australia post
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Australia Post Launches ‘Video Stamps’ For Christmas
1To coincide with the Christmas season, Australia Post has launched a new ‘Video Stamp’ initiative that allows customers to send 15-second video messages along with their parcels. Australia Post is proudly calling its invention a “world’s first” — but in a world with Skype and other free communication tools, is there actually any value in…
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Does Physical Mail Matter At All?
Physical letters used to rule the world, back when a stamp was an object of value and power. Now, Australia Post spends more time sending out eBay parcels, and physical mail is often derided as “snail mail”. How important is a physical letter to you?
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eBay Australia Changes Postage Caps To Reflect Higher Costs
eBay has made one of its periodic increases to the maximum postage rates it allows in some categories (notably CDs and DVS). Australia Post increased its charges back in April, so the new rates reflect that, ensuring sellers can charge a vaguely fair price. Most notably, caps have been dropped altogether for books. eBay is…
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Australia Post Extends Hours For Christmas
Blimey, it’s December tomorrow — so if you’re going to be posting presents and cards, you’ll need to be facing the dubious prospect of a Post Office queue. In a bid to quell the crowds, Australia Post is extending hours at 300 of its stores over December.