Packing it

Hi Kim,

Thanks for the comment!

I started fulfillment at launch, and it was for 150 boxes. The partner I work with doesn’t have minimums, but they are charging a “line setup fee” now for $250. I feel like that’s very high. To make that worth it, I’d suggest waiting until you have 300-400 boxes/month, depending on your margins. It’s priced per touch, so costs vary (ie. 5 items vs 10 items in the box), but generally expect $1-$1.5 to be spent on the packing + the setup fee + any extras you need (packing material).

Hope that helps!

Hey Nick,

That’s right. It’s based on touch – so if I have 5 items one month, and 10 items the next, the price is pretty different. Roughly, though, it’s only about $1 per box to pack + $1-2 for the box itself. Coordinating the pickup is all part of the price. For 500 boxes, you might expect $1000 in fulfillment/packaging costs each month, assuming you have 5-10 items, some packing material, a packing list, and want the box taped and labeled. 

Hope that helps!