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Parcel Pick Ups vs. Drop-offs: Know Your Options – eShipper

April 13, 2016

  • Say goodbye to those time-consuming trips to the post office.
  • Free parcel pickups right from your doorstep.
  • No extra cost for pickup services – the new shipping standard.
  • Meet eShipper, your cloud-based shipping buddy.
  • It takes less than 2 minutes to create a shipment and schedule a pickup.
  • No more phone calls or email chains – it's super easy.
  • No size or volume restrictions.
  • Works seamlessly with most shopping carts.
  • Plus, you have the flexibility to drop off your package yourself.

With the world currently transforming in favour of ease of use and efficiency, and our days getting split up between our day job, side hustle, and social life (hopefully), dropping off packages to the post office is becoming more of a disruption than a convenience.

You might argue,

"It's really not a big deal. The post-office is only a 2-minute drive from my house".

Okay, we hear you. But what about the time it takes you to load the car, park, grab your package(s), wait in line and finally mail out your parcel? That's a lot of time being wasted that you could spend doing other things.

Besides, why would you bother going through the hassle when there are free pick ups available from your location? Yes, you heard right. You can now book a shipment and get it picked up right from your door and delivered to its final destination through a Same Day Delivery Courier Service, for no extra cost.

So, what's the catch?

Actually, there's no catch with parcel pick-ups. The world is moving forward and the shipping industry isn't going to lag behind. You're already paying to ship the package, so why should you pay extra to get it picked up?

Admittedly, not all carriers have jumped on the free-pick ups bandwagon as yet. That's where we come in.

If you haven't heard of eShipper already, we're basically an integrated shipping solution in the cloud. Our customers can go onto our platform, plug in their details and choose from different services and highly competitive rates available from the most trusted carriers worldwide, all on one page. Think of it like Expedia, but for shipping.

The great thing is that it usually takes less than 2 minutes to create a shipment and schedule a pick up. No phone calls or emails necessary. No size or volume restrictions. eShipper also integrates with most shopping carts, so go wild!

Still want the option to drop off the package in case no one's around for the parcel pick-up? We give you that option too. It's a win-win! 

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. What is the difference between parcel pick-up and drop-off? 

A. While a carrier collects shipments directly from the sender’s location during a parcel pick-up, a drop-off often requires the sender to physically take packages to a carrier’s location. 

Q. Is parcel pick-up free with shipping platforms like eShipper? 

A. Yes. 

Q. How long does it take to schedule a parcel pick-up? 

A. With modern shipping platforms like eShipper, you can create a shipment and book a pick-up in less than 2 minutes without having to call the carrier's customer care team or email.  

Q. Do parcel pick-ups have volume or size restrictions? 

A. No, eShipper offers no strict size or volume limitations. Be it a small or high-volume business, everyone can conveniently ship their goods. 

Q. How does parcel pick-up improve efficiency for eCommerce businesses? 

A. Pick-ups help businesses put an end to drop-off travel time, hence reducing the need for manual labor for this job. 

Q. Are parcel pick-ups becoming the standard in shipping? 

A. Modern shipping platforms heavily rely on home pick-ups to streamline their shipping workflow that helps businesses to conveniently focus on growing their business. 

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