You can consolidate into a single package all purchases made by the same buyer if the delivery address matches exactly, and send them as one international shipment.
The Western Bid system allows automatic tracking of such lots, merging them at the shipment preparation stage, and reducing the total shipping costs for the buyer.
Who can benefit from being able to ship multiple lots to a single address
- Sellers who receive multiple orders from a single buyer in a short period and want to ship them in one parcel
- Users who work with Western Bid consolidation services (Consolidation, Consolidation Plus) and seek to reduce the delivery cost for the buyer.
- Store owners on eBay, Etsy, Shopify, who are looking for a way to combine several items into one shipment without breaching customs and tariff restrictions.
Is it possible to send multiple lots to a single recipient address?
It is possible to ship several sold lots in one package in the following cases:
- You can combine into one package all purchases made by the same buyer, and the shipping address matches.
The fulfillment system will allow you to select such items. In this case you will be able to edit the description for each item.
- You can change the quantity of units purchased if the buyer has modified the order and increased the quantity of exactly this item.
When you can and when you can’t send multiple lots in one shipment
| Situation | Can they be combined | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Several purchases from the same buyer, the address matches exactly | Yes | All lots can be consolidated into one shipment for this recipient. |
| Different buyers, but similar addresses (another apartment, name, postal code) | No | The system and customs require a single recipient; consolidation is prohibited. |
| Different shipping methods chosen for different orders of the same buyer | Depends | Consolidation is possible if you agree on a single shipping method with the customer. |
How to combine several lots into one address: step by step
- Check in your account that multiple payments belong to the same buyer and have completely identical delivery addresses.
- Form one international parcel by placing all goods for this buyer into it, and correctly indicate the total value and weight of the shipment.
- Create one shipment in the Western Bid system, adding all relevant lots/payments for this recipient.
- Print the label and barcode for the parcel, attach them to the package and hand over the shipment to Western Bid or to the specified consolidation center.
- Track the delivery progress via the tracking number displayed in the account until it is handed to the buyer.
Frequently Asked Questions about sending multiple lots to a single address
Is it possible to combine several purchases from one customer into a single shipment?
Is it possible to combine several purchases from one customer into a single shipment?
Yes, if all purchases are made by the same customer and the delivery address exactly matches, you can combine them into one shipment.
How does this affect the shipping cost?
How does this affect the shipping cost?
Combining several items into a single parcel typically reduces the total shipping cost per item compared with separate shipments.
What to do if payments ended up in the "Payments without a recipient" section?
What to do if payments ended up in the "Payments without a recipient" section?
If the system could not determine which order the payment belongs to, it will be placed in the “Payments without a recipient” section; you will need to manually link the payment to a specific order and address.
