Back to School Parcels - Shopping List and Shipping Tips

Summer is ending, and for many parents, it is time to prepare for the new school year. Meest has experience and, therefore, knows that the upcoming season for sending back to school parcels is now. Proper preparation for the day begins in advance. Our couriers and employees are ready to help you solve two pressing issues: what to put in the parcel and how to send it quickly, cheaply, and safely.

Back to School Parcels: What to Put in the Box

Back to school shopping tips always include advice on what products and quantities you need. It is essential to think through and buy its contents in advance. We have compiled an easy recommended list of what to buy for school shopping, especially for you to simplify the task and save your time significantly:

• Textbooks, notebooks, stationery. Advice for packing back to school parcels and placing goods: the contents must be securely packed. Place books on one side, stationery in a separate corner of the box, and pack it in a bag.
• Clothing and accessories. Here we put the school uniform, sweaters, socks, tracksuit, and waterproof shoes. Each item should be sorted separately.
• Lunch bags, sippy cups, food containers. It is worth updating these indispensable school accessories once a year. Plastic gets wrinkled and wears out.
• Electronic devices. Here, we put the calculator, headphones, and USB flash drive. You can wrap such items in bubble wrap together or separately.
• Sports equipment. The school program often includes sports. Remember to buy and add sneakers, a uniform, socks, and a water bottle.
• Personal items for education. This includes many different things. A student may need a spare mask, antiseptic, or napkins.

Back to school supplies shopping tips: Each item must be carefully packed and numbered, and the quantity in the customs declaration should correctly reflect it. It is worth writing down "ballpoint pen—5 pcs." or "A4 notebooks—3 pcs.", and not general words like "office supplies."

Back to School Supplies Shopping List and Packing Tips

There are simple rules that have been tested by our experience, so that your shipments delivery is received on time and without problems:

• Pack the goods in strong cardboard boxes, where you must indicate the sender's and recipient's addresses on both sides.
• Monitor the overall weight, which is especially important for international shipments. Please note that the shipping cost is calculated based on the largest of the actual and volumetric weights.
• Insurance and peace of mind. Automatic insurance is already included for shipments up to $60 US. However, customers can apply for an additional one of up to $800 US. When the parcel costs exceed $500, postal employees can check its contents in your presence.
• Always specify the exact quantity of each item in your school stationery shopping box when filling out the CN23 customs declaration. An example might look like "notebooks - 3, pens - 10", rather than general words. This way, you will avoid delays at customs.
• Make sure you have not put prohibited items in the package. The list of such goods is different for each recipient country. We usually write such information on our website.

Ways to save money on back to school shopping include calculating the dimensions and weight in combination with the price. Small shipments can cost as much as larger ones. Therefore, test our calculator to get more benefits and put in more things.

Back to School Supplies Shopping Tips - How to Send Quickly and Conveniently

The best time for back to school shopping is August. To do this, you need to place an order for all goods in advance. Also, some companies offer discounts on stationery during this period.

When does back to school shopping start? Often it is the end of July. However, stores operate according to their own schedules. Order and receive all items in advance and proceed to the next steps.

Preparation and Calculation

Go to our website, create a shipment, enter the data, and calculate the price. A smart online calculator will help you choose air or sea shipping. We also have a regular or express option.

Sending

Study and choose a convenient way to send your back to school supplies shopping list:

• Deliver it yourself to the nearest Meest point.
• Order a courier collection.

The second method is more popular.

Tracking

As soon as we have sent the parcel, the customer can track its movement in the Parcel Tracking section using an individual code. You can get it when placing an order.

Conclusion for Parents and Families

The Meest Canada logistic team understands how important it is to create the right school shopping list and prepare for school safely, on time, and reliably.

With Meest, let your special package for your schoolchild arrive quick and in perfect order. We hope our article answered what to buy for school shopping for classes and how to send it. We await your shipments and will happily deliver them to their destination.

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