What Shipito is
Shipito is a US package forwarder with warehouses in California, Oregon (sales-tax-free), Florida, and elsewhere. Order from any US online retailer, ship to Shipito's warehouse, and Shipito repackages and forwards to ~220 countries. Strong in LATAM, Eastern Europe, and Asia.
What Selectido is
Selectido offers two complementary services: (1) 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. (2) 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.
Book a $75 live shopping session for items you want to see in person, and forwarding for that entire month is free. So if you shop the US regularly, a single session covers unlimited forwarding that month.
Side-by-side comparison
| Shipito | Selectido | |
|---|---|---|
| Free membership | Yes (basic free, premium $10/mo) | No subscription — pay per service |
| Tax-free Oregon address | Yes (6–8% sales tax savings) | East Coast hub (~6% sales tax) |
| Forwarding fee per package | $10 + 5% handling | $14.99 flat (or free with $75 session) |
| Live video shopping | Not offered | $75/hr at any US store |
| Costco access | ✗ (warehouse won't ship) | ✓ (specialist is member) |
| Trader Joe's | ✗ (doesn't ship) | ✓ (in-store only) |
| Apple Store retail | △ (blocks some models) | ✓ (purchased in-store) |
| Photos before shipment | Optional, costs extra | ✓ Always included |
| No item markup | 5% handling fee | ✓ Store price only |
Forwarding cost breakdown
When comparing pure forwarding costs, Shipito's Oregon advantage matters, but Selectido's bundled pricing changes the math:
| Shipito | Selectido (standalone) | Selectido (with $75 session) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per-package service fee | $10 flat + 5% handling | $14.99 flat | FREE |
| Sales tax on $100 order | $0 (Oregon) | ~$6 (East Coast) | ~$6 |
| Monthly subscription | Free (basic) or $10+ | None | None |
| Example: forward $200 package | $10 + $10 (handling est.) = $20 | $14.99 | FREE |
When Shipito still wins
- You order exclusively from US online retailers (Amazon, niche hobby suppliers, specialty brands).
- You want the Oregon tax-free advantage for high-value electronics or jewelry.
- You're a pure-forwarding customer and never need in-store access.
- You want a free basic membership with no subscription.
When Selectido is better
- Costco: Shipito cannot forward from Costco. Selectido specialists hold memberships.
- Trader Joe's / Whole Foods: In-store only. Shipito has no option. Selectido does.
- Apple Store / Sephora prestige: Many retailers block Shipito. Selectido buys directly at the register.
- Inspect before shipping: Live video lets you see items before paying for international shipping.
- Bundle pricing: If you need a Costco run ($75 session), forwarding becomes free that entire month.
- No platform fees: Shipito's 5% handling fee compounds on large items. Selectido's $14.99 is flat.
- No subscription commitment: Shipito's "free" membership is basic; premium features cost. Selectido has no tiers.
Frequently asked questions
Shipito's $10 + 5% handling looks cheaper on small items, and the Oregon tax-free address saves real money on online orders. But Selectido includes photos and hand-checks at intake (you see the package before paying for international shipping), no monthly tier commitment, no item markup, and crucially — free forwarding if you book a live session. For customers who shop the US across both online and in-store channels, Selectido's bundle is better value.
Some customers do exactly that. Shipito for routine tax-advantaged online orders, Selectido for Costco runs and big purchases where you want to inspect items on video. But if you're only using Shipito for the Oregon tax savings, the math often works out the same or better with Selectido's bundle — especially once you factor in the 5% handling fee.
Yes. Some customers use Shipito for routine Amazon orders and Selectido for in-store shopping or when they want live video inspection. But most find Selectido alone covers both needs with better pricing.
Selectido often faster end-to-end. One-hour shopping session, next-day consolidation, international shipping starts immediately. Shipito depends on retailer-to-warehouse transit (typically 5–7 days) plus forwarding time. For time-sensitive purchases, Selectido has an advantage.
Forwarding alone is $14.99/package with Selectido. But if you ever shop the US in-store (Costco, Target, Apple, Whole Foods), a single $75 session that month covers unlimited forwarding, making it free. So Selectido's bundle is designed for shoppers who use the US marketplace across both online and retail channels.