The first step of estimating your shipping costs is to weigh your package/parcel. Remember to also include the weight of the box and packaging materials. Once you have your package weight, you can start researching shipping carriers and pick your shipping method.
Most carriers will charge you based on the package weight and the distance the package has to travel. The most affordable option will be the ground shipping methods. We advise you to pay attention to the services you might have to give up if you pick a lower cost shipping method because some of the low-cost methods will not include package tracking or insurance.
It’s helpful to review shipping rates for various shipping methods before you decide on packaging your order because you can optimise the package size to save on shipping. If you have a package that take up a lot of space, you might need to account for 'dimensional weight'. Some shipping carriers can charge more if your package exceeds a certain volume. You can find formulas online that will give your package a dimensional weight based on its length, width and height. If the calculated dimensional weight exceeds the actual weight, you'll be charged based on the dimensional weight.
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