[PL] How do I pack an Allegro parcel?

Selling various types of goods online is possible not only through the seller’s own sales portal, but also through external auction platforms. One of them is Allegro, where potential customers can place orders for goods together with the choice of any form of shipment proposed by the seller. See a comprehensive guide on how to pack an Allegro parcel and start preparing your parcels according to safety rules

Delivery of goods to the customer – what is the best way to send ordered items?

You can send the goods sold via the Internet in several ways: by post, by standard courier, by pallet shipment or as a non-standard parcel, which will be charged extra in accordance with the price list of the selected carrier. Allegro users may choose any form of shipment, however, the seller is obliged to prepare the package so that it arrives intact.

It is impossible to unambiguously determine which form of shipment of an online order will be optimal. In fact, everything depends on several factors: the selected shipping company, the dimensions of the goods, the address of the recipient of the order. Before preparing the parcel for collection by courier, it is worth determining the size of the parcel. On this basis, you will be able to fit appropriate cardboard packaging, which will be the basic protection of the item for the entire period of transport by courier.

Posting parcels on Allegro – how to do it?

The process of sending parcels to orders placed by Allegro customers is quite simple. There are several steps to be taken by each entrepreneur conducting transactions via this sales platform.

Log in to your Allegro account.
Go to -> Orders.
Click -> Send shipment for selected order.
Fill in the shipping form.
Print the shipping label.

The generated label should be handed over to the warehouse, which will take care of packaging the goods and preparing the parcel for shipment by courier. It is worth mentioning that it is the buyer who determines which form of transport he wishes to use (within the offer proposed by the seller, of course).

What to use and how to pack an Allegro parcel?

In order to pack goods for shipping, you first of all need proven packing materials and warehouse accessories to do your job faster. In the case of fulfilling consignment orders via Allegro, materials such as:

cardboardtubes,
corrugated cardboardboxes with 3, 5 or even 7 layers,
cardboard boxes,
kraft paper
foil and paper packaging,
packaging tapes,
stretch foil.

These are, of course, only the basic operating materials that can come in handy when shipping goods ordered via the Allegro portal. In the case of large-size items, you will also need crates, strapping tapes and even additional warehouse equipment to make it easier to transport packed goods and hand them over to employees of courier companies you cooperate with.

How to pack an Allegro parcel? Step by step

The procedure on how to pack an Allegro parcel is not complicated. If you already have the right packing materials needed to secure the goods and close the carton, you can proceed. Once the order from Allegro has been credited to your account, start the procedure for finalising it. This, along with packing the goods for shipping, should go as follows:

Assemble the goods needed for shipping.
Secure the purchased item so that it will not be damaged. You can use, for example, bubble wrap for this.
Prepare a cardboard box that is big enough for the item you are selling.
Line the bottom of the cardboard box with an extra layer of cushioning filler, such as paper.
Place the goods in the middle of the carton and line the sides with filler. Alternatively, you can use cardboard dividers.
Once you are sure that the goods are properly secured, close the package. You can seal it with packing tape using a special dispenser. This avoids the risk of the package spontaneously opening during transit.
Label the consignment with warning labels and place the courier’s delivery note on the front.

That is all you need to do to prepare the Allegro package for handing it over to the courier. Remember not to skip any of the mentioned steps. This could result in a lower level of security for the packed goods, so the risk of damage to the goods during transit would increase.

You can also use the guide on how to pack clothes on Vinted. If you manage to sell clothes, shoes or home accessories on Allegro as well, the procedure for packing the goods will be virtually identical.

To summarise: packing Allegro parcels is not particularly complicated, but it does require you to have the right operating materials, dedicated shipping cartons that are accepted by courier companies, and skills that make it easy to prepare parcels quickly and safely.