Shipping Lines Explained

Shipping is priced by weight (actual or volumetric - whichever is higher). Approximate weights: • T-shirt/hoodie: 300-500g • Pants: 400-600g • Shoes with box: 1.2-1.5kg / without box: 800g-1kg • Winter jacket: 800g-1.2kg • Small accessories: 100-300g each

The best choice for Polish buyers! • DPD: Best for Warsaw & big cities. Average 9-13 days. Very reliable. • DHL: Best for smaller cities. Average 11-13 days. Equally reliable. Both use triangle shipping: China → Amsterdam → Germany → Poland. This route avoids direct China customs attention. Cost: ~120-150zł for 2kg.

Good middle ground between speed and cost. 10-20 days delivery, ~$10-15/kg. Handled by postal services, less customs scrutiny than DHL. Tracking can be spotty. Best for medium hauls where you don't need the fastest delivery.

The cheapest option for Poland! Takes longer (15-25 days) but significantly cheaper than DHL/DPD. Great for patient buyers or non-urgent items. Often ~30-50% cheaper than express options.

Triangle shipping routes your package through a third country before final destination. For Poland, the route is: China → Amsterdam → Germany → Poland. This makes the package appear as EU-origin shipment rather than direct China import, reducing customs attention and seizure risk.

Cheapest options at $5-10/kg but SLOWEST (20-60 days). Sea shipping can take 2-3 months! Limited tracking, higher loss rates. Only use for: heavy items where shipping cost would be insane with express, or items you don't care about losing.

Summary for Polish buyers: ✅ Best overall: DPD / DHL Triangle (9-13 days, ~120-150zł/2kg) 💰 Best budget: ETL (15-25 days, ~30% cheaper) ⏱️ Fastest: DHL Express (7-10 days, premium price) ❌ Avoid: Sea shipping (2-3 months, high loss risk) Tax-free threshold: €150. Declare under this when possible.