I'm pondering on the problem I had this week. Royal Mail have raised their prices dramatically for parcels that have a depth measurement of over 8cm. This means a Pelham Puppet that could be posted for £2.70 1st class now costs £5.65 without recorded added on. I think that's a huge increase and of course that goes up for any parcel over 1kg which most of mine are and will cost £10 for 1st recorded. I'm guessing many people who sell on the internet will be using couriers more and more. I will probably be doing that for UK purchases unless Royal Mail is requested at the higher price. The courier is a door to door service, a bit inconvenient to stay in, but worth the savings. At least I thought so, I am weighing up the pros and cons at the moment. My first three parcels I sent by courier last week have had mixed success. One has not arrived yet, another the outer box arrived crushed ( contents luckily well protected with foam chippings ) and the another one is awaiting customs duties to be paid I believe. Royal Mail is certainly easier to deal with. So,for the moment I'll look at the options and offer you the choice before I raise the invoice. International Sales will remain as before unless the parcel is over 2kg. I have a small parcel to post to Europe tomorrow, the cost will be £4.95 Standard Airmail, if I was posting it to UK it would cost £5.65 it doesn't seem right...does it? I wonder how it will all pan out.
I'm having too much fun finding retro toys, usually wanting to keep them rather than put them up for sale! I bought a sweet black dolly today, her eyes shut nicely when she lies down, oh dear, I feel she may soon have a name. She may or may not appear on the 'Other Vintage'! Have a look at that page, I have listed a very rare French Disney Mickey Mouse Alarm Clock today by Bayard in very nice condition from 1950's. He was nodding away and I wondered if the photo would be clear, but it seems ok.
Now, I need a 'Puppet of the Week' to choose.Let me know if there is one you'd like reduced.
I'm having too much fun finding retro toys, usually wanting to keep them rather than put them up for sale! I bought a sweet black dolly today, her eyes shut nicely when she lies down, oh dear, I feel she may soon have a name. She may or may not appear on the 'Other Vintage'! Have a look at that page, I have listed a very rare French Disney Mickey Mouse Alarm Clock today by Bayard in very nice condition from 1950's. He was nodding away and I wondered if the photo would be clear, but it seems ok.
Now, I need a 'Puppet of the Week' to choose.Let me know if there is one you'd like reduced.
