b) Consolidate Items Per Seller

When placing orders, try to have all items from one seller shipped together in one package. This reduces the number of individual packages and the total packaging material used, which add up in weight.

c) Remove Unnecessary Retail Packaging

That flashy, double-boxed packaging for a small electronic item adds weight. Use the "Order Remarks" feature to kindly ask LoongBuy to remove excessive external boxes and unnecessary promotional materials before consolidation.

Example Request: "Please remove any retail shoe boxes and excess packaging to reduce volumetric weight. Thank you!"

2. Master LoongBuy's Consolidation Service

This is your most powerful tool for fighting high shipping costs.

a) Bundle Light Parcels

If you have several small, light packages arriving at the warehouse, consolidate them into one shipment. Instead of paying the base rate for each small package, you pay for one moderately sized one, which is almost always cheaper.

b) But... Be Weight-Bracket Conscious

Consolidation is a double-edged sword. While it saves on multiple base fees, combining heavy items can easily push your new, single package into a much higher weight bracket. Use the shipping calculator before you consolidate!

3. Double-Check Estimates Before Payment

Avoid surprises by verifying the weight and cost before finalizing your payment for shipping.

a) Review Package Weights

Once your items are in the LoongBuy warehouse, you will see their individual weights. Add these up manually. If the total seems high for what you ordered, it might be due to heavy packaging, which you can request to be removed.

b) Use the Shipping Calculator

Before submitting your consolidation or shipment request, use LoongBuy's shipping calculator to get a real-time cost estimate. Input the total weight and dimensions of your intended parcel to see exactly which bracket you fall into.

c) Consider Splitting Large Shipments

If your consolidated parcel is dangerously close to a higher weight limit (e.g., 2.48kg when the next bracket starts at 2.5kg), splitting it into two separate shipments might be more cost-effective. Re-run the calculations for two parcels versus one heavy one.

Extra Quick Tips

• **Weigh as You Shop:** Know the approximate weight of the items you're buying.
• **Choose Air Freight for Light Items:** It's often cheaper for sub-2kg parcels.
• **Be Proactive:** Don't wait for your free storage period to end; plan your shipments intentionally.