What the official material supports
- The amount shown before packing can be an estimate or deposit; packed weight can create a refund or supplemental charge.
- A route may bill actual weight or volumetric weight according to its published rule.
- Packaging removal can reduce volume, while reinforcement and protective services can add weight.
Start with warehouse records
Action
Record each item’s stored weight, external dimensions, fragility, packaging priority and route restrictions.
Why it matters
Seller estimates do not describe the final consolidated and packed parcel.
- Rigid and bulky items that may set carton size are identified.
- Soft goods that can compress are separated from fragile goods.
- Battery, liquid, food, branded or other restricted categories are flagged for route review.
Compare billing methods
Action
Read the live route card for actual-weight, volumetric-weight, first-weight and incremental billing rules.
Why it matters
The cheapest rate per kilogram can be more expensive for a large, light carton.
- The route’s divisor or volumetric rule is read from the current checkout.
- Weight bands and minimum charges are included.
- Tax treatment, insurance and destination restrictions are compared separately.
Choose packaging after the keep decision
Action
Balance box removal, compression and reinforcement against fragility and return rights.
Why it matters
Reducing volume can save freight, but irreversible package removal can weaken protection or end return eligibility.
- All QC and return questions are closed first.
- Retail packaging that matters is distinguished from the domestic express carton.
- Added protective material is included in the cost range.
Keep a margin until final weighing
Action
Treat the pre-pack price as a planning number and compare it with the final packed weight and dimensions.
Why it matters
Consolidation and packing change the billable shipment. No static guide can promise a final charge in advance.
- The parcel contents match the submitted item list.
- Final weight and dimensions are saved.
- A refund or extra payment is checked before assuming the original estimate was final.
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.