Popular Methods for Sending Gifts Back to the Philippines
> There are two popular methods that overseas Filipinos use when sending gifts back home. This is through the use of balikbayan boxes and the use of online shops. So which of these methods are the best in sending gifts back to the Philippines?
Popular Methods for Sending Gifts Back to the Philippines
The use of packages such as balikbayan boxes is considered as the traditional method that overseas Filipinos use when sending gifts back home, while the use of Philippine-based online shops are considered as the modern method for sending gifts back home.
Using Balikbayan Boxes
The use of balikbayan boxes first became popular when it was used by overseas Filipinos as packaging for their belongings as well as gifts for their loved ones when coming back home from abroad, hence the name “balikbayan” which literally means “returnee to one’s homeland” box.
The advantage of using balikbayan boxes, according to them, is its cost-efficiency compared to the use of other types of packages. This is because of its size, which is larger and bulkier, allowing them to send multiple items and gifts in one packaging.
The advantage of this is that if the items were sent in smaller packages or bags, then the cost would be significantly higher compared to the use of balikbayan boxes. This is the main reason why many overseas Filipinos have come to use balikbayan boxes to send their gifts back home. There is also the sense of uniqueness in terms of culture and practice when using balikbayan boxes.
However, there are several disadvantages to the use of balikbayan boxes when sending gifts back home. One of those is its delivery, which tends to take weeks to even a month before it arrives. There is also the lack of a solid delivery date. Another is the amount of time and effort put into arranging a balikbayan box.
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