Beaver Pack Shipping Mailers vs Aus Post Satchels
Australia Post Satchels
Australia Post caters to diverse mailing needs with two primary satchel options. The first is the pre-paid satchel, a combination of packaging and postage costs bundled into one convenient price. The second is the flat-rate satchel, a packaging-only option where postage costs are separate.
Beaver Pack Mailers
When you buy a Beaver Pack mailer, you're simply buying the packaging. You can purchase postage separately through Australia Post's online platform, MyPost Business, or any other shipping carrier you want. The choice is yours! With the purchased postage, you can generate a label and affix it to your Beaver Pack parcel.
To enhance this process, we recommend the Dymo LabelWriter, a thermal label printer that crafts adhesive labels without the need for ink.
Sizing
Currently, Beaver Pack boasts a single mailer size: 215mm x 340mm. This compact yet versatile option suits a wide array of products and caters to the demands of small and lightweight items. However, our commitment to evolution means we plan to introduce an assortment of sizes and designs to meet diverse business needs.
Australia Post's closest comparable size is their small satchel, measuring 225mm x 355mm.
Postage Costs
Postage costs play an important part in the decision-making process. When you opt for your own packaging, like our eco friendly shipping mailers, the postage cost is calculated based on either the cubic weight (size) or the actual weight, depending on whichever is greater. Our mailers are most cost-effective for small and lightweight items under 500g. Think products like earrings, fashion accessories or apparel. Anything heavier than that and Australia Post charges progressively higher postage costs.
Australia Post satchels, in contrast, adheres to the "If It Packs It Posts" philosophy. As long as your item fits within their satchel postage bag and weighs less than 5kg, it's good to go. If you have an unusually heavy item to send, these might provide better value for you. But if you're shipping lightweight items, both options are comparable in terms of cost.
