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AI reviews summary
The overall sentiment for PACK & SEND is highly positive, with consumers frequently praising the brand for its ability to handle complex logistics, such as retrieving lost property from airports and shipping fragile or oversized items. Many users highlight the professionalism of specific franchise branches and the speed of both domestic and international deliveries. However, a segment of users has reported significant frustrations regarding insurance claim delays, unexpected surcharges, and inconsistent communication when items are lost or damaged.
Pros
- Lost Property Retrieval: Highly effective at recovering items left at hotels or airports (specifically Sydney and Brisbane) and couriering them to owners quickly.
- Specialised Packing: Exceptional handling of fragile, high-value, or awkward items like artwork, musical instruments, and antiques, with many items arriving in pristine condition.
- Speed of Delivery: Frequent reports of items arriving earlier than the quoted timeframe, including overnight domestic shipping and rapid international transit (e.g., Australia to UK/China in under a week).
- Personalised Service: Strong commendations for franchise-level staff who provide proactive communication, help with complex paperwork, and offer "above and beyond" support.
Cons
- Claims and Insurance Issues: Significant friction regarding the insurance process, with reports of "ghosting" by staff, lengthy processing times (up to several months), and difficulty securing payouts for damaged goods.
- Unexpected Charges: Recurring complaints about "manual handling fees" or price hikes at drop-off that contradict initial online or phone quotes.
- Courier Reliability: Some reports of outsourced drivers failing to ring doorbells, leaving packages without required signatures, or delivering to incorrect addresses.
- System and IT Glitches: Occasional technical issues with the online booking system, specifically regarding the generation and printing of shipping labels.
Verdict
PACK & SEND is a reliable choice for consumers needing full-service logistics, particularly for fragile goods or lost property recovery where personalised handling is required. While the premium service often justifies the cost, users should be wary of potential surcharges not captured in online quotes and should note that their experience may vary depending on the specific franchise and the third-party courier used for the final leg of delivery.
I appreciate the team at mackay for helping us and going above and beyond. The dedication and commitment to proving high quality customer service is extraordinary. Thank you Show details · 1
I recently returned from holidays in Europe & left some clothing at my hotel. It was expensive clothing so I didn’t want to just leave it there. I didn’t know who to turn to for help getting my items back so I did a Google search & found Pack N Send Lilydale . What a life saver they were. They gave me a quote which was very reasonable & they… Read more · 1
organised all the paperwork for me. I received my clothing within a week & I can’t thank them enough. I highly recommend Pack n Send Lilydale to anyone.
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Great communication from the beginning right through, very helpful and transparent great price definitely would recommend to anyone that is looking to send stuff Show details · 1
Such a simple, efficient and pleasant way to post a large painting to USA…..many thanks guys! I’ll be back Ros McArthur Art Studio Show details · 1
Pack and Send Mt Druitt did an amazing job packing a very delicate and odd size/shaped car part for me. They sent it down to Melbourne in a good timeframe and the item arrived in perfect condition. Thanks guys. Show details · 1
great, super-fast and reliable and supportive customer service. received on time. Show details · 1
Many thanks to James and Heath at the Nailsworth Pack and Send for perfectly packing my vintage rocking horse and getting it safely sent to me in Melbourne. James also offered to go and look at the horse personally prior to its trip to help me with accurate pricing, which is going that bit further in customer service excellence. I wouldn’t hesitate to highly recommend them . Many thanks again Judy. Show details · 1
I booked and paid to have a parcel delivered to Laverton with Pack&Send in April. They finally told me 6 weeks later that they lost it. Weeks later they finally send me an insurance claim form. I was told that the claim has been submitted to the insurance company. Today I found out indirectly it will take at least another 3 months for the claim… Read more
to be processed and no idea if I will even get my money back.
