Fixed Rate Shipping
Fixed Rate Shipping:
Use Fixed Rate shipping when you want to charge a single, fixed rate, regardless of the weight, size, or destination of the package.
To set up Fixed Rate Shipping for an item:
During the listing process when you get to shipping, select the "Fixed Rate Shipping" option.
Enter your desired Fixed 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 Fixed Rate Shipping, you have the option to turn on Combined Shipping Discounts & set Cost Per Additional Purchase, which gives buyers a reduced shipping rate for additional items. Read on to learn how this works!
Combined Shipping:
After setting up Fixed Rate Shipping, you have the option to turn on Combined Shipping Discounts. This feature allows you to offer a reduced shipping rate for additional items buyers purchase after their first.
What is Combined Shipping?
You can turn on and set Combined Shipping each time you list after setting a Fixed Rate shipping amount. Combined Shipping allows buyers to pay full Fixed 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 Combined Shipping:
After you set your Fixed Rate Shipping Cost, turn on "Give Combined Shipping Discounts" -> enter in the amount underneath where it says "Cost Per Additional Purchase" -> tap Done & Done
Examples of Fixed Rate & Combined 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: Fixed Rate $5, Cost Per Additional Purchase set to $2 Buyer pays $5 shipping for the first item (Fixed Rate).
2nd item: Fixed Rate $5, Cost Per Additional Purchase set to $1 Buyer pays $1 shipping for the second item (Combined rate applies).
3rd item: Fixed Rate $6, Cost Per Additional Purchase set to $2 Buyer pays $2 shipping for the third item (Combined applies).
Total shipping paid: $8 for three items (instead of $16 without Combined Shipping).
Example 2: Buyer Purchases 2 Items from the Same Seller
1st item: Fixed Rate $10, Cost Per Additional Purchase set to $2 Buyer pays $10 shipping for the first item (Fixed Rate).
2nd item: Fixed Rate $5, Cost Per Additional Purchase set to $0 Buyer pays $0 shipping for the second item (Combined applies).
Total shipping paid: $10 for both items.
Example 3: Buyer Purchases 4 Items with Varied Settings
1st item: Fixed Rate $2, Cost Per Additional Purchase set to $0.50 Buyer pays $2 shipping for the first item (Fixed Rate).
2nd item: Fixed Rate $2, Cost Per Additional Purchase set to $0.50 Buyer pays $0.50 shipping for the second item (Combined applies).
3rd item: Fixed Rate $18, Cost Per Additional Purchase set to OFF Buyer pays $18 shipping for this item as Combined Shipping is off.
4th item: Fixed Rate $4, Cost Per Additional Purchase set to $1 Buyer pays $1 shipping for the fourth item.
Total shipping paid: $21.50 for four items. In this example, the 3rd item has combined shipping turned off. If your item is heavy, fragile, needs to be shipped alone, etc. it's a good idea to have combined 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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