Compare actual and volume weight
Large shoes, padded jackets, bags and boxes can cost more by parcel size than item weight.
SHIPPING DECISIONS - HOOBUY SPREADSHEET GUIDE
Hoobuy Shipping Guide for Parcels
Use this page after QC approval and before parcel release. It helps buyers compare route fit, packaging choices and whether one parcel should be split.
Buyer checks before moving forward
Use these checks to decide whether the product is ready for payment, warehouse review or parcel release. Each point is written for buyers who want fewer wrong options and clearer shipping decisions.
Check route limits
Battery items, liquids, fragile goods, branded items or oversized parcels may need a different route.
Choose packaging
Decide box removal, corner protection, waterproof bag, bubble wrap or fragile notes before release.
Split when needed
Separate risky or bulky items when one parcel would create delays, high cost or damage risk.
Quick decision table
Use this table when comparing several Hoobuy product rows and deciding which one is ready for the next step.
| Check | Why it matters | Buyer action |
|---|---|---|
| Compare actual and volume weight | Large shoes, padded jackets, bags and boxes can cost more by parcel size than item weight. | Open the spreadsheet when this detail is clear. |
| Check route limits | Battery items, liquids, fragile goods, branded items or oversized parcels may need a different route. | Open the spreadsheet when this detail is clear. |
| Choose packaging | Decide box removal, corner protection, waterproof bag, bubble wrap or fragile notes before release. | Open the spreadsheet when this detail is clear. |
| Split when needed | Separate risky or bulky items when one parcel would create delays, high cost or damage risk. | Open the spreadsheet when this detail is clear. |
Common mistakes buyers should avoid
These mistakes usually cause extra messages, unclear QC evidence or shipping choices that cost more than expected.
Buyer risk
Releasing too quickly
Shipping before checking route restrictions can lead to delays or forced route changes.
Buyer riskIgnoring volume weight
A light but bulky item can raise parcel cost more than buyers expect.
Buyer riskCombining incompatible items
Fragile, heavy, liquid or battery products may not belong in the same parcel.
Buyer FAQ
Short answers for buyers using a Hoobuy spreadsheet before ordering or shipping.
How do I plan Hoobuy shipping?
Review actual weight, volume weight, item restrictions, packaging needs and split-parcel logic before release.
When should I split a Hoobuy parcel?
Split when one item is fragile, oversized, restricted, heavy or likely to make the full parcel more expensive.
Do I need packaging notes?
Yes, for fragile, boxed, high-value, liquid-sensitive or shape-sensitive items, packaging notes can reduce risk.