Shipping costs are often the hidden expense that can make international shopping less of a bargain. If you use LoongBuy, a popular Taobao and Tmall shopping agent, there's a powerful feature designed to cut those costs significantly: Parcel Consolidation. By combining multiple purchases into a single shipment, you can dramatically reduce your per-kilogram shipping fees. This guide will explain how LoongBuy's consolidation works and how to plan your orders for maximum savings.
Why Consolidate? The Cost-Saving Principle
Most forwarders charge shipping based on a graduated rate per kilogram. The first 0.5kg or 1kg is often the most expensive. When you ship items individually, you repeatedly pay these high initial rates. Consolidation pools the weight of all your items, so you only pay the higher rate once. The remaining weight falls into cheaper, subsequent kilogram brackets, lowering the average cost per kg for your entire haul.
Understanding the LoongBuy Consolidation Process
The process is straightforward but requires attention to timing and warehouse rules.
- Purchase & Delivery to Warehouse:
- Submit Consolidation Request:
- Packing & Inspection:
- Pay Final Shipping:actual weightvolumetric weight
- Submit Consolidation Request:
Pro Tip: Beware of Volumetric Weight!
For large, low-weight items (like pillows, plush toys), carriers charge based on volumetric weight
Efficient Order Planning: Strategies to Maximize Savings
- Bundle with Friends:
- Time Your Purchases:
- Mind Restricted Items:
- Pre-Calculate:
- Consider Value-Added Services:
- Time Your Purchases:
Final Thoughts
Mastering Parcel Consolidation
Ready to consolidate? Log into your LoongBuy account