What is parcel consolidation and why does it save money?

Consolidation means several parcels from different sellers arriving at our warehouse, being opened and checked, then packed into one shipment. The saving is structural: international freight has a minimum charge per shipment, plus a per-parcel handling fee. Five separate parcels pay that minimum five times; one consolidated box pays it once. On small items the difference is often 30–50% of the total freight bill. There is a second benefit that matters more: every parcel is opened and photographed as it arrives, so a wrong size or a missing piece is caught in China, where returns are cheap and fast, instead of after a six-week round trip. We store parcels free for 90 days, so you can keep buying while a shipment builds up.

• One shipment instead of five minimum charges
• Checking happens in China, where returns are cheap
• 90 days of free storage

Common questions

What is parcel consolidation and why does it save money? Consolidation means several parcels from different sellers arriving at our warehouse, being opened and checked, then packed into one shipment. The saving is structural: international freight has a minimum charge per shipment, plus a per-parcel handling fee. Five separate parcels pay that minimum five times; one consolidated box pays it once. On small items the difference is often 30–50% of the total freight bill. There is a second benefit that matters more: every parcel is opened and photographed as it arrives, so a wrong size or a missing piece is caught in China, where returns are cheap and fast, instead of after a six-week round trip. We store parcels free for 90 days, so you can keep buying while a shipment builds up.

Is this included in the service fee? Sourcing, negotiation and the inspection are included in the banded service fee. Freight and destination taxes are quoted separately, so you always see what each part costs.

How do I start? Send the product link on WhatsApp or through the quote form. You get a written, itemised price within two working hours.