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With Royal Mail industrial action going ahead and Christmas holiday season coming along, you are probably starting to worry what will happen if the Royal Mail strike affects the delivery of your Christmas presents.
Following the Royal Mail strike in 2007 and the current 2009 industrial action, it has taught us that we need a backup plan for delivery. So, what are the alternatives to Royal Mail?
1. If you have a small item:
When we say small item, we mean a letter, a greeting card, a phone, a CD, anything which you would normally send via Royal Mail. These are the best Royal Mail alternatives for you:
� DHL via parcel2go.com: it�s fast and reliable, with online tracking number. However, DHL direct, can be expensive, starting from £9.60 for items less than 0.5kg. So going via a broker site like parcel2go.com can save you money.
� Parcel Force, a part of the Royal Mail Group but unaffected by the strikes currently.
� City Link. There are a wide range of services and online tracking available.
� Other national couriers: TNT, UPS etc.
� Independent/local couriers
2. If you have a large, heavy, bulky item:
Anything from a table/furniture, piano, motorcycle, car, boat etc.
Shiply is a great choice. We have over 5,500 couriers and transport firms who will offer you up to 75% off standard rates. Click here to learn more about how the free service works.
