Bulk Buying with the AllChinaBuy Spreadsheet: Save More Per Item
How to plan, execute, and ship multi-item hauls like a veteran
Master AllChinaBuy bulk buying with spreadsheet strategies. Learn bundle discounts, shipping weight optimization, and haul planning for maximum savings.
Why Bulk Buying Saves Money
International shipping from China to the US, UK, or EU has a base fee plus a per-gram rate. A single shoe might weigh 1.2kg and cost $25 to ship alone. Three shoes weighing 3.6kg total might cost $42 to ship together because the base fee is shared. The per-item shipping cost drops from $25 to $14. Spreadsheet veterans use the Bundle Friendly tag in the community note column to identify sellers who offer multi-item discounts, combined packaging, or waived per-item handling fees. This is where the real savings live.
Planning Your Haul with the Spreadsheet
A well-planned haul starts in the spreadsheet, not in your cart. Create a Haul Plan filter view with your target items. Check three things for every row: the seller accepts multi-item orders, the combined weight stays under your agent's sweet spot usually 4kg to 5kg for standard lines, and the community notes do not flag any item as oversized or restricted. Next, check the Coupons tab for bundle-specific codes that activate at 3+, 5+, or 10+ items. Some sellers offer 5% off at 3 items, 10% off at 5 items, and 15% off at 10 items. These stack with agent bundle discounts.
Shipping Agent Line Selection
Not all shipping lines treat hauls equally. Some lines have a hard weight cap of 2kg and penalize multi-item packages with extra fees. Others offer a flat rate up to 5kg with only marginal increases beyond that. The spreadsheet community maintains a Shipping Line Comparison thread updated monthly with real costs by destination and weight bracket. Before confirming your haul, read the last two weeks of reports for your destination. The difference between the wrong line and the right line on a 5kg haul can be $25 to $40.
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AllChinaBuy SpreadsheetAvoiding Common Haul Mistakes
Mistake one: mixing restricted and non-restricted items. One restricted item can delay or seize an entire haul. Check the Restricted tag in the community notes before adding to your cart. Mistake two: exceeding the declared value threshold for your country. In the EU, packages declared above $150 face higher customs scrutiny. Split hauls or declare accurately to avoid inspection. Mistake three: ignoring volumetric weight. Bulky but light items like hoodies and puffer jackets can be charged by box size rather than actual weight. Use compression bags or remove unnecessary packaging to reduce volume.
Summary Table
| Haul Size | Items | Typical Weight | Shipping Solo | Shipping Bulk | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini | 2-3 | 2-3 kg | $35-45 | $28-35 | $7-10 |
| Standard | 4-6 | 4-5 kg | $60-75 | $42-55 | $15-20 |
| Large | 7-10 | 6-8 kg | $85-110 | $58-78 | $25-32 |
| Wholesale | 11-20 | 10-15 kg | $140-180 | $95-130 | $40-50 |
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