Master the art of combining multiple purchased items into a single, cost-effective international shipment. This step-by-step tutorial guides you through requesting expert repackaging to minimize volumetric weight and lower your total freight costs.
Why Consolidate Your Parcels?
Consolidating parcels is the cornerstone of smart international shipping with CSSBuy. Instead of paying for several small packages, you merge them into one. This offers key advantages:
- Reduced Shipping Costs:
- Lower Volumetric Weight:
- Simplified Tracking & Management:
- Lower Volumetric Weight:
The Pro's Guide to Parcel Consolidation
Step 1: Warehouse Waiting Period
After your items arrive at the CSSBuy warehouse, allow 2-3 business days
Step 2: Selecting Items for Consolidation
Navigate to your warehouse. Carefully select the checkboxes next to all items you wish to combine into a single shipment. Review their individual weights and notes (e.g., "with box").
Step 3: The Crucial Repackaging Request
This is the professional's secret weapon. Upon selecting your items for shipping:
- Click "Submit Parcel"
- Locate the "Value-Added Services"
- Find and select the option for "Repackaging""Remove Packaging".
- Specify your preferences: "Remove all shoe boxes", "Keep original packaging for fragile items", or "Extreme repackaging to reduce volume."
- Locate the "Value-Added Services"
Pro Tip:
Step 4: Choosing Shipping Lines & Final Quote
After applying repackaging services, CSSBuy's system will recalculate the estimated parcel dimensions and weight. Now, compare available shipping lines (e.g., SAL, EMS, DHL, Duty-Free lines)
Step 5: Payment & Shipment Processing
Complete payment for your consolidated parcel. The CSSBuy warehouse team will then physically gather your items, execute your repackaging instructions, pack them into a single secure outer box, and hand it over to the carrier. You will receive a single, master tracking ID.