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What Planet Express is
Planet Express is a US package forwarder founded in 2015 with multiple warehouse locations including California, Oregon (0% sales tax), and Delaware (0% sales tax). Subscription model: free basic tier plus paid tiers ($10–$15/mo) for consolidation and storage perks. Strong in LATAM and Eastern European markets.
Strengths: dual tax-free warehouses (OR + DE), aggressive base pricing, consolidation flow, established LATAM customer base.
The dual tax-free warehouse advantage (Planet Express's real win)
Planet Express runs warehouses in both Oregon AND Delaware, both 0% state-sales-tax states. For US retailers that calculate tax by shipping destination, this can save 5-9% on tax-heavy categories (electronics, jewelry, watches). On a $1,500 camera, that's $75–$135 saved. For pure-online customers buying tax-sensitive items, this is legit.
Honest credit · PE wins on taxThe per-item fee stack Planet Express adds on top
- $2 per photo if you want to see your items before they ship
- $3 per content inspection for hand-checking what arrived
- Consolidation fees per combined package
- Processing fees for various intake actions
- $10–$15/month premium tier for the features most users actually need
- Storage fees after the free window ends
What Selectido is
Selectido offers two complementary services:
- Live-video personal shopping — a specialist drives to a US store, joins a video call with you, walks the aisles together, and physically buys items at the register. $75/hr, no subscription.
- US package forwarding — get a personal Suite ID at our Minneapolis hub, order from any US store online, we receive, hand-check, photograph, and forward internationally. $14.99 per package, or free if you book a $75+ live shopping session that month.
The all-included advantage
Photos: free. Hand inspection: free. Customs paperwork (CN-22/CN-23): free. Consolidation: included. Monthly fee: none. Forwarding when paired with a $75 session: free. Planet Express splits these into 5+ separate line items. Selectido bundles them into the $14.99 flat fee.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Planet Express | Selectido |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly subscription | $0 basic / $10–15 premium | None — pay per service |
| Per-shipment service fee | ~$8 base + fees | $14.99 flat (or free with $75 session) |
| Tax-free warehouse | Yes — Oregon + Delaware | Minneapolis (~6% MN sales tax) |
| Photos before shipment | ~$2 each | Always included, free |
| Hand-content inspection | ~$3 each | Always included, free |
| Consolidation | Yes (additional fee) | Included, no extra fee |
| Customs paperwork (CN-22/CN-23) | Included | Included — both win |
| Live video shopping | Not offered | $75/hr at any US store |
| Costco / Trader Joe's / Apple in-store | Impossible | Yes — specialist holds memberships |
| Bundle perk (forwarding free) | Not offered | Yes, 1 free per session, max 1/mo |
| Carriers | USPS, FedEx, DHL, UPS | USPS, FedEx, DHL, UPS, Aramex |
Real-world scenarios
The decision usually comes down to what you're forwarding:
Scenario 1: $2,000 MacBook online order. Planet Express via Oregon = $0 sales tax saves you ~$140 + $8 service + $2 photo + $3 inspection = $13 fees, NET savings vs Selectido. PE wins by ~$120.
Scenario 2: 3-package consolidation with photos + inspection. Planet Express = ~$8 + $6 photos + $9 inspection + consolidation = $25+ in fees. Selectido = $14.99 flat, everything included. Selectido wins by ~$10.
Scenario 3: Costco run + 2 forwarded packages that month. Planet Express can't do Costco at all. Selectido = $75 session + $0 forwarding × 2 (bundle) = $75 total. Selectido is the only option.
When to use each
Planet Express Stick with PE when:
- You buy high-value, tax-heavy electronics from US online retailers — OR/DE saves real money
- You forward single packages without needing photos or inspection
- You're already on PE basic free tier and the volume doesn't justify switching
- You ship to less-common countries that Selectido doesn't focus on
Selectido Switch to Selectido when:
- You need Costco, Trader Joe's, Apple Store retail, or Sephora prestige
- You want photos and inspections always included, never $2-$3 each
- You consolidate multiple packages — the bundled flat fee beats PE's per-feature stack
- You want to see items on video before paying for international shipping
- You ship to GCC/MENA — Aramex outbound carrier is unique to Selectido
Frequently asked questions
Is Selectido a real Planet Express alternative?
Yes. Both are subscription-free US package forwarders. Selectido differs in two ways: it includes photos and hand-inspection free (Planet Express charges $2-3 each), and it adds live video shopping at any US retailer — something Planet Express doesn't offer.
How does Planet Express pricing compare to Selectido?
Planet Express offers a free basic plan and paid plans ($10-15/mo) with consolidation and storage perks. Their per-shipment costs add up via fees-per-feature: photos around $2 each, content inspection around $3, consolidation fees, and processing fees. Selectido is $14.99 flat per shipment with photos, inspection, and customs paperwork all included free — and the $14.99 is waived if you also book a live shopping session that month.
Does Planet Express have live video shopping?
No. Planet Express is forwarding-only. For someone to actually walk a US store on live video and shop for you (Target, Costco, Sephora, Saks, Apple, Best Buy), Selectido is the option.
Does Planet Express have a no-sales-tax address?
Planet Express has multiple US warehouse locations including Oregon and Delaware, both of which have no state sales tax. That's a real Planet Express advantage for tax-sensitive purchases. Selectido's single Minneapolis hub does charge Minnesota tax where applicable. If sales-tax savings is critical, Planet Express's Delaware/Oregon address can help on retailers that calculate tax by shipping destination.
What about photo fees at Planet Express vs Selectido?
Planet Express charges per photo (around $2 each) and per inspection (around $3). Over a typical multi-package consolidation this adds up to $10-30 in fees. Selectido includes photos at intake free, hand-inspection free, and customs paperwork free.
Can I use both Planet Express and Selectido?
Yes. Some customers use Planet Express for tax-sensitive electronics purchases via Delaware/Oregon and Selectido for live shopping plus everything else. Not mutually exclusive.