The three real differences
Shipito works fine as a mailbox. But most international shoppers we hear from switched because they were paying more per package, paying extra for repacking, or stuck with no human help when a US store wouldn't accept a third-party address.
- 1Flat $14.99 per shipment — no subscription
Shipito's plan minimums mean you pay even in months you don't ship. We charge zero unless a package actually leaves the hub. Pay only when you ship.
- 2Free repack on every parcel
Shipito charges $5–$15 to repack each box. We do it free on every parcel, shrinking oversized US-store boxes to cut shipping up to 60%.
- 3Live US shoppers when you need them
Costco, Trader Joe's, Apple — many US stores refuse third-party mailbox addresses. Our shoppers walk the aisles for you on live video. Shipito doesn't offer this.
Shipito charges per repack. We don't.
US stores ship in oversized boxes — and carriers bill you for the empty space (dimensional weight). We repack every parcel to its true size before forwarding, free. Shipito's repack is a $5–$15 paid add-on most customers skip.
Big box, small bill. We shrink it down.
Typical save: a 24×24×24 box from Target with 4 small items, repacked to 14×10×10. FedEx Ground international drops from ~$160 to ~$60.
Shipito vs Selectido
Apples-to-apples on the things that change your monthly bill.
One flat fee. No surprises.
Shipito's pricing is hard to predict because it stacks: plan fee + parcel fee + repack fee + photo fee. Ours is one number.
- 60 days free storage at the Minneapolis hub
- Free repack to true dimensions on every parcel
- Hand-check + photo of every inbound package
- Customs paperwork included (CN-22 / CN-23)
- Pick your carrier — USPS, UPS, FedEx, DHL, or Aramex
Questions, answered
How is Selectido different from Shipito?
Three concrete differences. (1) Pricing: Selectido is $14.99 flat per outbound shipment, no subscription. Shipito charges plan tiers that escalate with usage. (2) Repack: free on every Selectido parcel; Shipito charges $5–$15 per repack. (3) Live shoppers: Selectido has real human shoppers who walk US stores on video for items you can't ship-to-suite. Shipito is mailbox-only.
Is Selectido a true Shipito alternative?
Yes for all the core forwarding use cases — US shipping address, package consolidation, customs paperwork, worldwide outbound shipping via USPS, UPS, FedEx, DHL. We also add live video shoppers for stores that don't accept third-party addresses (Costco, Trader Joe's, Apple).
Should I switch from Shipito to Selectido?
If you ship 1–2 packages a month, Shipito's plan minimums often cost more than our pay-as-you-go model. If you ship oversized boxes (Target, Costco, Walmart usually do), our free repack saves up to 60% on the carrier bill. If you need help buying anything in-person, we have live shoppers — Shipito does not.
Does Selectido charge for repacking like Shipito?
No. Repacking to true dimensions is free on every Selectido parcel — no opt-in, no surcharge. Shipito charges $5–$15 per repack as a paid add-on, which is why customers often skip it and overpay on dimensional weight.