What can I send through Online Book & Pay vs In-store?
There are No Limits at PACK & SEND and you can choose the level of service that meets your needs – either our Retail Service Centres or the automated online self-service system.
However, some items cannot be sent through the Online Book & Pay platform – as they are not compatible with our automated ‘Do-it-yourself’ system. These items are classified as ‘Prohibited Online Goods.’
Below you will also find a quick reference guide as to what can and cannot be sent through our Online Book & Pay system and Service Centres.
Pre-packed Boxes and Satchels: Examples Include | Online Self-Service – Book & Pay | Service Centre |
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Boxes Satchels |
Parcels booked online must: – be properly packed to a standard ensuring safe transit through the general freight network |
Service Centres can handle: – both packed and unpacked goods (we can professionally package) |
Other Types of Goods: Below is a quick reference guide to some of the common categories of goods that may only be sent through our Retail Service Centres. | ||
Auctions / Airports | Online Self-Service | Service Centre |
You cannot book pickups from Grays Online, Auction houses, airports or any location where a pickup letter of authority is required, through the Online Self-Service. |
Yes – PACK & SEND Service Centres can arrange pickups from Grays Online, auctions houses, airports or places requiring a pickup letter of authority. | |
Antiques/Sculptures/Works of Art/ Prints/Picture Frames: Examples Include | Online Self-Service | Service Centre |
Antiques Artworks Sculptures |
Antiques, sculptures, framed artworks, paintings, canvas art, prints and picture frames cannot be sent through the Online Self-Service. |
Yes – PACK & SEND Service Centres can send antiques, sculptures, framed artworks, paintings, canvas art & prints. |
Crockery/Vases/Porcelain/Ceramics: Examples Include | Online Self-Service | Service Centre |
Crockery Vases Toilets |
Crockery, vases, porcelain and ceramics cannot be sent through the Online Self-Service. |
Yes – PACK & SEND Service Centres can send crockery, vases, porcelain items and ceramics. |
Glass Items: Examples include | Online Self-Service | Service Centre |
Wine glasses Crystal Items |
Glass items cannot be sent through the Online Self-Service. |
Yes – PACK & SEND Service Centres can send glass items. |
Monitors/Computers/Printers/TVs: Examples include | Online Self-Service | Service Centre |
LCD /Plasma Screens Laptops Printers |
Monitors, computers, printers and televisions cannot be sent through the Online Self-Service. |
Yes – PACK & SEND Service Centres can send Monitors, computers, printers and televisions. |
Engines/Automotive Panels/Mag Wheels/Tyres: Examples include | Online Self-Service | Service Centre |
Engines Mag Wheels Panels |
Engines, Automotive parts, panels, mag wheels and tyres cannot be sent through the Online Self-Service. |
Yes – PACK & SEND Service Centres can send engines, automotive parts, panels, mag wheels, car parts and tyres. Some restrictions apply. Engines must be completely devoid of all traces of oil and fuel. |
Lithium & Metal Batteries (or goods containing these batteries): Examples include | Online Self-Service | Service Centre |
Mobile Phones Batteries Other devices |
Lithium Ion or Metal batteries (or goods containing these batteries) cannot be sent through the Online Self-Service. |
Yes – PACK & SEND Service Centres can send Lithium Ion or metal batteries (or goods containing these batteries). Some restrictions may apply depending on the type and number of batteries being sent and the mode of freight by which the goods are travelling. NOTE: Lithium batteries cannot be sent on their own. |
Furniture & Whitegoods: Examples include | Online Self-Service | Service Centre |
Whitegoods Lounges Furniture Beds |
Fridges, Microwaves, freezers, oven cooking plates, water heaters, air conditioners, clothes dryers, dining tables, lounges, chairs & any other whitegoods or furniture* cannot be sent through the Online Self-Service. |
Yes – PACK & SEND Service Centres can send fridges, microwaves, freezers, oven cooking plates, water heaters, air conditioners, clothes dryers, dining tables, lounges, chairs & any other whitegoods or furniture. |
Inks/Toner Cartridges: Examples include | Online Self-Service | Service Centre |
Inks/Toner |
Inks and toner cartridges cannot be sent through the Online Self-Service. |
Yes – PACK & SEND Service Centres can send Inks and toner cartridges. NOTE: Some restrictions do apply.
