Hermes: determine bulky goods prices

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If you want to send your parcel as bulky goods at Hermes, you have to calculate additional fees on top of the usual prices. You can determine the costs using an online calculator.

Parcels that have an atypical shape, are particularly unwieldy or have protruding parts are referred to as bulky goods. Since the amount of work involved in sorting parcels is greater and often has to be done manually, you have to pay higher prices for sending these parcels. This also applies to the delivery person Hermes.

Prices for shipping bulky goods

  • What exactly is bulky goods is specified in the delivery company's general terms and conditions. At Hermes, this term includes all packages that are not cuboid and have protruding parts, such as bicycles, certain furniture or surfboards.
  • For bulky goods, you pay an additional fee at Hermes in addition to the usual package prices. This is currently 9.40 euros. The bulky goods fee is due regardless of the size and weight of your package.
  • In some cases you can avoid sending your package as bulky goods. Try to disassemble the item as much as possible and pack it in a box.

Calculate costs at Hermes

  • Via the website of Hermes you can calculate the total cost of shipping your bulky goods.
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  • Fill out the send form and enter the size and destination of your package here. Check the box under Bulky goods.
  • Finally, decide whether you want to hand in the parcel at the branch or have it picked up at your front door.
  • Note that if you print and buy the package stamps online, you will pay lower prices. However, this offer is only valid for certain package sizes.
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