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Receiving and sending parcels

A lot can go wrong when you send a parcel. The parcel is damaged, lost or misplaced by the deliverer. 

How can consumers protect themselves? And what should you do if one of these things happens? 

We look at your rights when you receive a parcel and explain what you need to know when you send a parcel across borders

A parcel is delivered by the parcel carrier.

Delayed delivery and parcel loss

When ordering online, you should always keep an eye on the delivery time. Especially if you need the goods by a certain date. If your order is damaged or lost in transit, the retailer is liable.

A person is standing at a parcel station with a parcel and typing something on the input screen.

Sending packages

How do I find a reliable shipping company to send a parcel to another EU country? We look at comparison sites such as Packlink, Eurosender or Parcelmonkey and explain what liability there is in case of loss or damage to the package.

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