Birthdays are milestones to be celebrated. It, however, may seem difficult to celebrate with a person who is in a different country. Sending a birthday card is one of the most efficient ways to celebrate with someone who is in another country. Let’s look at the different ways that you can send birthday cards to someone in another country.
E-cards
E-cards are electronic birthday cards that have no geographic boundaries. The digital space has made sending birthday invitations and cards so convenient that you don’t have to worry about whether you’ll see the person on the day itself. E-cards come with several advantages including;
Personalization
The benefit of personalizing a birthday card is one that makes the gift special. You can use the person’s favourite colors when designing the card and include personalized messages. You’re certain that there’s no one else who’ll receive the same type of card that you design. This lets the receiver appreciate the time and effort that you took to design it.
Resourceful
You cut down on transport or shipping costs to another country if you design an e-card. You also save on the time and money that it takes to go shop for the card that you want to send. You simply need to have a reliable online connection and begin designing the card with all your creative juices flowing.
Quick
Physically sending a card to another country may take several days, depending on the mode of transport used. An electronic card or invitation, on the other hand, only takes a click of a button for it to reach the person you’re sending it to. This means that you don’t have to worry about the card reaching the person too early or late.
Multiple Cards
In case you’re sending out several birthday cards or invitations, you can do it in one simple process if you use e-cards. The messages are then able to reach many people at the same time. Efficient and reliable online platforms make this possible.
Eco-Friendly
No paper or plastic is used when designing an e-card. The process also doesn’t include any production processes that may harm the environment such as smoke. E-cards are the most eco-friendly of the types of birthday cards. This means you can comfortably design and send as many cards as you wish without contributing to any wastage or pollution.
Postal Services
You can alternatively use postal services when sending a birthday card to a person in another country. You, however, need to be prepared for the following factors:
Postal Errors
Cross country postal delivers have a higher error risk compared with local services. In the process of transportation, the card may reach an incorrect destination. The card may reach its final destination after the time that it was supposed to arrive. It may also be possible that the card may not reach the destination entirely.
Damage
The fact that the card has to travel quite a distance to reach the destination, it may become damaged in the process. It may get folded or develop corners, it may get dirty, and it may get opened during product inspection. These are factors that are out of both the sender and the receiver’s control. You won’t be able to get a refund for the damaged cards.
Send Through A Traveller
If you know a person who is travelling close to the place where the card is supposed to reach, you can ask for that person to deliver it for you. You can also place messages on travel boards asking for a person to carry out the favor. Platforms such as social media travel groups are some ways that you can check out. The factors that you need to be prepared for when going this route include:
Mistrust
If the traveller is a person who you aren’t familiar with, you may get some resistance to carry out the favor. This is because strangers won’t be too sure about the content in the envelope. Travellers have been framed for drug traffic or have been asked to carry drugs under the disguise of the product being harmless. Such scenarios may go through a traveller’s mind and cause resistance. This method is easier if you’re familiar with the person who is travelling.
Delay in Delivery
The traveller may not be able to deliver the card on time. You have to keep in mind that the traveller has a schedule set for the time that he or she lands at the destination. Delivering the birthday card might not be on the top of his or her priority list though it may be for you.
Failing to Deliver
The traveller may not be able to deliver the card even if he or she thought that it was going to be possible. Unforeseen events take place, especially in a space that is foreign to one. This may mean that the card might not reach the destination that it was supposed to.
It appears that the best way to send a birthday card to a person who is in a different country is through sending an e-card. It’s quick and efficient, so you’re guaranteed that the person will receive the card through digital platforms.
Other options include sending through post despite the disadvantages. You can also send the card with a person who is travelling to the area where you need to send the card. You’ll also need to consider that you might not find a person willing to do the favor for you, delaying or even failing delivery altogether.
