One of the biggest challenges moms face when selling breast milk is shipping.
Shipping frozen milk overnight can be expensive. Many sellers are surprised when they first bring a package to a carrier and learn the cost. Depending on distance, the price can be much higher than expected. That surprise can sometimes cause a sale to fall through.
We created this feature to help provide clarity before you ship.
Through our platform, we are working to leverage the volume of our community to access better shipping rates. The idea is that by combining the shipping needs of many moms, we can help reduce the overall cost compared to going to a carrier individually.
In the beginning, shipping estimates may be provided using example pricing based on distance and zip codes. These examples are meant to give sellers and buyers a clearer understanding of what shipping may cost between locations.
At some point, we plan to explore connecting directly with a carrier rating system so that zip codes can be entered to receive a more specific estimate. Until then, the goal is simply to provide transparency and reduce surprise.
Using our shipping option is not required. Sellers and buyers may arrange shipping however they choose. This is simply an added service available through our community.
Before finalizing a sale, we encourage both parties to review the estimated shipping cost and communicate clearly so expectations are aligned.