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You are sending the item for evaluation at the showroom.<\/p>\r\n
Now it\u2019s time to pack and send your dress safely:<\/p>\r\n
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There are cardboard boxes of various sizes that can be purchased at office supply stores or post offices. Make sure the box is large enough to fit the item. If it\u2019s too small, it may damage any details or crush the item.<\/p>\r\n
Example:<\/strong> The box you used to store a wedding dress may be too large for shipping or for economical delivery. Check the sizes accepted by the post office or courier service. A typical wedding dress fits in a 43x30x14 cm box.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n Place protective material around the item inside the box.<\/p>\r\n Examples: Accessories should be packed individually and protected with paper or plastic. For a wedding dress, place a sheet of tissue paper on a table and lay the dress on top. White, acid-free tissue paper or muslin is ideal. Regular tissue paper contains acid that can damage the dress. Alternatively, use a transparent plastic bag, for example, the one from the dry cleaners where you had your dress professionally cleaned.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Dresses with jewelry or embellishments<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Fold carefully, placing tissue paper between each layer. This is especially important for dresses with decorations such as beads, sequins, rhinestones, etc. Tissue paper also prevents delicate fabrics (especially tulle or lace) from snagging.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n Put the folded dress or item with tissue paper inside a plastic bag (for example, the one from your dry cleaner) and fold the opening. This will help protect it in the unlikely event the box gets wet or damaged by liquids.<\/p>\r\n Although plastic is not recommended for long-term storage, it is safe for transport.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n Use strong packing tape to seal the box. You may need to reinforce the openings by taping over them multiple times. If you have a shipping label, attach it to the box and cover it with tape.<\/p>\r\n Make sure to remove any existing labels on the box\u2014you don\u2019t want your dress sent to the wrong destination!<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n This ensures delivery personnel handle it with care.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n How to weigh your item at home:<\/p>\r\n An average dress weighs around 5 kg, but this depends on the item and box.<\/p>\r\n \u2013 Use a bathroom scale and note your weight.<\/p>\r\n \u2013 Now weigh yourself holding the item close to your body and note the weight.<\/p>\r\n \u2013 Subtract your first weight from the second weight to get the final weight of the item.<\/p>\r\n \u2013 Round the weight and include the packaging weight when estimating shipping costs.<\/p>\r\n \u2013 Alternatively, use a post office scale or a handheld scale.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n If you are shipping from outside Portugal, any customs fees or taxes charged to Bridal Stories are the responsibility of the seller.<\/p>\r\n These fees do not apply to domestic shipments (within Portugal or the EU).<\/p>\r\n Import duties may be applied when an order arrives from a country outside the EU, even on second-hand items. Imports may be subject to taxes and charges, such as sales tax and customs service fees.<\/p>\r\n It is important to understand that these fees are the seller’s responsibility and must be paid to Bridal Stories before the item can be evaluated in person.<\/p>\r\n If it is possible to pay the fees in advance, please choose this option for a faster process.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n Using the correct shipping method keeps everyone safe during transit.<\/p>\r\n Make sure to use a service that includes:<\/p>\r\n \u2013 Door-to-door tracking that can be viewed online with a code;<\/p>\r\n \u2013 Or signature upon delivery;<\/p>\r\n \u2013 Insurance coverage for the total value of the sale.<\/p>\r\n Recommendations:<\/b> Simulate shipments via CTT Expresso<\/a><\/u> or compare options at Eurosender<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\r\n We have no partnership with these companies and are not responsible for any shipments. They are listed for reference only.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Tracking<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Sharing tracking details helps keep you and Bridal Stories informed of the shipment\u2019s location and prevents premature refund requests. Tracking information is now standard practice.<\/p>\r\n It ensures everyone involved knows where the package is during delivery and is useful in rare cases of lost shipments.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Insurance<\/strong><\/p>\r\n It may be tempting to skip insurance, but without it, both parties risk losing the item or payment.<\/p>\r\n In the unlikely event that the shipment is lost or heavily damaged, insurance covers the cost of the item. The seller receives insurance payment and is reimbursed. Check the conditions with each carrier.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n Pay attention to:<\/p>\r\n \u2013 Sellers are responsible for safely shipping the item, charging the correct shipping type, and providing a door-to-door tracking code;<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Seller obligations:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n \u2013 Pay for shipping;<\/p>\r\n \u2013 Ship to the correct address when paying for shipping;<\/p>\r\n \u2013 Pay any extra fees or customs charges;<\/p>\r\n \u2013 Provide a door-to-door tracking code that can be viewed online.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Not allowed:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n \u2013 Changing the shipping address after payment;<\/p>\r\n \u2013 Requesting to mark the item as lower value or as a \u201cgift\u201d to avoid insurance or fees;<\/p>\r\n \u2013 Refusing to pay customs fees. This may result in the item being returned or, in some cases, loss of both payment and item.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n <\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" How to Ship an Item You are sending the item for evaluation at the showroom. Now it\u2019s time to pack and send your dress safely: [\u2026]<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-995","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\n2. Wrap or fold the item carefully<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n
3. Place everything in a plastic bag<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n
4. Seal with tape<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n
5. Mark the box as \u201cFRAGILE\u201d<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n
6. Weight<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n
7. Customs-related fees<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n
8. Correct shipping method<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n
9. General Conditions<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n