How To Do A Bundle On Depop: The Ultimate Seller's Guide To Boosting Sales And Saving On Shipping

To do a bundle on Depop, sellers can either enable automated bundle discounts in their shop settings or coordinate directly with buyers to create a single, custom consolidated listing. Setting up automated discounts streamlines the checkout process for multi-item purchases, while manual custom listings offer precise control over shipping weights and tailored pricing. Executing either method correctly reduces shipping costs, increases your average order value, and protects your profit margins from transactional fees.

Offering bundles on Depop is one of the most effective strategies to clear out inventory, increase your average order value (AOV), and reward loyal buyers with discounted pricing. However, executing a bundle transaction requires a clear understanding of Depop’s platform mechanics, shipping logistics, and payment processing fees.

Whether you want to automate the bundling process so buyers can check out independently, or you prefer to build bespoke custom listings for shoppers who negotiate in your direct messages (DMs), this guide covers the exact operational steps, shipping calculations, and troubleshooting protocols required to manage Depop bundles successfully.

Pre-Bundle Strategy: Listing Optimization, Margins, and Packaging Logistics

Before activating bundle discounts or accepting bundled offers, you must prepare your shop's infrastructure. Selling multiple items in a single package changes your shipping weight thresholds, packaging requirements, and net profit margins.

Essential Tools and Materials

• Digital Shipping Scale: A scale calibrated to ounces and grams is mandatory for weighing consolidated items to prevent postage-due penalties.
• Heavy-Duty Poly Mailers and Boxes: A variety of mailer sizes (ranging from 9x12 inches to 14.5x19 inches) and corrugated boxes for multi-item orders containing bulky items like denim, shoes, or outerwear.
• Thermal Label Printer or Standard Inkjet Printer: For printing consolidated shipping labels.
• Clear Packing Tape and Protective Wrap: Essential for securing fragile or high-value items within a larger bundle.

Prerequisite Platform Knowledge

• Depop Fee Structure: Depop charges a 10% marketplace fee on the total transaction amount (including shipping costs if you charge the buyer for shipping). In addition, Depop Payments processing fees (typically 2.9% + $0.30 in the US, or 2.5% + £0.25 in the UK) apply to the gross total.
• Shipping Services: Understand the difference between "Ship with Depop" (using Depop's pre-calculated USPS/Evri labels) and "Ship on Your Own" (using third-party shipping software like Pirate Ship or Shippo).
• USPS Ground Advantage and Priority Mail Rules: Under 15.9 ounces can ship via commercial First-Class/Ground Advantage; packages weighing 1 pound or more must escalate to Priority Mail or standard Ground Advantage rates.

Operational Benchmarks

• Setup Time: 5 minutes for automated setting configurations; 10 minutes for custom manual listing creation.
• Execution Cost: Free (excluding standard shipping supplies and Depop transaction fees).

How to Create and Sell Bundles on Depop: Step-by-Step Execution

Sellers on Depop generally utilize one of two bundling workflows: Method A (Automated In-App Bundles) or Method B (Manual Custom Listings). Below is the step-by-step execution path for both workflows.

Method A: Configuring Automated Bundle Settings (Hands-Off Method)

Automated bundles allow buyers to add multiple items from your shop to their shopping bag and check out with an automatically applied discount and shipping rule.

Step 1: Access Your Shop Settings

Open the Depop app on your mobile device or log in via a web browser. Navigate to your profile tab, select the "Selling Hub" icon (represented by a house or graph icon), and tap on "Shop Settings." From there, select the "Bundles" option.

Step 2: Select Your Bundle Discount Type

Depop offers two primary automated configurations:

• Percentage Discount: You can choose to offer a specific percentage off (e.g., 10%, 15%, or 20%) when a buyer purchases two or more items.
• Free Shipping on Bundles: This setting waives the shipping fee for the buyer.

Warning: If you choose "Free Shipping on Bundles," you as the seller will absorb the entire cost of the shipping label. Ensure your item prices are high enough to cover this cost without erasing your profit margins.

Step 3: Define Shipping Rules for Automated Bundles

If you do not offer free shipping, you must specify how shipping costs are calculated. Under the "Ship with Depop" system, when a buyer purchases an automated bundle, Depop calculates the shipping cost by taking the highest shipping price among the items in the bundle and applying it to the entire order, or by combining the weight tiers. Verify that your individual listings have accurate weight classes assigned to ensure the automated system does not undercharge for shipping.

Method B: Creating Custom Manual Bundles (Bespoke Negotiation Method)

Many buyers prefer to send direct messages asking for a customized price on specific items. Creating a single, consolidated listing is the safest and most cost-effective way to close these sales.

Step 1: Agree on the Bundle Price in the DMs

When a buyer messages you requesting a bundle, calculate your total price. Offer a combined discount that incentivizes the sale while factoring in your shipping costs and Depop fees. Explicitly state what the total price will be and confirm that shipping is included or separate before moving forward.

Step 2: Gather and Weigh the Items

Physically pull the items from your inventory. Place them together on your digital shipping scale along with the packaging material (poly mailer or box) you plan to use. Note the exact total weight in ounces or pounds.

Pro-Tip: Never estimate bundle weights. A bundle consisting of a heavy sweater and jeans will easily surpass 2 pounds, requiring a heavier shipping label than standard t-shirts. Underestimating weight leads to carrier adjustments, shipping delays, or postage-due charges for your buyer.

