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When Change Brings Opportunity: How a Postal Shift Cut My Costs
Big carrier changes can feel disruptive—especially for international sellers used to stability. Recently, a major European postal service (PostNord) announced it would stop handling letter deliveries from 2026. I do send some 1500 letters yearly with lightweight movie memorabilia this way.
As an online seller moving hundreds of parcels and letters worldwide each month, postage is a critical expense. Like many, the initial reaction to news of a postal shakeup was concern over rising costs and added hassle. But after exploring alternatives and negotiating new shipping arrangements, this “forced” change ended up saving my business around 2,000 USD per year in postage fees from 2026—proof that change can spark unexpected wins!
What You Can Learn and Apply:
- When a carrier changes or pulls out, don’t assume higher costs—dig deep, compare rates, and seize the chance to optimize your workflow.
- New providers or market entrants often introduce more competitive rates or better parcel services to win business.
- For any international seller: Change in logistics is inevitable. Whenever it happens, proactively seek volume discounts, consolidate shipments if possible, and ask your provider about business pricing rather than default consumer rates.
- Even long-standing mail habits can be reimagined for lower costs and better performance—in this case, the outcome was reliably cheaper rates for outbound mail.
Change isn’t always comfortable, but it can often be a hidden gem for anyone willing to adapt quickly. Are you facing similar changes or logistical upgrades in your business? Share your experience and tips below—let’s keep helping each other thrive through market shifts!
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When Change Brings Opportunity: How a Postal Shift Cut My Costs
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