Describe both arrangements
| Arrangement | Information to collect |
|---|---|
| One combined parcel | All contents, outside dimensions, packed weight and eligible line. |
| Separate parcels | The same goods divided into groups, with each group's packing and line. |
| Mixed plan | A special item separate and the remaining compatible goods together. |
For the split plan, add the costs of every parcel and selected service. Comparing one split parcel with the entire combined parcel leaves some of the purchase out of the calculation.
Why the larger parcel may change the answer
Combining can share packing materials or use empty space, but it can also make a larger box or change the goods classification. A dimension or weight limit may remove a route that fits a smaller group.
Use route eligibility and weight/volume rules before assuming consolidation always costs less. Protection and the timing of item arrivals can also influence which groups make sense.
Compare offers on the correct parcel
An offer can have a minimum spend, route condition or expiry that fits one arrangement but not another. Apply its benefit to the eligible payment only. A combined parcel's qualifying freight and two separate parcels' totals are not automatically the same eligible spend.
Coupon terms help with that part of the comparison.
Use current stored-item information
Old sheet weights and another shopper's parcel do not define your current group. Match the stored items and available packing information, then prepare the estimate for each arrangement.
If an item needs a particular packing or transport condition, resolve that first. Packaging & Rehearsal help you obtain the information for the package you intend to send. Choose between complete arrangements, with all goods accounted for, rather than choosing “combined” as a rule for every order.