Gift Shipping · Holiday Season
As the holiday season approaches, your MBE Center arranges gift shipments across France, Europe and internationally. For fragile or delicate items, it also offers packing solutions designed to protect them in transit.
REQUEST A QUOTEFor holiday shipments, include your preferred delivery date when requesting a quote.
Your MBE Center offers protective packing tailored to your gift. For shipping, the team advises you on the available options based on the destination and your preferred delivery date.
How your MBE Center helps
Protective packing helps keep your gift safe in transit. Shipping gets it to its destination. Your MBE Center offers both services, together or separately.
Ceramics, collectibles or unusually shaped gifts: your Center selects suitable packaging and cushioning materials to prepare your item for transport.
Your MBE Center helps you choose from the available shipping options, taking into account the destination, the nature of your gift and your preferred delivery date. For international shipments, the team explains which formalities may apply. Once the shipment is registered, you can track its progress using the tracking number provided, depending on the service selected.
A personal touch
A greeting card, a printed message, a label or custom paper stationery: add a personal touch to your gift. Your MBE Center can help create and print these materials.
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For a gift sent within France, your Center advises you on shipping options based on its weight, dimensions and your preferred delivery date.
Shipping requirements vary by country. Some European destinations outside the EU involve customs formalities. Your Center helps you prepare the necessary information.
The type of gift, its declared value and restrictions in the destination country may affect the shipment. Your Center helps you review the available options and required documents.
Perfumes, bottles and battery-powered devices: certain gifts are subject to restrictions depending on the destination and carrier. Find more information in our parcel shipping FAQ.
Getting ready to request a quote
To assess your shipment and prepare a tailored quote, your MBE Center considers four key details:
Type of item, any special fragility and an estimated value if needed.
Estimated weight and dimensions, including whether protective packing is needed.
Destination country and delivery address, along with any special requirements.
Your preferred delivery date, so the Center can assess available options.
During the holiday season, include your preferred delivery date in your request. Available options and delivery times depend on the destination, the contents and when the parcel is handed over.
Customer reviews
Three real experiences: a gift sent to Italy, a carefully packed present for a godson and a holiday parcel delivered to Québec.
“I entrusted them with a parcel to send a personal gift to Italy. The team handled the entire shipment. I have no complaints; everything went perfectly.”
“I used their service to send a gift to my godson. Excellent 👍 It arrived quickly, was very well protected, and they gave me great packing advice.”
“Thank you for your professionalism! My Christmas parcel arrived in Québec as promised, well packed and on time!”
Frequently asked questions
Essential information to help you prepare your shipment and request a quote.
Shipping a fragile item? Explore our dedicated services ↗Your Center considers the destination, weight and dimensions, the type of item and the services requested. The price is provided in the quote prepared for your shipment.
Yes. Protective packing is a separate service that can be requested with or without shipping arrangements. The choice of packing depends on the item.
Depending on the destination and contents, declarations, supporting documents or charges may apply. Labelling a shipment as a gift does not automatically exempt it from customs formalities.
Once your shipment is registered, you can use its tracking number to check its progress, depending on the selected service. Track your shipment with MBE.
Include the destination and preferred delivery date in your initial request. Your Center will review the available options; delivery times depend on the country, contents and handover date.
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