Separate your things. Don't ship anything you'll need immediately when you arrive to your destination because international delivery can take months, especially when opting for the most cost-effective method.
Since most postal services charge by and have restrictions for weight, put everything you want to send on a scale.
Go to your nearest post office to purchase shipping materials. While you can buy these things at a retail store, you'll prevent possible repacking by choosing a postal service-made box. Also, ask about weight limitations, cost estimates and payment methods so you won't be surprised later.
Arrange your things in the box, keeping empty space to a minimum so nothing shifts while in transit. Fill anything hollow, such as shoes, and use flat materials like books as reinforcement along the walls of the box. If including textiles like clothes or towels, put them to good use as protective wrapping for any fragile or breakable items.
Once you've taped up your parcel, bring it to your local post office. To save money, choose economy shipping, which usually travels on the ground, including by boat. Select and pay for extra features, such as signature confirmation and insurance. You also have to fill out customs information and declare what kind of goods fill your box if mailing internationally.
