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Modern Methods of Sending Gifts back to the Philippines by Samantha Forest





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There are a number of ways in which overseas Filipinos can send gifts back to the Philippines. One way is through the use of balikbayan boxes, which is considered as the traditional method of send gift to Philippines. However, other than the use of balikbayan boxes, many overseas Filipinos have also used the modern methods of sending gifts back home, which is through the use of Philippine-based online shops.

Modern Methods of Sending Gifts back to the Philippines The use balikbayan boxes were considered as the only means in which overseas Filipinos can send gifts back home. Compared to conventional packages, balikbayan boxes are normally bigger and bulkier, allowing overseas Filipinos to send more items and gifts to their loved ones.

Because of this, balikbayan boxes became more cost-efficient compared to using conventional packages in sending gift to Philippines. However, there are a number of disadvantages to using these packages. One is its delivery which takes more time compared to using conventional packages, normally taking weeks to even a month. Another is the lack of a solid delivery date.

Although at a disadvantage, many overseas Filipinos still uses these boxes to cheaply send gifts back home. However, other than the use of balikbayan boxes, many overseas Filipinos have also used a new method in sending gifts, which is through the use of online shops in the Philippines.

Online shops first became popular because of the convenience it gave to its customers, such as by allowing them to do their shopping while at work or while relaxing at home. Because of this, many overseas Filipinos have gained a lot of advantage in using online shops to send gift to Philippines.

Because of online shops, overseas Filipinos were given the chance to finally send gifts to the Philippines with relative ease, allowing them to focus more on other important manners than to put too much effort and time in arranging a balikbayan box. However, the main reason why online shops became more popular is because of its delivery services as well as wider collections of gift items.

Speed of delivery Compared to send balikbayan boxes back to the Philippines, which is known to take weeks to even a month in delivery, online shops are known to offer a much faster way to send gifts. Online delivery services are said to take 2 to 5 working days, while other online shops, such as MyFlowerDepot, can even offer a 24-hour delivery service on all their collection of flowers.

More gifts Another major advantage of using online shops is because of its wider collection of gift items, including gifts which are normally impossible to send through the use of balikbayan boxes or any other types of packages such as bouquets of flowers, foods such as the popular Philippine lechon, home appliances, as well as vehicles.For more information visit to our site at http://www.myflowerdepot.com

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