Step 3: Create a New "Reserved" Listing

Create a brand-new listing on your Depop page specifically for this transaction.

• Photos: Use a collage of the items being bundled, or use a simple graphic with text that says "Reserved Bundle for [Buyer's Username]."
• Title: Write a clear title, such as "Reserved Bundle for @[Buyer's Username]."
• Description: Itemize every single product included in the bundle (e.g., "Consolidated listing for @username. Includes: 1. Vintage Blue Nike Hoodie (Size L), 2. Black Levis 501 Jeans (Size 32x32).") This itemization is vital for protection in the event of an insurance claim or buyer dispute.
• Price: Input the exact agreed-upon discounted price.

Step 4: Set the Correct Shipping Rate

Select your shipping preference for the custom listing:

• If using "Ship with Depop": Select the weight tier that matches the physical weight you measured in Step 2.
• If using "Ship on Your Own": Use your shipping software to estimate the label cost for the buyer's zip code, and input that exact shipping cost into the listing.

Step 5: Deactivate the Original Listings and Direct the Buyer to Purchase

Publish the new custom listing. Immediately go to your active inventory and delete or mark the original individual listings as "Sold" to prevent another user from purchasing one of the items mid-transaction. Send a direct message to the buyer letting them know their custom bundle listing is live and ready for checkout.

Depop Bundle Pricing Models and Shipping Math

Choosing the correct financial model for your bundles is critical to maintaining a profitable reselling business. The table below outlines the financial implications, margin protection levels, and shipping allocations of the most common bundle setups on Depop.

Troubleshooting Depop Bundle Glitches and Dispute Prevention

Multi-item transactions carry a higher risk of logistical errors, pricing glitches, and buyer disputes. Use these real-world failure scenarios and actionable fixes to protect your seller rating and revenue.

Scenario 1: The Consolidated Package Exceeds the Shipping Label's Weight Limit

• Root Cause: You utilized Depop's automated bundle setting, and the combined physical weight of the items exceeded the weight class assigned to the generated shipping label.
• Actionable Fix: Do not ship the package using the underweight label. The postal carrier may return the package to you, charge your account for the postage difference, or charge the buyer "postage due" at delivery. Instead, message the buyer to explain the logistical issue. Refund the transaction entirely, then create a manual custom listing with the correct weight class, and ask the buyer to repurchase.

Scenario 2: The Buyer Claims an Item is Missing from the Bundle

• Root Cause: The buyer claims only one of the bundled items was in the package, or you accidentally left an item out during fulfillment.
• Actionable Fix: Before sealing any multi-item bundle, take a photo or film a quick video of all items being placed inside the shipping box with the shipping label visible. If a dispute is opened, this serves as physical proof for Depop Support. If you did make an honest packing error, locate the missing item and offer to ship it separately at your own expense, or issue a partial refund through the Depop platform.

Scenario 3: An Automated Bundle Sale Occurs with Erroneous "Free Shipping"

• Root Cause: You had "Free Shipping on Bundles" toggled on in your settings without realizing it, resulting in zero shipping revenue on a heavy multi-item purchase.
• Actionable Fix: Calculate if the transaction is still profitable after deducting the shipping label cost. If you will lose money, apologize to the buyer immediately, cancel and refund the order, toggle off the "Free Shipping on Bundles" setting in your profile, and invite them to repurchase under the corrected terms.

Scenario 4: A Buyer Requests a Partial Return on a Custom Bundle

• Root Cause: The buyer is dissatisfied with only one of the items inside the bundle and wants to return that specific item for a partial refund.
• Actionable Fix: Depop’s official policy states that for a full refund, the buyer must return all items in the bundle in their original condition. However, to maintain positive feedback, you can mutually agree to a partial refund. To do this, have the buyer ship the single item back to you with tracking. Once received, process a partial refund through your Depop Payments dashboard or PayPal ledger (whichever payment method was used).

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Depop charge separate transaction fees for each item inside a bundle?

No. Depop treats a bundle transaction as a single invoice. The standard 10% marketplace commission is calculated based on the total purchase price of the bundle (including any shipping costs paid by the buyer). Transaction processing fees are similarly applied to the gross transaction total of the single payment.

Can buyers use the "Make an Offer" button on bundle listings?

Yes. Buyers can add multiple items to their shopping cart on Depop and utilize the "Group Offer" feature to submit a discounted offer for the entire cart. Alternatively, if you have created a custom "Reserved" listing for a buyer, they can use the offer tool on that specific listing, though it is best practice to have them buy it immediately at the pre-negotiated buy-it-now price.

How do I handle tracking numbers when shipping a bundle?

When shipping a custom bundle or an automated bundle, you must ship all items in a single package under a single tracking number. If you are shipping via "Ship on Your Own," make sure to copy and paste that single tracking number into every individual transaction detail page associated with the bundle so Depop's system marks all items as shipped.

What happens if a buyer purchases a custom bundle that was reserved for someone else?

If a third-party user purchases a listing marked "Reserved for [Username]," you are not legally obligated to ship it to them. You should cancel and refund the unauthorized transaction immediately. To prevent this, only create custom bundle listings when the target buyer is online and ready to purchase, and price the listing abnormally high (e.g., $999) until the exact moment they confirm they are ready to check out.

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