Changes to postage June 2010

Unfortunately, for the first time in several years, we've been forced to increase our flat rate postage. Even though real costs have long risen beyond the $6 flat rate we offer you, we've been subsidising part of the cost of postage as an added benefit to our customers. With Australia Posts' move to sharply increase postage costs across the board, together with the rising cost of packaging materials, we can no longer afford to keep our postage at $6.

We still feel that our new flat-rate $8 postage within Australia offers our customers one of the best deals around, particularly as businesses adjust to the increase. Most customers will find they still save several dollars off the 'real' cost of postage, particularly on larger orders or with heavier items such as pattern books.

Here are a few tips to getting the most out of our flat-rate postage:

1. Plan ahead. Remember, no matter how large your order, we'll still only charge you the flat rate - think of it like a loyalty program that rewards you the more you spend each time. It takes a bit more planning, but if you think 1 or 2 projects ahead, you'll save more in the long run.

2. Order everything you think you will need for a project at the one time. If you fall a ball or two short or don't have the right needles, not only do you pay additional postage, but you also risk having to mix dyelots and will have to wait while we process your new order. In some cases the yarn may have been discontinued in the meantime, making your yarn difficult to source. Very frustrating when you're so close to getting finished!

3. Place your order together with a friend. Work out what you both need together (which is great fun too!) then get everything sent to the one address for a single delivery fee. You can divvy up your parcel when it arrives (and get a sneak peak at everything your friend ordered at the same time!)

We hope these tips help, and we look forward to helping you with all your knitting & crochet needs into the future.

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