Why is my shipping cost for two t-shirts $24 instead of $4.99?

Why is my shipping cost for two t-shirts $24 instead of $4.99?

DannySho
Excursionist
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 My shipping cost should be 4.99$ why is it 24$ for two tshirts? Thats crazy

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oscprofessional
Shopify Partner
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@DannySho 
Hello, please check

To set up shipping costs in Shopify, you'll need to configure your shipping settings within your Shopify admin. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to do this:

  1. Log in to your Shopify Admin: Go to your Shopify dashboard and log in using your credentials.

  2. Access Shipping Settings:

    • From your Shopify admin, go to Settings (located in the bottom left corner of the sidebar).
    • In the Settings menu, click on Shipping and delivery.
  3. Set Shipping Zones:

    • You'll see a list of your existing shipping zones. If you haven't set any up yet, you may need to create one by clicking on the "Create shipping zone" button.
    • Shipping zones are regions or countries where you want to offer shipping. You can create zones based on various criteria, like by country, by region, or by zip code.
  4. Configure Shipping Rates:

    • After setting up or selecting a shipping zone, you'll need to configure the shipping rates for that zone.
    • Click on the zone name, and you'll be taken to a page where you can set up shipping rates.
  5. Add Shipping Rates:

    • On the Shipping page for your selected zone, you can add different shipping rates.
    • Click on the "Add rate" button to create a new shipping rate.
    • You can set up various types of shipping rates:
      • Flat rate: Charge a fixed amount for shipping.
      • Price-based rate: Charge shipping based on the total order price.
      • Weight-based rate: Charge shipping based on the total weight of the products.
      • Calculated rate: Use real-time carrier rates (like USPS or FedEx) or custom carrier rates if you've integrated them.
  6. Configure the Shipping Rate:

    • After selecting the type of rate, you'll need to configure the details.
    • Enter a name for the rate (e.g., "Standard Shipping").
    • Set the conditions for the rate, such as price or weight ranges, if applicable.
    • Enter the shipping cost or rate for that condition.
  7. Save the Rate: After configuring the rate, click the "Save" button to save your shipping rate settings.

  8. Test Your Shipping Configuration:

    • It's a good idea to place a test order to ensure that your shipping rates are working as expected. Shopify provides a test mode that allows you to simulate the checkout process without actually processing payments.
  9. Publish Your Shipping Rates:

    • After testing and making sure everything is working as intended, remember to set your shipping rates to "active" or "live" so that customers can see and select them during the checkout process.
  10. Repeat for Other Shipping Zones: If you have multiple shipping zones or different shipping methods, repeat the above steps for each zone or method as needed.

Remember that Shopify provides flexibility, so you can set up complex shipping scenarios to meet your business needs. Also, consider factors like shipping times, free shipping thresholds, and any custom packaging or handling fees when configuring your shipping rates.

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