Their arrogance and incompetence is undeniable. Not at all interested in any form of customer support and God help you if you want answers. In the meantime, Im down over $300+ and no faith in them doing the right thing. Stay clear from this company. Stick to Australia Post next time where you can talk with real people without tge imported attitude of a 3rd class service
They didn’t pick my parcel up for 4 days and when it finally did arrive - everything inside was broken. Do not recommend. Show details
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I returned a product from an online purchase. The address that was provided by the store was incomplete. I asked them to wait for me to get an updated address, after a few days they returned the product to my address without any previous contact and did not return the money paid for a delivery that was not made. I believe you can find other… Read more
better options from delivery companies. Be aware that if you have any problem with the delivery you will lose your money!
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Excellent honest service from Pack & Send. We left a bag at Mascot last Thursday and after contacting Pack & Send they picked it up and delivered it to Camden yesterday. We thank them so much. Show details · 3
Follow-up · We had the best service from Pack and Send Mascot. Everything in our bag was still there. So honest .don’t hesitate to use this great company.
Fantastic staff and 100% Service from the team at Pack&Send Bendigo.So pleased with everything you done for us. Show details · 2
Follow-up · Pack & Send in Bendigo looked after a very expensive Maton Guitar in a hard case for the V Twins Rock Duo.It was bubble wrapped and then put in a strong cardboard carton and sealed for transport from Victoria to Queensland. It arrived in perfect condition and actually quicker than expected.
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Package was not picked up after 7 days. I received no follow up emails or calls after calling about it not being picked up after 3 days. Have asked to cancel and get a refund. Show details
Follow-up · The package was valued at $100, meant to go around 142km from me and contained plastic products.
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In-depth reviews
Jenny from Pack and Send is hands down the best representative for the company ever. I have had what I can only describe as an ordeal with trying to get some material from one of our branches to another. Being so far away from Mackay, I had no way to effectively measure and weigh the boxes for transport. I kept being told by other companies that… Read more · 1
no one could help me without accurate information, or they would but at an extortionate cost.
Jenny was the ONLY person to step up and help. Nothing was too much trouble. No call went unanswered. She was kind, thoughtful, patient, considerate and above all else - an ambassador for Pack and Send. At all times, she reassured me that nothing was too much trouble, educated me on what Pack and Send could offer me in the future if I needed it and spoke with kindness and confidence in her colleagues at the other Pack and Send branches. It’s not often that I feel such confidence in using a company I have had such limited experience with, especially with the transportation of such sensitive material.
There is no doubt in my mind that I will be using Pack and Send for all my future courier needs, both personally and professionally. My only complaint is that I do not do more work out of Mackay, so I won’t get to speak to Jenny anywhere near as often as I would like.
What an outstanding experience!
Two days in a row have tried to book documents to be sent internationally. Yesterday had to cancel both sets of bookings as labels would not produce and despite Customer Support advising IT Department would get it sorted heard nothing back. Went to a physical location but was quoted an extra $50 on top of the online cost. Asked agent whether it… Read more
would be safe to try again online as I didn't want to have to add another $55.79 to a refund request (I've been told the refund could take 3 days for the two jobs that were cancelled yesterday). He said the labels should print fairly soon after booking the job and that it would be safe. More than an hour later (and another phone call to Customer Support) and I still don't have the labels. Better to book directly with DHL - it may cost more but you can be certain it will be done efficiently and promptly. In addition the agent at the store advised that the courier might arrive and if the labels still haven't arrived I could be charged a 'futile' pickup charge - despite the fact that it is 1. pack and send who send the labels, and 2. pack and send who book the courier.
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Pack & Send - On Saturday 11 August 2025, I visited the Blacktown Branch of Pack & Send for the first time under new management. The purpose of my visit was to send a birthday box of presents for my granddaughter in New Zealand. The customer service and information I received was absolutely fantastic. The team boxed up my items in such a… Read more · 1
careful, methodical and orderly manner - I was genuinely impressed by the level of care and attention given.
On Tuesday morning 12 August 2025, the staff kindly sent me a photo of my box, ready for pick up and shipment from Sydney to Auckland.
