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Satchel or box: which is cheaper to post?
Enter the parcel and two postcodes. We ask Australia Post for current prices and show prepaid satchels next to Parcel Post and Express Post in your own box.
When is a satchel cheaper?
A prepaid satchel has one price for anywhere in Australia, up to its weight limit. A box is priced by weight, size and distance. Light, flat items going interstate are usually cheaper in a satchel. Heavier items, or short trips within the same city, are often cheaper in a box. The only way to be sure is to compare the real prices, which is what this tool does.
How the size check works
We compare your parcel with the satchel's flat size and how much it can bulge. If a satchel size isn't in our list, we still show its price but don't treat it as the cheapest, so check that your item fits. Read more in our shipping guides or the shipping margin guide.