Hoobuy: How to Track Repacking and Weight Changes Before Final Shipping
Monitor weight differences in your Hoobuy Spreadsheet to detect packaging adjustments and confirm savings on freight.
Effective parcel tracking begins before
The Tracking Process: A Step-by-Step Overview
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Initial Purchase & Warehouse Receipt
Once your items arrive at the Hoobuy warehouse, they are photographed, measured, and weighed. This initial "Gross Weight" and dimensions
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The Consolidation & Repacking Stage
When you submit a parcel for shipment, our packing team expertly combines multiple items. They use appropriate-sized boxes or mailers and remove retail packaging to reduce volumetric weight. This is where significant weight and size savings
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Critical: Final Weigh-In
After repacking, your consolidated parcel is weighed and measured again. The Final Shipment WeightThis is the weight used for freight calculation.
How to Monitor Changes in Your Spreadsheet
Your Hoobuy Spreadsheet is the key to visibility. Follow these steps:
| Column/Section | What to Check | Indicates |
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| Item Weight (Initial) | The weight listed when the item arrived. | Original, pre-consolidation data. |
| Parcel Summary | The "Final Weight" and "Final Dimensions". | The official post-repacking data for your shipped parcel. |
| Weight Difference | Compare the sum of initial item weights vs. the final parcel weight. | Savings Achieved! |
Key Benefits & Pro Tips
Transparent Verification
You have a clear audit trail from purchase to shipment, eliminating guesswork about final charges.
Cost Confirmation
Directly see how repacking saves money by lowering the chargeable weight, validating the service's value.
Informed Decisions
Historical data helps you plan future purchases—know which items or stores tend to have heavier packaging.
Pro Tips for Savvy Shoppers
- Always Request Repacking:
- Check Before Paying Shipping:
- Contact Support if Concerned:
- Check Before Paying Shipping: