What the official material supports

  • The dedicated storage article currently states 180 days free storage and describes a reminder after 150 days.
  • An older official buying guide still says 90 days, so the live warehouse countdown must be treated as the controlling operational evidence.
  • Storage time is not return time; published return conditions can require action within 120 hours.
STEP 01

Create two deadlines per item

Action

Record both the earliest return decision deadline and a conservative ship-before date.

Why it matters

The official help centre currently contains 180-day and older 90-day storage references, while return timing is much shorter.

  • The live warehouse countdown is saved.
  • The return deadline is not copied from the storage deadline.
  • A reminder email is not used as the only deadline control.
STEP 02

Resolve QC before consolidation

Action

Mark each item keep, return or awaiting evidence before selecting a parcel group.

Why it matters

An unresolved item can be accidentally packed and lose a practical return option.

  • QC result and open questions are recorded.
  • Extra-photo requests are complete.
  • No return candidate is selected for package removal or parcel submission.
STEP 03

Group items for a reason

Action

Build parcel groups by route eligibility, volume, fragility, value and urgency rather than item count alone.

Why it matters

Consolidation can reduce repeated base charges, but it can also create a heavier, bulkier or route-ineligible parcel.

  • A bulky box is not allowed to dominate soft-goods volume without review.
  • Restricted items are checked against the intended route.
  • High-value or fragile items are considered separately.
STEP 04

Save the warehouse-to-parcel handoff

Action

Keep the submitted item list, packaging instructions, final photos, weight, dimensions and declared contents.

Why it matters

These records show what left the warehouse if the carrier or destination stage creates a problem.

  • Parcel contents match the control sheet.
  • Final measurements are compared with the estimate.
  • Tracking and service selections are stored until delivery is complete.
Fact boundary

This checklist does not claim daily stock checking, universal QC verification, authenticity, customs clearance, a fixed delivery time or a guaranteed refund. Those claims are not established by the cited official material.