Streamline cost calculations and monitor multiple hauls with transparency and ease.
For enthusiasts of international shopping and haul consolidators, managing multiple orders, shipping fees, and tracking numbers can quickly become a logistical nightmare. Enter the LoveGoBuy Spreadsheet—a powerful, self-built tool designed to bring automation, clarity, and control to your entire purchasing process. By leveraging familiar spreadsheet functions, you can transform a chaotic buying experience into an efficiently managed operation.
The primary advantage lies in consolidating disparate data points into a single, dynamic source of truth. The LoveGoBuy Spreadsheet is engineered to:
Create a high-level overview using a separate sheet or a dedicated area. This section should employ SUMIFCOUNTIFTotal Spent (This Month), Number of Pending Shipments, Average Cost Per Haul, Projected Shipping Fees.
This is the core data table. Essential columns include:
| Column | Purpose | Automation Example |
|---|---|---|
| Item/Link | Product description & URL | Hyperlink function for quick access. |
| Item Cost (¥) | Price in local currency | Use GOOGLEFINANCE |
| Domestic Shipping | Fee to warehouse | |
| International Shipping | Estimated/actual freight cost | Link to weight/quote data. |
| Status | e.g., Ordered, Warehoused, Shipped, Delivered | Use data validation for dropdown lists. Color-code cells with conditional formatting. |
| Tracking Number | Courier's tracking ID | Hyperlink to tracking page (e.g., =HYPERLINK("http://track/"&A2, "Track")). |
| Total Cost | Final cost in your currency | Formula: =(Item Cost + Domestic Ship) * Exchange Rate + International Ship. |
For each consolidated shipment, create a separate tab. Use QUERYFILTER
Set up rules to highlight critical information:
The LoveGoBuy Spreadsheet method transforms order tracking from a reactive, stressful task into a proactive, streamlined system. By investing a small amount of time in setting up these automated sheets, you gain immense long-term benefits: financial clarity, time savings, and peace of mind.
