Damaged parcel
It’s something that has happened to most of us, even if you’re shipping with Courierpoint; a much-anticipated delivery has finally arrived, but when you crack the box open, the contents are not in the condition that you expected. Whether they are your study books that got soggy on the way or a microwave that has been crushed, it is a devastating experience. It doesn’t have to be the end of the world though – taking delivery of that box doesn’t mean that there is nothing you can do if your goods are damaged when you open it up.
There is a claims procedure for these occasions, which allows our customers to claim back the value of their goods, as long as they have purchased liability for their shipment. In order to make sure that you get the money back for your damaged goods, you will need to make sure that you meet our claims criteria. And how do you do that? Well…
Our claims criteria:
Choose what you're sending wisely
Although Courierpoint makes it simple to ship most of your goods, there are some items that we believe are more difficult to move safely. Because these are more likely to be damaged in transit, many of the difficult to carry goods are on Couriepoint's Restricted items list. If you send a good on this list and it is damaged in transit, you will be unable to claim compensation.
Goods on the Compensation Exclusion include:
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list. For more information, read.
Pack properly
Because it takes a lot of effort and manpower to move packages around the world, the quality of your packaging is important. There are three easy steps to follow which will ensure that your parcel will arrive in the best condition possible:
If you can, try to use a brand-new box – old or used boxes often have weaknesses that could lead to damage.
One of the most common reasons for refusing compensation when your goods arrive damage is that the parcel has insufficient packaging. By proving that these guidelines have been properly followed, you have the best chance of getting compensation for your damaged goods.
For more information read our blog on labelling and packaging of items.
Claim carefully
When you make a claim, make sure that you leave your parcel in the same condition that it arrived in. Do not move it or tidy it, as this could cause problems over the course of your claim.
In order to receive compensation, you will need to make your claim within 14 days of the date the parcel was delivered. When you make your claim it should include the details of the delivery, photographs of both the damaged item and the packaging – to prove that the goods were packaged sufficiently – and any supporting documentation. You can submit your claim by email or post.
Once your claim has been received, Courierpoint will pursue it with our partner carrier. You will be kept informed of the proceedings, and the decision that is made. So free free to send a parcel to Japan without thinking too much or beign too stressed. Let us take your troubles and you can sit back and enjoy the small things in life.