Looking for cheap parcel delivery this Christmas? Then here are five reasons why an on-line courier middleman could help save you money.

1.  Cheaper than going direct.
Strange but true! If you’re sending parcels this Christmas you’ll get a cheaper price booking a courier collection through a middleman like Collectmyparcel.com. That’s because middlemen buy thousands of collections and pass some of their bulk-buying discount back to you.

2.  Get the best price for the parcel you’re sending.
The quote and book service enables you to quickly identify which courier and courier product best meets your needs, whether that be price, delivery specification or even collection cut-off time. Instead of phoning around or searching the Internet for the best deal, you can get quotes from household name companies like City Link, Yodel and Parcelforce in seconds. It makes sending parcels a bit easier.

3. Send a parcel just about anywhere in the world.
Whether you’re sending parcels to America, Australia, Europe or right here in the UK, parcel middlemen can quote for you. What’s more you can choose between air or road routes, which is another opportunity to save some money.

4. No need for a trip to the Post Office.
Book a courier collection and your parcels will be collected directly from the address that you specify. That means there’s no need to make a special trip out to the Post Office (saving you some petrol, bus fare and perhaps even parking).

5. Choose from different delivery specifications.
If necessary you can opt for premium delivery options if time is of the essence. Perhaps you need to send a parcel Sameday or need a Saturday delivery. Or if time is more flexible you can save money by choosing a Next Day service or even a 48hr delivery.

How much money could a courier save you when sending your parcels this year?