How Package Consolidation Works
Package consolidation is a smart way to save when shopping and shipping internationally. But how can you use it to your advantage? Here are the full details on package consolidation and all its money-saving benefits.
What is package consolidation?
Package consolidation is an international shipping service that combines multiple online purchases into one parcel for delivery. That means instead of paying shipping several times on each purchase, with package consolidation, you only pay once. Then, at MyUS, we leave it to our expert packers to do what they do best. Each item is securely bundled into one box, arriving safely at your doorstep together.
How does package consolidation work?
Package consolidation is simple for shoppers because we handle all the packing strategies. Let’s say you go on an online shopping spree over the weekend. After an hour of scrolling and cart check-outs, you ordered home essentials from Amazon, new clothes from GAP, and won some bids on eBay. Nice! Using a MyUS address for shipping, you can easily consolidate products from different retailers.
After placing your orders, we begin working our magic behind the scenes. First, each product you purchase is sent to the MyUS warehouse. We'll hold your packages for free (30 days for Premium and Business members, and 14 days for Single Package members), so there is enough time for multiple packages to arrive for bundling. Then each purchase is carefully hand-packed into one package and sent to your country of choice—from the UK or USA to Australia, India, the Philippines, France, Puerto Rico, and beyond.
How can you save money with package consolidation?
It is no surprise that international shipping straight from overseas merchants is expensive. Estimating shipping costs can also be confusing, depending on demand and retailers’ preferred carriers. Who wants to deal with confusing extra costs from repeatedly paying shipping rates? With MyUS packing consolidation, you only pay for international shipping once per bundle of purchases. Plus, we make it easy to determine pricing with tools like our international shipping calculator.
How does package consolidation make a difference in international shopping?
Package consolidation opens the world of online stores to international shoppers, making shopping for US and UK brands more affordable and accessible. The more you shop for the products you love, from brands like Walmart to Amazon to ASOS and Shop Disney, the more you save. Our package consolidation saves members up to 80% of the standard international shipping rates.
In addition to saving you money, package consolidation also enhances your international shopping experience in several other ways. Once your purchases are bundled, we send your package to wherever you call home quickly, with door-to-door delivery in 2 to 4 business days. And by consolidating packages into one parcel, package consolidation helps reduce the carbon footprint of the shipping process. So, it is a win for the environment too!
Is everyone who shops through MyUS eligible for this service?
Package consolidation is a valuable shipping service for shoppers who frequently make international purchases. MyUS Premium and Business members enjoy the advantages of free package consolidation, while our Single Package members can consolidate for a fee. If you anticipate making steady international purchases, upgrading to a Premium membership may be worthwhile.
At MyUS, shopping internationally at your favorite stores across the US and UK does not have to be expensive. Our helpful international shipping calculator makes planning easy for estimated shipping rates. You can save money with significant advantages, including our package consolidation shipping services and 0% US sales tax. Get the complete experience of our best benefits by signing up for a premium membership free trial with MyUS today!