I was thrilled to know that my granddaughter’s box arrived safely and delivered to its destination at 11:12AM (Sydney time) today, Wednesday 13 August 2025, well in time for my granddaughter’s surprise.
A big thank you to Kate and the entire team for your professionalism, efficiency and warm service. I’m truly grateful and I look forward to being a returning customer many more times in the future,
With regards, Theresa
Recent reviews
Fast friendly service. Used Pack and Send Lilydale Australia to pick up a large item from an Auction House and ship it to New Zealand. very well packaged, fast and efficent delivery and communication. Highly recommend there services. Show details · 1
I had a great experience with Sundeep Singh at PAC and send Weatherall Park. He was extremely helpful, polite, and professional throughout my visit. Sundeep took the time to assist me properly and made everything much easier and more comfortable. His friendly attitude and excellent customer service really stood out. Thank you, Sundeep for your support and kindness - it was truly appreciated. Show details · 1
My.package had to be delivered 360kms away. Picked up Mon 25/5/26 and arrived on 27/5/26 on time for my sons birthday absolutely prompt and excellent service from 1st phone call to delivery. Show details · 1
Needed a package send back to our office in Brisbane so our employee dropped it into the Mackay Pack and Send Office. Received a call within less than an hour afterwards and everything was sorted for the package to be sent back. ETA was approximately 2 days but we received the item the very next day. Mackay Pack and Send where very professional… Read more · 1
and prompt and I highly recommend using them. I use Pack and Send in Brisbane as well and have never had a bad experience.
Very expensive cost including insurance, painting arrives damaged, they request quote to repair, I go out and get quote, they ghost me for 6 weeks not responding to 4 e-mails and then write me saying "it would be difficult to submit a claim." Beware here, poor packaging and charge for insurance but may not actually get insurance as if you need it, it is not available, Show details
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Excellent experience with PACK & SEND Mascot. We left an item behind at Sydney Airport, and they quickly retrieved it from the Lost & Found area in Terminal 2 before arranging fast, safe delivery to Northern NSW. Everything arrived within a couple of days. Great communication throughout and a highly reliable service—highly recommended. Show details · 1
Hi Andrew & Kelly, I just wanted to say that your customer service is exceptional. Whilst our volumes are currently tiny and sporadic, the service we receive on each engagement makes us feel like we are doing a million shipments with you every year! I remember when I met Andrew and said we just want to deal with good honest responsive… Read more · 1
down-to-earth people we can grow alongside of, and our entire team feel that vibe on each engagement, so thank you.
Cheers Tash Sales Operations Coordinator
I recently used Pack & Send Ringwood and was really impressed with the service. The team was efficient and professional from start to finish, and they kept me informed throughout the entire process. It’s rare to find a business that communicates so well — I always knew exactly where things were at. Highly recommend! Show details · 1
Jason Delaney (franchise owner) Wendouree, Ballarat was friendly and professional via phone calls and in person at the depot. My quote and transaction details were emailed promptly. Jason answered all my questions and the whole courier process was hassle free. My expensive musical item (guitar) arrived safely at the music shop destination. I am in the process of sending another guitar via Pack & Send. Many thanks Jason! Show details · 1
Was a bit lost on how to get some artworks sent from Sydney to Adelaide. A friend suggested Pack & Send, so I called and got onto Alex at their Marsfield location and I really got lucky as he knew what I needed and made the whole process very easy and well priced. Items were very well packed and arrived very quickly. Will be using again when I need more stuff shipped. Show details · 1
Excellent network of Franchise Partners who are committed to delivering an outstanding customer experience no matter what they are packing and shipping! Wonderful people backed by very knowledgeable people at head office! Show details · 1
Thanks again Mark, Pack and Send Wagga Wagga We had a last-minute issue and unfortunately our regular supplier had let us down. We at Origin wish to thank you Mark Gain and the Pack and Send team for you fast service last minute notice. Show details · 1
Very easy to deal with Pack & Send Lilydale. They had great communication and kept me updated with the status of my delivery. Including letting me know when it had arrived at the depot. Show details · 1
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