The biggest mistake that raises a shipping bill is sending every parcel on its own. International shipping is priced on the chargeable weight of each shipment, and the first pound is always the most expensive; that is why three small parcels cost far more than one box carrying all of them. Consolidation and repacking are free with us, and here is what that means in numbers.
The example, in the calculator’s numbers right now
You bought three items from three stores, and each arrived in its own parcel weighing two pounds. If each parcel shipped on its own by Economy, you would pay $74 three times, which is $222. We consolidate them into one box weighing 6 lb and you pay only $101: a saving of 55% on the cost.
| Method | What you pay by Economy | By Express |
|---|---|---|
| 3 parcels × 2 lb shipped separately | $74 | $82 |
| One consolidated box, 6 lb | $101 | $113 |
| 5 parcels × 1 lb shipped separately | $72 | $80 |
| One consolidated box, 5 lb | $95 | $106 |
The numbers are read from the calculator the moment the page opens, so they are what you pay today, not an estimate. In the five-parcel example the saving comes to 74%.
Why does consolidation save this much?
- The first pound is the most expensive: it carries the carrier’s cost of pickup, clearance and handling, and every pound after it is much cheaper. A parcel shipped on its own pays that first pound in full.
- Empty cartons are charged: every store sends a box bigger than its contents; we open them and repack into a right-sized box, which brings down the volumetric weight.
- One clearance instead of three: one set of documents, customs duties calculated once if your country charges them, and one tracking number to follow.
How to request consolidation from your account
- In My Shipments you see every parcel that has arrived in your name, with its weight and photos, and from there you select the parcels you want to ship together.
- Check the repacking option if the cartons are roomy or the contents are light; we keep the original boxes of valuable products and remove only the empty space.
- Choose the service (Economy, Express or DHL) and the destination, and you see the final chargeable weight and the price before you pay.
- After payment the shipping label is issued and the tracking number reaches you by email, then you follow the box to your door. What each tracking status means.
How to use consolidation smartly
- Buy from several stores in the same week; storage is free for 30 days from the arrival of each parcel, so do not rush to ship before your list is complete.
- Large, light items (pillows, large toys) fill up the volume; consolidate them with small, heavy items that take up the same space, so you do not pay twice.
- Split very large orders wisely: a heavy or extra-long box gets a carrier fee, and we split it into two boxes for you before any fee is incurred.
- Ask before shipping if you are unsure; we suggest the most economical split between boxes.
Free, with no conditions: receiving, 30 days of storage, consolidation, repacking and contents photos are all included in the shipping price you see in the calculator, with no percentage charged on the value of your goods.
No limit. A heavy or extra-long box gets a carrier fee, which the calculator shows before you pay, so we split it into two boxes whenever that costs you less.
No; consolidation is done on the day you request shipping or the day after, then the service time starts: 7 to 9 business days by Economy or 5 to 7 by Express.
You can; from your dashboard you select the parcels you want to ship now, and the rest stay in free storage for up to 30 days from their arrival.
Combine your orders and pay for one shipment
Register free, let your parcels gather with us for 30 days, then consolidate them into one box at a price you see before you pay.
