Practical guide
Pack once for the final shipment.
The unit sent into storage should already be suitable for its intended outbound shipment. A Host verifies and handles the sealed parcel; the Seller prepares the contents.
Build a complete unit
Put the intended contents and protective materials inside suitable outer packaging. Close and seal every opening. Do not rely on a Host to assemble a kit, add missing cushioning, split bulk stock, or decide which products belong together.
Measure the packed exterior
Record the final outer length, width, height, and weight with the required units. Include cushioning and protrusions. Keep measurements consistent with the parcel profile, and do not substitute a product’s retail dimensions for the final shipping package.
Make identity unambiguous
Use one assigned parcel identity for one physical parcel. Place it so it can be read during receiving and fulfillment. Remove or fully obscure obsolete shipping labels and unrelated personal data without hiding required safety markings.
Review contents and condition
- Check the prohibited and restricted item policy for the actual contents and any inserts.
- Use packaging strong enough for the weight and suitable for the contents.
- Do not send leaking, damaged, unsealed, unidentified, or unsafe goods through normal inbound.
- Obtain any required approval before dispatch; a Host cannot independently clear restricted goods.
Do a final count
Match the prepared parcel count to the inbound record and confirm the authorized destination. Keep the parcel IDs and shipment tracking together. If a box changes after its profile was created, resolve the mismatch before it leaves you.