Shippn Review: How it works? Pros, Cons & Alternatives

BY Basma F, Mar 28, 2023

Online shoppers often face a problem. They can't order from anywhere in the world, as some shopping websites do not deliver to their destination. Those who want to start shopping without facing this problem can now shop online, and someone will receive their order and directly ship their orders internationally to anywhere in the world.

In this review, we'll review Shippn, one of the companies that provide a solution to this problem. The review will focus on sharing details about the service found on the company website, comparing it to some alternatives, sharing the pros and cons, answering frequently asked questions about the service, and sharing opinions of those who've tried it.

Shippn helps you get your shipments to your doorstep no matter where you are. The service relies on hosts who provide their addresses. They provide addresses in the following locations: USA, Canada, Australia, Turkey, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and other locations.

You can buy from retailers online in those locations, pick your host, and then have your item forwarded to you. Let's see in detail how this service works.

Unlike other services, Shippn does not provide a local address in the service locations. As they mainly depend on the hosts, you can't count that the same host will be available to receive another shipment. You pick a different host with a different address every time you order. It is advisable to double-check with the host before sending any shipments.

Shoppers will have to add details before purchasing the item. Shoppers need to provide the following information: package weight, dimensions, and content, and you'll get an estimate of how much the package will cost you.

Their motto is "Make the world your home." For a complete list of their locations, visit this link.

Anyone can sign up as a host and become a member of the Shippn team. The registration process is easy. For registration, you can start by providing some information, completing your profile, and verifying your ID.

On your profile, you also list your availability (when it's convenient for you to receive packages) and other additional services you can provide (handling customs and duty, taking photos of the products, consolidating packages, and repacking them).

Shoppers will know if you are available. You'll see details and any important notes regarding the package. Once you receive the shipment, you can enter package details, and shoppers will get notifications. Shippn handles all the payments.

Shoppers pay before you receive their shipments. You will get paid through Paypal after shoppers receive their orders.

Buy for Me Service is suitable for those who want to shop online, and the buyer does not accept their credit cards, etc. All shoppers have to do is fill in the item details, including pasting the link to the request and then submitting the request. The hosts will buy the item, and then you'll get notifications. Then, you can request international shipping of your order.

For the perfect service, they provide various shipping methods: DHL, FedEx, TNT, ups, Australia Post, and La Poste, partnering with different couriers to provide the best service possible. For pricing information and shipping details, we strongly recommend you visit their shipping cost calculator for an estimate of pricing and information about the courier.

Forwarding is the perfect solution that this company provides. Shippin's community offers solutions to the whole ordeal of trying to order items from international online stores if a seller doesn't deliver items to your location. Through Shippn, you can forward your package to your address no matter where you are in the world, and Shippn hosts will forward your items to you for a fee through one of the couriers.

Shippn offers ten days of free storage. Storage for more than ten days costs $2 per kg per week. This second payment, or the additional fee, is charged automatically from the active credit card of the shopper. Although there is storage, service providers can't store packages for more than 50 days.

Consolidation helps you save money because you combine more than one package in one shipment. Package consolidation is available for a small fee. As consolidation is an additional service, you must verify that the host you picked provides consolidation.

No matter how much Shippn charged you for shipping, you know that the money is secure. Shippn offers a number of payment methods to ensure that you have options and that your money is safe. Those are Visa, Paypal, American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and GPay. Hosts, however, are paid through Paypal only.

It varies depending on the destination and courier. You can check their shipping cost calculator to estimate expected shipping fees.

You will need to include where you'll ship your item from, your destination, package dimensions, and weight.

The customer service team can provide more information for questions about taxes and duties.

On Sitejabber, the company has a rating of 3.3, which indicates that most shoppers are satisfied with the service, and they even described it as "fast and user-friendly." Others complained about late shipping and delivery, and others complained about some issues with the orders. Not receiving their items is among the main problems.

On Trustpilot, they have a rating of 4. Some complained about the shipping fees and cost, considering the service so expensive. Others said it was a bit expensive but trustworthy. Some also complained that they were unresponsive and never shared updates about the shipments. Some said the service was simply great.

Many companies offer shopping from online retailers from the UK, the US, and some European countries. Let's see how Shippn compares with other service providers.