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Size and Weight: Why Bulky Items Cost More

1 min read · Profit and numbers

Fulfilment and shipping fees depend on size as well as weight.

How it works

Carriers and fulfilment centres charge by the greater of actual weight and a weight calculated from the box dimensions.

What it means

A light but large item can cost as much to ship as a heavy one.

Before buying

Check package dimensions
Use the real size tier in your fee estimate

Best products

Small, dense and sturdy.

General information for resellers, not financial, tax or legal advice. Marketplace fees and policies change; check the current rules before you buy.

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