How To Make A Bundle On Depop: A Step-by-Step Reseller Guide

To make a bundle on Depop, you can either enable automatic shipping discounts in your shop settings to allow buyers to purchase multiple items from their cart instantly, or manually create a single, custom reserved listing for a specific buyer. Implementing these strategies maximizes average order value while minimizing shipping discrepancies by consolidating items into a single shipping label.

Laying the Groundwork: Depop Bundle Shipping Policies, Inventory Mapping, and Profit Margins

Before accepting bundle requests or turning on automated shipping features, you must understand the financial and logistical mechanics of multi-item transactions. Bundling is one of the most effective tools for increasing your average order value (AOV), clearing out slow-moving inventory, and saving your customers money on shipping. However, failing to plan for combined weight thresholds or payment processing fees can quickly erode your profit margins.

Essential Gear, Software, and Prerequisites

To manage bundles successfully, keep the following equipment and operational metrics ready:

• A Digital Shipping Scale: An accurate postal scale capable of measuring in both ounces and grams up to at least 50 pounds. Accurate measurements prevent underpaying postage and receiving carrier adjustment penalties.
• A Label Printer or High-Quality Inkjet: Capable of printing standard 4x6 thermal shipping labels or adhesive paper sheets.
• Consolidated Packaging Supplies: A variety of packaging sizes, including tear-resistant poly mailers (ranging from 9x12 inches to 14x19 inches) and corrugated boxes for larger, multi-item shoe or jacket bundles.
• Depop App and Payment Processor Access: An active, verified Depop Payments account (integrated with Stripe) or a verified PayPal merchant account to facilitate instant payouts.
• Estimated Setup Time: 15 to 30 minutes to configure settings and draft bundle listing templates.
• Operating Budget: $0 upfront cost (assuming you already have standard shipping supplies and active inventory).

Step-by-Step Execution: Setting Up Automatic and Manual Bundles on Depop

Depop offers two pathways for bundling: Automated Shop Bundles (where buyers self-select items and checkout directly) and Manual Custom Bundles (where you negotiate a price via direct message and create a single dedicated listing). Below are the exact operational workflows for both methods.

Step 1: Configuring Shop Bundle Settings for Automated Cart Purchases

Automated bundles allow buyers to add multiple items from your closet to their digital shopping bag and checkout without waiting for your manual approval.

1. Open the Depop application and navigate to your Store Manager icon (the house symbol on the bottom navigation bar).
2. Tap on the Settings gear icon in the top right-hand corner of your screen.
3. Scroll down to the selling section and select Shipping.
4. Tap on Bundles to access your automated settings.
5. Select your preferred automated promotion. You have three choices:
   
   
   • No Shipping Discount: The buyer pays the individual shipping cost of every item in their cart combined. (Not recommended, as this deters buyers).
   • Free Shipping on Bundles: The buyer pays only the combined item prices, and you, the seller, cover the entirety of the consolidated shipping label cost.
   • Highest Shipping Price First: The buyer pays only the shipping cost of the item in their bundle that has the highest individual shipping price. The shipping costs of all other items in their cart are discounted to zero, and you cover any additional weight discrepancies.

Pro-Tip: If you choose "Free Shipping on Bundles," adjust your base item prices up by 10% to 15% to absorb the unexpected cost of heavy shipping labels, especially when dealing with heavy denim, shoes, or outerwear.

Step 2: Creating a Custom Manual Bundle Listing

Many buyers prefer to message you to negotiate a customized discount before purchasing. Manual bundles are highly effective for closing sales and ensuring precise shipping weights.

1. Negotiate and Confirm the Offer: Receive the buyer's direct message requesting a bundle of specific items. Agree on a final consolidated price for the items plus shipping.
2. Draft a New Listing: Click the Sell button (the camera icon) to create a brand-new listing.
3. Create Custom Media: Take a photo of the grouped items together, or create a quick collage of the original listing cover photos using your phone's native photo editing software. Use this as the main listing image.
4. Write a Specific Title: Set the title to a clear identifier, such as "Reserved Bundle for @[BuyerUsername]".
5. Detail the Description for Seller Protection: To comply with Depop and Stripe seller protection guidelines, explicitly itemize every product included in the bundle within the description field. For example: "Reserved bundle for @username. Includes: 1. Vintage Blue Levi’s 501 (Size 30), 2. Graphic Champion Hoodie (Size L), 3. Black Leather Belt."
6. Deactivate or Delete the Original Listings: Immediately mark the original individual listings as "Sold" or delete them entirely to prevent other users from purchasing them mid-transaction.
7. Publish and Notify: Set the agreed price, select the correct consolidated shipping weight, and publish. Message the buyer with a direct link to the new listing to complete their checkout.

Warning: Never list a custom bundle without explicitly itemizing the products in the description. If a buyer files a "Significantly Not As Described" (SNAD) dispute, Depop Support requires clear written evidence of all items included in that single transaction to rule in your favor.

Step 3: Calculating and Adjusting Shipping Rates for Combined Weights

When shipping bundles, weight adds up quickly. If you choose "Ship with Depop" or set your own custom shipping rates, you must calculate the total package weight accurately to avoid shipping carrier penalties.

