Selling something that needs to ship? SignUpGenius makes it easy to collect shipping info, pass on fees, and even print packing slips — all in one place.
Key concepts of shipping
SignUpGenius's shipping feature can be customized based on organizer needs. Organizers have the option to:
- Add a flat shipping fee to checkout.
- Waive shipping fees if a minimum order amount is reached.
- Enable a secondary shipping method of “free local pickup” for anyone local.
Turn on and configure shipping options
To add shipping to a collection, take the following steps:
- Within Build > Settings, click “Shipping and Discounts”.
- Toggle on the option that says “Add flat shipping fee to checkout”.
- Enter the flat shipping fee of your choice.
Additional options
- Want to let payers "earn" free shipping? Toggle on the option to enable free shipping with a minimum order amount.
- Have local payers? Turn on the “Enable free local pickup” option to let local payers avoid shipping fees. Upon toggling on this option, you’ll see the option to provide pickup instructions (e.g., “Come by anytime on Friday”, “Text me before you swing by”, etc.).
How do I determine my flat shipping fee?
If you will potentially be shipping items to different places across the country, we recommend selecting a shipping fee that is “middle of the road” so to speak. We typically see flat shipping fees in the range of $5.00-$8.00.
No matter what fee you select, it typically works out. For example, if you go with a flat fee of $6.00, and you’re shipping from Colorado to the east coast, perhaps you’ll end up paying ~$1 more, so you lose $1.
On the flip side, if you ship to another customer from Colorado to Utah, your actual shipping fee will probably be $1-2 less than what was charged, so you make ~$1-2. So while it’s not an exact science, the flat shipping fee usually works well for sellers.