One way that overseas Filipinos use when sending gifts back to the Philippines is with the use of balikbayan boxes. However, many of these overseas Filipinos had also come to use another method when sending gifts back home, and this is with the use of Philippine-based online shops. So which of these methods are the best when sending gifts back home?Traditional vs. Modern Methods of Sending Gifts Back HomeThe Pros of Traditional Methods The use of balikbayan boxes originated when a number overseas Filipinos had started to use large boxes as packages when returning home from abroad, hence the name “balikbayan” while literally means “returnee to one’s homeland”. The reason why they used these large boxes compared to stroller bags or smaller packages is because of its cost-efficiency. If the same amount of items stored in a balikbayan box is transported through small individua penny auctions l boxes or bags, the cost can be significant. And this is one of the reasons why many overseas Filipinos still use balikbayan boxes to send gift Philippines. As for comparison with the use of online shops, the advantage of using balikbayan boxes is that it allowed overseas Filipinos to send gift Philippines which are normally are normally rare in the Philippines, such as signature clothing, chocolates, snacks, toys, electronics, accessories, as well as common household items, canned goods, and toiletries, of which are normally not available in the Philippines.The Cons The disadvantage of using balikbayan boxes is the time and effort it takes to arrange and organize a balikbayan box. There is also the disadvantage of its delivery, which is said to take weeks to even a month before it arrives. This is because balikbayan boxes are normally transported through container ships.