Free Delivery on Packaging in Australia: When to Stock Up

Packery charges one flat delivery fee per order, set by whether your postcode is metro or regional, and delivery becomes free once an order passes a set amount. There is no minimum order. The current fees and free-delivery amounts are on the shipping page, and checkout shows the exact delivery cost for your postcode before you pay. Delivery is Australia-wide. It is not worth it for slow sellers or products you have not tried yet.

Key takeaways

• Delivery is one flat fee per order, metro or regional, and free above a set order amount (see shipping).
• There is no minimum order, so a small top-up order is always possible.
• All orders are prepaid online, so stocking up ties up cash upfront.
• Damaged or faulty items are replaced or refunded free; unopened stock cartons can be returned within 7 days of delivery (10% restocking fee, return delivery at your cost).
• Bulk up on fast-moving staples like cups, clamshells and bags; order new or seasonal lines in single cartons.

How does free delivery on packaging work?

Each order pays one flat delivery fee, and the fee depends only on your delivery postcode: metro or regional. Once an order passes the free-delivery amount for your zone, delivery costs nothing. There is no minimum order, so you can order a single carton and simply pay the flat fee.

Delivery time is 3–5 business days to capital cities and 4–6 business days regional, which matters as much as the fee when you are deciding how much buffer stock to hold. The current fees and free-delivery amounts are on the shipping page, and the checkout works them out for your postcode.

When is it worth stocking up to get free delivery?

Stocking up makes sense when the extra cartons are items you will definitely use before your next order, such as your everyday cups, containers and bags. In that case you are buying stock you need anyway, just earlier, and the delivery fee disappears.

It tends to work well when:

• You have dry, clean storage. Keep cartons off the floor and somewhere dry. If they end up stacked in a damp corridor or a hot shed, the saving is not worth the risk of damaged stock.
• The items move every week. Coffee cups, clamshells and carry bags are daily-use items for many cafés and takeaway shops. A spare carton of these rarely sits for long.
• Your cash flow can carry it. All orders are prepaid online, so a larger order means paying for weeks of stock in one go.
• You are regional. The regional fee is higher and delivery takes 4–6 business days, so fewer, larger orders also reduce the chance of running short while waiting.

When should you order smaller and just pay the flat fee?

Order smaller when you are trying a new product, when an item sells slowly, or when storage and cash are tight. A single flat delivery fee is often cheaper than holding cartons you do not need yet.

The returns rule is the main reason to be careful. Unopened stock cartons can be returned within 7 days of delivery (10% restocking fee, return delivery at your cost), and damaged or faulty items are replaced or refunded free. So if you are unsure whether a new container suits your menu, buy one carton, test it with your food, and add more on the next order. Seasonal and event items, such as large catering trays, are also better ordered close to when you need them.

Which products are worth buying in bulk?

Staples with steady daily use are the best candidates for stocking up. Each product page shows the current carton price and the price per item, so you can compare like for like with your current supplier. These are common staples from the range:

For more on buying containers by the carton, see our guide to takeaway containers in bulk, or browse the full takeaway containers range.

Which one should I buy?

Match your bulk order to what your venue goes through fastest:

• Cafés: the 8oz Aqueous Coated Coffee Cups – Double Wall Art Print and 12oz Kraft Coffee Cups – Lined SW Print 90mm are daily-use items, so they are sensible to hold extra cartons of.
• Takeaway shops and food trucks: the 9x6x3 Sugarcane Takeaway Container – Unbleached Clamshell suits burgers, chips and mains, and pairs with the Kraft Bag – 2WB Flat for small items like pastries or sides.
• Asian, noodle and rice dishes: the 32oz PLA Takeaway Container – Coated Noodle Box handles larger serves; the PLA Takeaway Container – Coated Lunch Box Extra Large works for full lunch or meal-prep portions and can be custom printed.
• Delivery-heavy venues: add the Kraft Cutlery – Pouch With Napkin so each order goes out with cutlery and a napkin in one pack.
• Caterers: the 80mm Corrugated Plate – Brown Rectangle Catering Tray Large High Sides is bulky, so order it per event rather than storing many cartons.

If you serve smaller portions, sides or samples, our guide to small takeaway containers covers the options.

Can I mix products to reach the free delivery amount?

Yes. The free-delivery amount applies to the whole order, so cups, containers, bags and cutlery can all be combined in a single order. Since there is no minimum order, there is no penalty for ordering under it either; you simply pay the flat metro or regional fee.

A practical approach is to keep a running list of your fast movers and check stock levels on the same day each week. When several staples are getting low together, combine them into one order. When only one item is short, order that carton on its own and pay the flat fee rather than buying extra stock you do not need.

How ordering works

There is no minimum order. Delivery is one flat fee per order by postcode zone, free above a set order amount, and takes 3–5 business days to capital cities and 4–6 business days regional (see shipping). All orders are prepaid online. Damaged or faulty items are replaced or refunded free; unopened stock cartons can be returned within 7 days of delivery (10% restocking fee, return delivery at your cost). See our returns page. To reorder your regular staples quickly, use quick order.

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