1. Gather all the physical items included in the bundle.
2. Place your selected shipping container (poly mailer or box) onto your digital postal scale.
3. Tare (zero out) the scale with the empty box on it, or simply place all items inside the mailer and set them on the scale.
4. Read the final weight in ounces or pounds.
5. Select the corresponding shipping tier on Depop or your third-party shipping platform (such as Pirateship or Shippo).
6. If using "Ship with Depop," choose the exact tier that accommodates your package weight. If the total weight is 1.2 pounds, you must select the Medium label (up to 2 lbs), even if the individual items originally qualified for Small labels (under 12 oz).

Step 4: Executing the Package and Label Printing Process

Once the buyer purchases the bundle, your shipping label will generate automatically in the app or within your email, depending on your shipping settings.

1. Access your Sales tab in the Depop app and click on the bundled transaction.
2. Verify that the shipping address is confirmed and matches the buyer's profile details.
3. Download and print the shipping label. Ensure the barcode is crisp, unpixelated, and free of wrinkles.
4. Pack the items securely. Fold clothes neatly, wrap delicate items in tissue paper or bubble wrap, and seal the package with heavy-duty packing tape.
5. Affix the shipping label flat on the largest side of the package, ensuring tape does not cover or distort the barcode scanner lines.
6. Drop the package off at the appropriate shipping carrier (e.g., USPS, Evri, or Royal Mail) and request a physical drop-off receipt. This receipt serves as your proof of shipping in case of carrier loss.

Depop Shipping Tier Matrix & Bundle Weight Parameters

This reference table outlines standard "Ship with Depop" tiers (US-centric USPS rates) to help you accurately assign weights when creating manual or automated bundles.

Resolution Protocols: Solving Common Depop Bundle Glitches and Buyer Discrepancies

Managing multi-item transactions introduces unique variables. Use these protocols to resolve issues without hurting your seller rating.

The Shipping Price on an Automated Bundle is Incorrectly Combined

• Root Cause: The buyer added multiple items to their cart, but the automated algorithm applied individual shipping rates to each item, resulting in an exorbitantly high shipping total. This occurs if your shop settings are set to "No Shipping Discount" or if the listings are set to "My Own Shipping" with flat rates.
• Actionable Fix: Instruct the buyer to hold off on purchasing. Go into your profile settings, switch your bundle shipping preference to "Highest Shipping Price First," and ask them to refresh their cart. Alternatively, immediately convert the transaction into a single, manually created custom bundle listing with a consolidated weight and flat-rate shipping label.

The Shipping Carrier Charges "Postage Due" on a Bundle Delivery

• Root Cause: You estimated the weight of the bundled items instead of using a physical scale. The shipping carrier scanned the parcel on their automated sorting belts, flagged it as overweight for the purchased label tier, and charged either your account or the buyer upon delivery.
• Actionable Fix: If the buyer is asked to pay "Postage Due" to receive their package, instruct them to pay it, obtain a physical paper receipt from the postal clerk, and send you a photo of it. You should then contact Depop Support with the receipt to request a reimbursement, or refund the buyer the exact amount directly via your connected Stripe/PayPal portal. Never let the buyer pay out-of-pocket without issuing a prompt refund.

A Buyer Requests a Partial Return on a Single Bundled Transaction

• Root Cause: A buyer purchases a 3-item custom bundle but finds that only one item fits properly. They request a return and refund for only that single item.
• Actionable Fix: Since Depop does not have an automated "partial refund" portal for single-item returns within a bundle, you must handle this manually. Instruct the buyer to ship the returned item back to you using a tracked shipping method. Once the tracking shows the item has safely arrived at your address, navigate to the transaction in your Depop sales hub, select "Refund," and manually type in the agreed partial refund amount (excluding original shipping costs and proportional to the value of that specific item).

Frequently Asked Questions

Do sellers pay extra transaction fees on Depop bundles?

No, Depop does not charge an extra penalty fee for bundles. The standard payment processing fee (typically 2.9% + $0.30 in the US, or 3.3% + $0.30 for PayPal) is applied to the entire transaction total (item prices plus shipping). In regions where Depop's selling fee has been eliminated, the buyer pays the marketplace fee, keeping your transaction costs low.

Can I use my own shipping for Depop bundles instead of Depop's labels?

Yes. You can select "My Own Shipping" when creating your manual bundle listing. This allows you to purchase a shipping label through third-party platforms like Pirateship, which often offer cheaper ground rates for packages weighing over 1 pound. You must manually copy and paste the third-party tracking number into the Depop transaction details to maintain seller protection.

How do buyers add items to a bundle on their own?

Buyers can create their own bundles by navigating to your shop, clicking the "Add to Bag" button on multiple listings, and then going to their shopping cart. If you have automated shipping discounts enabled, their total price and consolidated shipping rate will be calculated automatically at checkout.

Can I edit a custom bundle listing after the buyer has purchased it?

No. Once a transaction is completed, the listing details, price, shipping label, and address are locked to protect both parties. If you need to make any changes, you must fully refund the transaction, duplicate the listing with the corrected details, and have the buyer purchase it again.

Scale Your Depop Shop Profitability Today

Optimize your store's configuration now to capture higher order values with minimal manual effort. Convert your active inventory into enticing bundle deals and watch your store's sales velocity skyrocket.