Dimensional Weight and how it can work for you!
Dimensional Weight and Shipping fees can seem like a mystery for many online shoppers. We’re often so focused on buying items and getting them delivered quickly, but don’t have the time to work out how the shipping costs break down or find ways of making them more affordable. And yet, we’ve all been there at some point, caught off guard when the shipping fees on one item are double (or even half) that of a previous order. With your Canadian mailing or domestic orders, does it ever seem like there is no rhyme or reason how certain fees are charged and why? Here, we explain one of the primary factors in shipping fees, to take out the guess work and help you make informed decisions about your purchasing. Two of the biggest factors involved in shipping are: 1) package origin vs. destination, and 2) Dimensional Weight Wait… what does DIM mean??? Short for Dimensional Weight, DIM is also referred to as volumetric weight. Basically, it [...]
