Reseller shipping guide
Protect the item and your margin by packaging first, recording the full parcel size and weight, and verifying current shipping costs.
Follow the shipping workflowSix practical steps
Match the box, mailer, padding, and moisture protection to the item's size, weight, fragility, and carrier requirements. Avoid packaging that is too weak or unnecessarily large.
Estimate shipping from the packed parcel, not the bare item. Include the box or mailer, padding, tape, inserts, and every accessory the buyer will receive.
Use a suitable scale and round according to the carrier's current rules. A missing ounce can change the eligible service or postage charge.
Record length, width, and height at the parcel's widest points. Large packages may be priced by dimensional weight or subject to additional charges.
Check current carrier rates, delivery estimates, tracking, insurance, destination limits, and marketplace requirements before selecting a service.
Confirm the item, buyer address, service, parcel weight, dimensions, label, tracking, and required acceptance scan before the package leaves your control.
When the buyer sees free shipping, you still pay for postage and packaging. Estimate those expenses before listing, include them in the item price, and check that the remaining profit meets your goal.
Review the resale pricing guideFrequently asked questions
Use the complete packed parcel for the shipping estimate. The box or mailer, padding, tape, and included accessories all affect weight and dimensions.
Estimate postage and packaging before setting the item price, then include those expected costs in the price and profit calculation. Free shipping removes a separate buyer-facing shipping charge; it does not remove the seller's expense.
Carriers may use dimensions to calculate billable weight or additional charges, especially for larger parcels. Measure the packed parcel at its widest points and follow the carrier's current rules.
No. This guide is educational. Verify rates, labels, services, addresses, and carrier requirements through the marketplace or shipping provider you use.
Calculate sale price, item cost, gross profit, and margin, then account separately for shipping, fees, returns, and other expenses.