Best Shippable Gift Ideas for Distant Relatives
Low Cost Shipping and Durable Goods that Get to Family Quick & Safe
It’s appropriate to give gifts to family members for Christmas, but it seems silly to spend more on shipping than on the actual Christmas present when those family members live far away. Happily, there are all kinds of unique and thoughtful presents that can be shipped for very little money, even should relatives live across the globe. Most small items can still be gift wrapped or better yet, choose a mailer that is already done in a holiday theme.
Take Advantage of Flat Rate Shipping
All kinds of nice items can be packed in a small flat rate box and sent anywhere, no matter the weight, for only $5 through USPS. Tokens like jewelry, small ornaments, or an article of clothing will fit neatly within a flat rate box. This is a great option for any gift giver on a tight Christmas budget.
Order Online
Another way to save money on shipping is to order items online and have them shipped directly to the recipient. Many online merchants offer a gift wrapping option and have very reasonable shipping rates, so it’s possible to order anything at all and have it shipped as cheaply as possible. Companies such as Sears (US and Canada) offer a great “Ship to Gift Recipient” option when shopping on their website. Once the item is purchased, an option is presented to ship it as a gift. Could it get any more convenient?
Great Ideas for Small, Mail Friendly Christmas Gifts
Any of the following small gifts will save money on shipping by making it possible to use regular envelopes or flat rate boxes.
Gift Certificates and Cards
Gift certificates and gift cards are small, so they can be mailed in a regular envelope to keep costs down. These kinds of presents have the added advantage of allowing the recipient to choose whatever they want, so there’s no risk that they won’t appreciate the gift. When choosing a gift certificate or card, one should ensure that there is a location to redeem it near where the recipient lives.
Jewelry and Other Trinkets from the Heart
When the gift is being sent to someone very special, a gift card may seem very impersonal. Gifts like necklaces, bracelets, rings, or earrings are as unique as the person who gives them. Like gift cards, they are tiny, easy to ship, and can be bought in all different price ranges. It is important to get tracking and proper postal insurance with more expensive items.
Magazine Subscriptions
A subscription to a magazine makes an ideal present since it can be enjoyed all year long and is one of the simplest gifts to ship because the magazine publisher does it. To give a magazine subscription, simply visit the publisher’s website and order online with a credit card. All major magazines offer holiday subscriptions that they will send on the purchaser’s behalf to the gift recipient, and often at special gift giving subscription rates.
Other reading materials, such as books and special order items can be purchased through mega retailers online such as Amazon.com and sent directly to the gift recipient.
CDs, DVDs and Video Games
For movie buffs, music lovers and gaming enthusiast, a new addition to any collection makes a great present. Special shipping boxes and bubble envelopes are available at the post office and can be shipped for very little money. These gift items are already packed in a hard plastic protective cover, are lightweight and very easy to ship.
Unique presents are available to suit any recipient, and many gifts are very easy to ship. Taking advantage of flat rate shipping or online orders can help ensure that a gift giver’s generosity is focused more on the present than the shipping.
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