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💡 Volumetric Weight vs Actual Weight
Actual weight is the weight of a product without any box or packaging.
Volumetric Weight is a method of measurement calculated using the dimensions (length x width x height) of packaged products
Why does volumetric weight matter?
When it comes to global shipping, how much space a package occupies (volumetric weight) in a cargo hold is just as crucial as how much it weighs. Large packages, even if they are light, take up more space. Hence, shipping companies factor in the volumetric weight. If the volumetric weight exceeds the actual weight, volumetric weight will be the default chargeable weight.
Basic Consolidation vs Premium Re-pack
Opting for Basic Consolidation as your packing choice involves placing several packages into a single large corrugated shipping box without removing the original boxes. This helps optimize space and weight, which can potentially save you 50% in shipping costs.
Retailers often use excessive padding and over sized boxes for domestic shipping, contributing to significant international shipping costs. When you select Premium Re-pack, we discard the original box, individually bubble wrap each item, then place them into a one corrugated shipping box tailored to the size of the item/s inside. This could help you save as much as 80% in shipping costs.
Disposal / Inclusions Only
One of our services, referred to as 'Disposal', or 'Inclusions Only' in K-pop circles, is particularly popular for Group Orders. With this service, we meticulously open each album and carefully remove the photo cards, postcards, and other Pre-Order Benefits (POBs). As a result, only the photo cards and other POBs are shipped, significantly reducing the shipping fee to a minimum.
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