How to Include Shipping in Your Product Prices

All products listed on the LocalZ Marketplace must include free shipping for the customer. Vendors are required to calculate shipping costs in advance and build them into the product’s listed price. This ensures a consistent, transparent shopping experience for all customers.

The LocalZ Marketplace currently supports sales and shipping within the United States only. Vendors are not permitted to offer international shipping.

All shipping estimates and pricing must be based on domestic U.S. delivery rates.

• Customers see one final price — no added fees at checkout

• Simplifies the buying experience

• Keeps pricing consistent across the Marketplace

Calculate the average cost to ship your products anywhere in the U.S.

Use the following information to generate estimates:

• Package size (dimensions)

• Product weight

• Delivery zones across the U.S.

• Standard shipping speed (3–7 business days recommended)

To calculate accurate rates, vendors are encouraged to use Easyship. A direct link to Easyship is provided in your Vendor Dashboard.

Easyship helps you:

• Compare domestic shipping rates from USPS, UPS, FedEx, and more

• Calculate average shipping costs

• Estimate delivery timeframes

• Identify the most cost-effective option for your package type

Use the average U.S. shipping cost from Easyship and include it in your final product price.

Once you’ve calculated the average shipping cost:

• Add that amount to your product price

• Example:

  • Product cost = $20

  • Average shipping cost = $8

  • Final listed price = $28

Do not add a separate shipping charge — the product must be listed with a total price that includes shipping.

Clearly state the following in your product description or store policy:

• That free shipping within the U.S. is included

• Estimated delivery timeframe (e.g., 3–5 business days)

• Any U.S. regions you do not ship to (if applicable, e.g., Alaska, Hawaii)

• Review your actual shipping costs after receiving a few orders

• Adjust product pricing as needed

• Use consistent packaging sizes to control cost

• Update your Easyship estimates regularly if you change products or shipping methods

• Do not charge shipping at checkout

• Do not offer international shipping — U.S. only

• Do not underprice and lose margin on shipping costs

Once your pricing is set:

• Continue adding products

• Learn how to manage orders and inventory

• Review your Vendor Dashboard for performance insights