Two freight legs
Domestic seller→warehouse is in payment one. International freight is payment two after QC.
Shipping hub
Spreadsheet shipping hub — gates before the deep guide
Use this hub to spot weight and consolidation traps early. For lines, billed weight, and parcel tactics, open the fullLoloBuy shipping article after warehouse QC.
Why spreadsheet hauls surprise people at freight
Spreadsheet shopping feels cheap until the parcel ships. Payment one covers the item and domestic seller→warehouse freight. Payment two is the international line after QC — estimated grams from a catalog cell are not a contract.
Use the cards below as early gates. When you need lines, billed weight, and consolidation tactics, open the full LoloBuy shipping guide.
Four shipping gates at a glance
Scan these before you assume a row is “cheap to ship.”
Estimate ≠ invoice
Catalog grams are guesses. Billed weight can include packing and volumetric rules.
Consolidate on purpose
Use free storage to build one denser parcel when per-kilo math wins — watch fee timers.
Tracking gaps
Quiet days during handoffs or customs are common. Check line tips before panic tickets.
Shipping workflow: shortlist to tracking
The same rhythm experienced haulers use — adapted for LoloBuy spreadsheet shoppers.
- 1
Shortlist with weight in mind
Note category habits (shoes vs tees) before you paste. A cheap row can still ship heavy.
- 2
Pay item + domestic freight
First payment covers the seller→warehouse leg in China. This is not your international invoice.
- 3
Review warehouse QC
Open every angle. Reject or exchange before you commit to a parcel — not after freight is paid.
- 4
Rehearse the parcel
Combine items, pick box removal if allowed, and read the estimate screen on LoloBuy.
- 5
Lock a line and declare honestly
Choose a route for your country, declare contents you can defend, then track through handoffs.
Freight myths that cost money
These show up in spreadsheet threads more than on official shipping pages.
- “The spreadsheet said 800 g”That cell is a hint. Packing, boxes, and volumetric billing change the invoice after QC.
- “I will fix it at customs”Declare and route choices happen on LoloBuy before export — not as a surprise at your door.
- “One mega-parcel is always cheaper”Consolidation wins when density is good. Bulky shoes or odd shapes can punish volumetric weight.
Deep shipping guides
Open the article that matches your next question — weight, time, customs, or category lanes.
Full LoloBuy shipping notes
Lines, billed weight, consolidation, and declare habits.
Customs & declare
Contents, declared value habits, and myth-busting.
Shipping time
Warehouse vs line vs customs — realistic waits.
Haul weight bands
1 kg tests, ~4 kg common, 10 kg+ caution.
Haul to Canada
Weight, lines, and declare habits for CA.
Shoes weight lane
Size charts, sole QC, box vs freight trade-offs.
Shipping hub FAQ
Should I remove shoe boxes?
Only when LoloBuy options and your resale/display needs allow it. Boxes add volume but protect shape.
Does the finds catalog charge shipping?
No. Discovery is separate. International shipping is paid on LoloBuy.
When do I lock a shipping line?
After warehouse QC and packing rehearsal — not from the spreadsheet cell alone.
Why did freight cost more than the spreadsheet row suggested?
Catalog grams are estimates. Billed weight includes packing, volumetric rules, and the line you pick after QC.
Can I ship one item at a time?
Yes, but consolidation often wins on per-kilo math when items are small and you are not in a rush.
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