[PL] How do I pack an OLX parcel?

OLX is one of the most popular auction portals in Poland. It is used by both entrepreneurs and private individuals. When listing items for sale, it is a good idea to prepare your stock in advance in order to properly prepare the goods for shipment. Below you will find information and advice on how to pack an OLX parcel so that it reaches the recipient intact.

Packing parcels for shipping via OLX – how to do it right?

Every warehouseman and person responsible for shipping goods should know how to pack a parcel. OLX, as a sales portal, provides simple instructions to ensure that prepared parcels arrive at their destination without problems. If you regularly sell goods via this auction site, it is essential that you have the necessary operational materials. Only then will you be able to prepare impeccable consignments that not only reach the recipient in full, but also influence the satisfaction of potential customers.

So how do you pack an OLX parcel? It’s simple. All you need to do is follow a few tips:

carefully measure the item you are sending and the cardboard box you intend to send it in,
make sure that the packaging is rectangular, if the dimensions are irregular, the parcel will be classified as non-standard and may be rejected by the courier company,
try to minimise empty spaces in the package – use parcel fillers, e.g. bubble wrap, for this purpose,
choose a cardboard box made of strong corrugated cardboard – this should be resistant to mechanical damage and the impact of unfavourable external conditions,
close the parcel so that third parties are not able to open it easily and the parcel does not open by itself,
use only professional tools, accessories and operating materials for packing OLX parcels,
label the parcel with the transport label in a visible place so that the courier can easily identify the parcel.

These are simple, but how useful tips on how to pack an OLX parcel. Follow the above tips and you will see that your parcels will always be delivered to the recipients intact. The tips listed are also a hint for people who are looking for information on how to pack clothes on Vinted. The procedures are similar, as are the packing materials – after all, you can also sell clothes, shoes and household accessories on OLX.

Does the size of the parcel on OLX matter?

Of course it does. The larger the parcel is prepared for shipping, the higher the shipping cost will be. In addition, courier companies cooperating with OLX impose certain restrictions on sellers regarding the maximum weight and size of the parcel. If the prepared parcel exceeds the regulations, it will unfortunately not be picked up by the courier.

Before starting the process of packing the goods for shipment via OLX, it is necessary to determine the size of the parcel and then prepare a cardboard box that perfectly meets the conditions imposed by the carrier. This will help you avoid many problems related to unclaimed parcels or parcel returns.

How to pack a parcel on OLX? Step by step

Preparing parcels for shipping on OLX is not as difficult as it may seem. All you need to do is to start with the necessary packing materials. This includes accessories and items such as:

packing tape dispenser for sealing parcels,
stretch foil,
bubble envelopes, i.e. those with air bubbles,
warning stickers for parcels,
foil and decorative packaging,
tubes and envelopes for packaging,
corrugated cardboard boxes.

Once you have assembled everything you need for shipping and packaging the goods at the warehouse back office, you can proceed with the actual procedure for preparing the shipment. This one goes as follows:

Prepare a cardboard box that is the right size to fit the goods in.
Secure the item to be shipped, e.g. with bubble wrap or cardboard filler.
Place the item in the corrugated cardboard box.
Fill in the empty spaces with filler and cover the box with a cardboard divider.
Close the box with packing tape.
Label the parcel with a packing slip and warning stickers.
Hand over the consignment to the courier.

As you can see, the whole procedure on how to pack an OLX parcel is quite simple. In most cases, you won’t spend more than a dozen minutes preparing your parcel, although a lot depends on the size of the parcel and the amount of goods to be collected and secured for transport.

OLX parcel shipping – summary

If you’re in the business of selling goods at a distance, it’s essential to know how to pack an OLX parcel. This is essential to be able to send goods safely to your customers, without any risk of damaging the items in transit. What’s more, if you don’t secure your goods properly, your insurer may refuse to pay compensation for damaged property, even if it was damaged through the fault of the carrier.