Tracing and item is a premium service in the post office. Not all items sent through the post office will be traceable. This is because the post office will accept almost any type of mail for delivery at minimal fees, and yes the post office is popular for cheap rates.
Ordinary items, mostly letters, are not traceable because they are not allocated any bar code at the time of posting. This means that even if the mail bags they will be enclosed to is traceable, but ordinary items inside wont be known. All the post office can trace is the mail bag to a particular destination, which may or may not contain your ordinary item inside.
Some parcels, known as small packets, may not be traceable because they have features of an ordinary letter.
Rule of thumb for traceable items:
1. If you have to deliver the item at the counter to have it posted, then it most likely will be traceable. Most such items are allocated a track and trace bar code. You will be given this par code most of the times yet in some cases you may not. Keep the code for future use in case your item needs to be traced. Some postal administrations provide self track and trace service through their websites while others would do the tracking for you when you call.
2. If the item has an additional charge other than postage, it most likely qualifies for being allocated a tracking bar code.
3. If the item is posted under specific parcel service within the post office, such as EMS, then it will definitely be traceable through a bar code.
The Bold Desired Customer
If you want to be sure, it is encouraged for you to inquire as to whether your item will be traceable or not. Postal or counter officers will be happy to assist. Ask to find out if you can do the track and tracing yourself or you have to call in for assistance. you will gladly be given the information.
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