goods from a number of different retailers. Simply advise your service and they will wait until all the parcels have arrived before sending them on to your home address.

·         Simple Tracking: The other problem with international shipping is keeping track of your parcels. Although you may have paid an excessive premium from your retailers, there is no guarantee that they are not using the cheapest possible carrier who does not provide a tracking service. This can mean weeks of waiting and chasing to ensure your parcels arrive safely. Good package forwarding services use only reputable carrier companies and since your purchases have been combined into one package, tracking is simple and easy. The company will even assist you in the event of a lost or damaged parcel.

·         US Payment Methods: Although some retailers would be willing to ship internationally, they are usually restricted by only being able to accept US issued payment methods. This can produce another barrier to US shopping which can be difficult to overcome. However, reputable package forwarding companies sometimes offer a personal shopper service. This allows you to select your items and have them purchased through the company. They will pay using a valid payment method, send the items to you as usual and bill you directly.

Open up Online Auction Sites: Some online retailers from sites such as Ebay won’t ship outside of the US. Package forwarding services can even help with this. You can use your US address on Ebay and the packages will be forwarded in the same way as other retail purchases.