If you watch television you will have no doubt seen the adverts for price comparison web sites that have a database of the leading service providers. The aim of these web sites is to get the customer (you) the best deal on the service that you are looking for. To date we have seen comparison sites for things such as Credit Cards, Car Insurance, Home Insurance and now even Van Insurance. What people might not realise is that there are broker services out there that can also help you get the best deal on your International Courier service.

A broker service will effectively scour the market for the best deal, looking at all elements of their service history, length of service and products offered to the market. They will then create a menu of prices so that customers can compare to make the choice on what company is best for them.

Courier broker services aren’t new – they have just been a well-hidden secret for some time but we are now starting to see these types of services being presented to customers via the Internet.

The Internet provides a great platform for convenience. Rather than having to speak to a broker to get the best deal on your International Courier you can do it 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. That means you can even look up the best deals of Christmas day if you really want to.

By collating data from around the International Courier market the broker is in a great position to get you the best deal. The broker remains independent and does not work for any of the companies he promotes, and in most circumstances you won’t pay for the service provided by the broker as they earn commission once the pass the deal over to the courier company. It’s a win-win situation for everyone involved.

So why use a online broker rather than just ringing around? Firstly, convenience. By using the Internet based broker to get the best deal you can simply enter your requirements once and you will be presented with a list of prices. Secondly, the broker knows the market and knows what questions to ask when vetting the courier companies. A good broker will usually only include the better service providers so you know you are getting the best in terms of quality of service.