International shipping costs are directly influenced by one critical factor: parcel weight and volumetric weight. Exceeding weight brackets can lead to unexpectedly high fees. The good news? With SuperBuy’s smart packaging strategies, you can take control and significantly reduce your shipping expenses.
Understanding the Problem: Weight vs. Volume
Couriers charge based on actual weightvolumetric weight
This is where SuperBuy's repacking service
SuperBuy's Repacking Service: Your Cost-Saving Tool
Before shipping your items internationally, you can request our warehouse team to repack your items. This service is designed to minimize wasted space and reduce total weight dimensions.
How to Use the Repacking Service Effectively:
- Store Items in Your SuperBuy Warehouse:
- Submit a Parcel Consolidation:
- Request Repacking:clearly leave notes in the "Remarks" section. Example instructions:
- "Please remove all retail boxes and unnecessary packaging."
- "Please repack tightly to reduce volumetric weight. Use simple packaging only."
- "For shoes, please use the 'throw boxes' service (discard shoe boxes)."
- Review & Confirm:
- Submit a Parcel Consolidation:
Pro Tips for Maximum Savings
Downsize Boxes
We match the box size to your items' dimensions, eliminating costly empty space.
Remove Unnecessary Packaging
We discard bulky retail boxes, excess wrappers, and promotional materials you don't need.
Combine Strategically
Consolidate multiple items into one parcel to save on base fees, then repack that single parcel efficiently.
Choose the Right Courier
After repacking, use SuperBuy's Courier Comparison Tool
Smart Packaging = Smart Savings
By actively using SuperBuy's repacking service, you transform from a passive payer into an active cost-manager. It’s a simple, powerful step that routinely saves shoppers 10-30% or more on international shipping fees. Don’t pay for air and packaging—pay only for what you need to ship.
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