Flat Rate Shipping (and progressive)
Flat Rate Shipping:
Use Flat Rate shipping when you want to charge a single, fixed rate, regardless of the weight, size, or destination of the package.
To set up Flat Rate Shipping for an item:
During the listing process when you get to shipping, select the "Flat Rate Shipping" option.
Enter your desired Flat Rate shipping amount (this is what buyers will pay for the first item they purchase from you no matter the weight, size, or destination of the package).
Interested in offering a shipping discount for multiple purchases? Once you’ve set up Flat Rate Shipping, you have the option to turn on & set Progressive Shipping, which gives buyers a reduced shipping rate for additional items. Read on to learn how this works!
Progressive Shipping:
After setting up Flat Rate Shipping, you have the option to turn on Progressive Shipping. This feature allows you to offer a reduced shipping rate for additional items buyers purchase after their first.
What is Progressive Shipping?
You can turn on and set Progressive Shipping each time you list after setting a Flat Rate shipping amount. Progressive Shipping allows buyers to pay full Flat Rate shipping for the first item they purchase, and then a lower shipping rate (that you set) for any additional items they buy from you. This currently runs on a weekly schedule, but you can end the progressive window early by creating the label or selecting shipments and tapping "End Progressive" in the action bar.
How to Turn On Progressive:
Progressive shipping is set during the listing process for each listing: select your Flat Rate shipping amount -> tap and turn on "Progressive Shipping" -> enter in your Progressive Shipping amount -> Save.
Examples of Flat Rate & Progressive Shipping in Action:
Note: These examples focus solely on shipping costs (item price, tax, and fees are not included).
Example 1: Buyer Purchases 3 Items During a Live Show
1st item: Flat Rate $5, Progressive Shipping: $2 Buyer pays $5 shipping for the first item (Flat Rate).
2nd item: Flat Rate $5, Progressive Shipping: $1 Buyer pays $1 shipping for the second item (Progressive rate applies).
3rd item: Flat Rate $6, Progressive Shipping: $2 Buyer pays $2 shipping for the third item (Progressive rate applies).
Total shipping paid: $8 for three items (instead of $16 without Progressive Shipping).
Example 2: Buyer Purchases 2 Items from the Same Seller
1st item: Flat Rate $10, Progressive Shipping: $2 Buyer pays $10 shipping for the first item (Flat Rate).
2nd item: Flat Rate $5, Progressive Shipping: $0 Buyer pays $0 shipping for the second item (Progressive rate applies).
Total shipping paid: $10 for both items.
Example 3: Buyer Purchases 4 Items with Varied Settings
1st item: Flat Rate $2, Progressive Shipping: $0.50 Buyer pays $2 shipping for the first item (Flat Rate).
2nd item: Flat Rate $2, Progressive Shipping: $0.50 Buyer pays $0.50 shipping for the second item (Progressive rate applies).
3rd item: Flat Rate $18, Progressive Shipping: OFF Buyer pays $18 shipping for this item as Progressive Shipping is off.
4th item: Flat Rate $4, Progressive Shipping: $1 Buyer pays $1 shipping for the fourth item.
Total shipping paid: $21.50 for four items. In this example, the 3rd item has progressive shipping turned off. If your item is heavy, fragile, needs to be shipped alone, etc. it's a good idea to have progressive turned off.
If you have any questions on shipping please ask in your marketplace Sellers chat channel or reach out to support by emailing support@district.net.
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