I’m trying to determine shipping package sizes. Let’s say I have a medium box size and large box size. I can only find a that one package size can be used a checkout using the option “This package is used to calculate shipping rates at checkout.” My concern is that some larger items will require a l…

@Dirk , For example, Anders reported that this feature was requested 5 years ago here: https://community.shopify.com/c/payments-shipping-and/package-sizing/m-p/463094/highlight/true#M21722 Then LuLu copy/pasted the same answer here in 2019: https://community.shopify.com/post/558760 And then a yea…

I also cannot believe that you cannot set a default package for each product that is then used to calculate shipping rates. On top of that we have to be on an “Advanced” shopify plan to enable third party carrier calculated shipping, which is insanity. I understand that Shopify has to keep their a…

I agree! I am trying to scale my business and have 3 different types of soap, lip balms, 2 types of lotion, and a solid cologne, all mind you have very different weights and dimensions. It blows my mind I have spent all this time getting my store the way I want, to come to find out it will just defa…

I would like to reinvigorate this conversation. You should at least be able to set default packaging options by market. Our USA orders tend to be smaller since shipping is less expensive, customers will order single items more frequently. However, our International customers plan carefully and fill …

Hmmmmmm…not a peep from Shopify/Dirk on any of this. :disappointed_face:

@Dirk Your thoughts? It makes no sense that this is still an issue.

I came here to back up everyones concerns here too. Absolutely ridiculous.

When you (as Shopify) have to always say “you need a 3rd party app for that” on even the most basic needs, don’t you think its time for customers to start looking for another platform? If I sold televisions and when the customer got the TV, my answer to everyone of their needs was “You have to buy t…

Look at the joy in your reply that shopify can’t address a crucial need. If my customers had a crucial need, the answer would be hang on. Then the reply would be “ITS DONE!!!”

How can I set up different package sizes for shipping calculations?

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MNonlineseller March 8, 2024, 1:58pm 21

Shopify admin, any thoughts on this recommendation? Seems very easy to implement.

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How can I set up different package sizes for shipping calculations?

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