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Jewellery/Gold and other Valuable Items: Examples include | Online Self-Service | Service Centre |
Diamond Rings Other Jewellery |
Jewellery, gold or silver articles, precious stones, cash, coins, bullion, bonds, banknotes, deeds, bills of exchange, credit cards, gift cards and other documents representing money cannot be sent through the Online Self-Service. |
Yes – PACK & SEND Service Centres may on occasion be able send Jewellery/Gold and other valuable items. Some restrictions do apply. |
Dangerous/Hazardous Goods: Examples include | Online Self-Service | Service Centre |
Flammable liquids Flammable gases Aerosol |
Dangerous and hazardous goods cannot be sent through the Online Self-Service. |
No – PACK & SEND does not carry, nor perform other services regarding, goods which are in our sole opinion are dangerous or hazardous goods. PACK & SEND may at its discretion accept some dangerous goods for carriage (such as Lithium Batteries with some restrictions applicable).
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Scientific Equipment: Examples include | Online Self-Service | Service Centre |
Microscopes Laboratory Equipment |
Scientific equipment cannot be sent through the Online Self-Service. |
Yes – PACK & SEND Service Centres can send Scientific equipment. |
Livestock / Animals / Plants / Trees: Examples include | Online Self-Service | Service Centre |
Flowers/plants Hens Household Pets |
Livestock, animals, bloodstock, plants, trees, seeds & flowers cannot be sent through the Online Self-Service. |
No – New Zealand PACK & SEND Service Centres can’t send Livestock and animals but can arrange to send plants, trees, seeds & flowers on a case by case basis. Restrictions will apply. . |
Motor Bikes/Scooters/Cars/Motorised Vehicles: Examples include | Online Self-Service | Service Centre |
Motor bikes Scooters |
Motor bikes, scooters, gearboxes and other motorised vehicles cannot be sent through the Online Self-Service, |
Yes – PACK & SEND Service Centres can send motor bikes, scooters, gearboxes and other motorised vehicles. |
Wine/Spirits/Liquids: Examples include | Online Self-Service | Service Centre |
Wine Bottles Liquids |
Wine, spirits and other liquids cannot be sent through the Online Self-Service. |
Yes – PACK & SEND Service Centres can send wine, spirits and other liquids, excluding hazardous and dangerous goods. Restrictions may apply. |
Unaccompanied Personal Effects/Unaccompanied Baggage: Examples include | Online Self-Service | Service Centre |
Clothing Shoes Luggage |
Unaccompanied Personal Effects (UPEs) cannot be sent through the Online Self-Service when shipping internationally. |
Yes – PACK & SEND Service Centres can send unaccompanied personal effects. Some restrictions do apply based on sanctions imposed by the government in the destination country. |
Firearms/AmmunitionWeapons: Examples include | Online Self-Service | Service Centre |
Firearms (incl parts), ammunition, replica weapons, knives, swords and other weapons |
No – PACK & SEND does not carry Firearms (incl parts), ammunition, replica weapons, knives, swords and other weapons | |
Frozen/Chilled Foods: Examples include | Online Self-Service | Service Centre |
Fruit & Veg Meat |
Frozen or chilled meat, seafood or foodstuffs cannot be sent through the Online Self-Service. |
Yes – PACK & SEND Service Centres can send frozen or chilled meat, seafood or foodstuffs. Restrictions may apply. Special arrangements are required for temperature controlled shipments. |
Marble & Other Stone: Examples include | Online Self-Service | Service Centre |
Marble, quartz, caesar stone, other stone or imitation stone & tiles products cannot be sent through the Online Self-Service. |
Yes – PACK & SEND Service Centres can send marble, quartz, caesar stone, other stone or imitation stone & tiles products. | |
Palletised Goods | Online Self-Service | Service Centre |
Palletised or items needing pallet jacks / forklifts cannot be sent through the Online Self-Service. |
Yes – PACK & SEND Service Centres can send palletised or items needing pallet jacks / forklifts. | |
Perfume | Online Self-Service | Service Centre |
Perfume cannot be sent through the Online Self-Service. |
Yes – PACK & SEND Service Centres can send perfume through the road or rail network only (not via air). | |
Passports | Online Self-Service | Service Centre |
You cannot send passports through the Online Self-Service. | Yes – PACK & SEND Service Centres can arrange to send passports. | |
PO Boxes & Locked Bags | Online Self-Service | Service Centre |
You cannot send goods to PO Boxes & locked bags through the Online Self-Service. | Yes – PACK & SEND Service Centres can send to PO boxes & Locked bags. |