Repacking your items with SuperBuy is a crucial step for savvy international shippers. By reducing volume and weight, it directly leads to lower shipping costs. This tutorial will walk you through the entire process of requesting repackaging, selecting materials, and giving final confirmation before your parcel is dispatched.
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Log into your SuperBuy account and navigate to "My Warehouse". Here you will see a list of all items that have arrived at the SuperBuy warehouse from your purchases.
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Select the items you wish to ship together. Click on "Submit for Shipping". Before selecting a final shipping method, look for the "Repackaging""Value-Added Service"
- You can also apply for repacking directly from the warehouse view for individual parcels.
- You can also apply for repacking directly from the warehouse view for individual parcels.
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You will be presented with a detailed menu to specify how you want your items handled:
Option
Description
When to Choose
Simple Repack
Removes all original retail boxes and excess packaging.
For everyday items like clothes, shoes (without box display), general goods.
Carton Box
Items are secured in a sturdy, standard-sized cardboard box.
For fragile items, electronics, or multiple heavy items needing solid protection.
Vacuum Seal Bag
Air is removed from bags containing soft goods (clothes, bedding).
To dramatically reduce the volume of puffy, non-fragile textiles.
Moisture-Proof Wrapping
Adds a protective layer against humidity.
For items sensitive to moisture or for shipping via sea freight.
Remove Tags & Invoice
Discards all price tags and commercial receipts from packages.
To avoid declaring the full retail value for customs purposes.
You can combine multiple instructions, e.g., "Vacuum seal the down jacket and then pack it in a carton box with the shoes."
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After selecting your options:
- Review the Service Fee:
- Submit Request:
- Wait for Processing:
5
Once repacking is complete, SuperBuy will update your parcel details with new photos and the new weight/volumetric weight.
This is your most important step:
- Carefully examine the new photos to ensure the repack meets your instructions.
- Compare the new shipping cost quotes based on the reduced dimensions.
- Only when you are satisfied, proceed to pay for the final international shipping.
- You can still request modifications if the repack is not as instructed.
Conclusion
Requesting repacking with SuperBuy is a straightforward but powerful tool. By actively managing your parcel's presentation and dimensions, you take direct control over a significant portion of your international shipping costs. Always use the final photo confirmation to ensure your request was executed perfectly before your items begin their journey to you.
Conclusion
Requesting repacking with SuperBuy is a straightforward but powerful tool. By actively managing your parcel's presentation and dimensions, you take direct control over a significant portion of your international shipping costs. Always use the final photo confirmation to ensure your request was executed perfectly before your items begin their journey to you.