Yup, so many questions are met with “download apps to spend more money.” There are many wonderful things about Shopify, but it is crazy how there are not simple solutions for the most basic things. Anyway, I am only responding in this thread to boost it. Hopefully Shopify will see how many people want/need this packaging feature.
Topic summary
Merchants need accurate shipping based on box size and item count, but Shopify only allows a single default package at checkout, causing undercharges for medium/large boxes. Users want automatic box selection (e.g., 1–4 items box A, 5–7 box B) and per‑product packaging.
Shopify support suggested two workarounds: use a paid app (e.g., Boxify) or set default package weight to 0 and add packaging weight to products via the bulk editor. Support says the feature request is logged but provides no ETA.
Third‑party apps (not free) like PluginHive’s Multi Carrier Shipping Label can auto-pack by weight/dimensions, print labels, and track; trials (14–15 days) are mentioned, with prices cited by users around $9–$30/month. One user ships USPS Priority.
Other workarounds: create shipping profiles with added fees based on test rates to distant zones, inflate product weights to approximate dimensional charges, or use ShipStation (some report malfunctions).
Requested features include:
- Per‑product package dimensions and weight
- If/then rules (e.g., add packaging by product type)
- Auto box selection and multi-box splitting for mixed carts
Status: Ongoing, no native solution as of 2023; several merchants consider switching platforms.
5 Likes