GEI uses UK postal service Royal Mail for all U.K. orders under 2 kilgrammes in weight. Heavier items are sent using worldwide or local courier services. Tracking is not used for Royal Mail items, but is provided for all courier delivered items. Overseas orders are sent by Royal Mail Air Mail for smaller items,and heavier items are sent by International courier services.
Books are packed using card for paperbacks and bubble wrap for hardbacks. Card may also be used for the heaviest hardbacked books. Plastic envelopes are used for most items. Large sets such as Encyclopaedias are sent in strong cardboard boxes using courier services.