I am exceeding my $200 threshold every month (which is likely due to shipping fees) so I am being billed 2 times each month, once for the threshold and then again for my regular billing cycle. Would it make sense to upgrade to the Shopify plan instead of keeping the basic plan? Would that save me money?
Topic summary
Exceeding a $200 billing threshold each month, likely due to shipping fees, is resulting in two charges: a threshold bill and the regular monthly subscription. The poster is considering upgrading from the Basic plan to the Shopify plan to save money.
Cost pattern: Paying the Basic plan fee plus an additional $200+ threshold charge every month.
Key term: “Billing threshold” is a separate, usage-based bill that triggers when accumulated fees (e.g., shipping-related charges) reach a set amount; it is distinct from the monthly plan fee.
Open questions: Would the Shopify plan lower overall costs or affect how threshold charges accrue? Does the higher-tier plan change shipping-related fees enough to offset the higher subscription price?
Status: No responses or decisions yet; the inquiry remains unresolved and the poster is seeking guidance on whether upgrading plans would reduce monthly expenses.
- That’s what I was thinking. I’m already paying over the basic monthly amount with my billing and adding an additional $200+ on top of that for the threshold and this is happeninf every month.