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Overview

Shipito has a rating of 3.5 stars from 873 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with Shipito most frequently mention fast delivery, many years, and shipping costs. Shipito ranks 4th among Mail Forwarding sites.

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    163
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    161
  • Returns
    115
  • Quality
    153

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Positive reviews (last 12 months): 71.4%
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Top Positive Review

“Superb service”

Ignatius T.
3/23/24

First time using a freight forwarder to ship a package from US to Australia. The website was relatively easy to use, I could track my package and make payment with no fuss as the website was user friendly. They were very quick to ship out my package after I made payment for shipping on the same day it arrived. Was a bit hesitant at first due to reviews I read online but in my experience, they have been excellent and am glad to go with them over the other competitors. Rates were also good as I expected double of what I had to pay in the end.

Top Critical Review

“Worst shipping experience”

Charles R.
5/14/24

I've used many international shipping companies in my time and this has to be the worst I have dealt with. The website is terrible and confusing to use and the hidden costs are ridiculous they will force your parcel storage time to laps and keep your parcel

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Thumbnail of user markh2360
Canada
2 reviews
5 helpful votes
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December 23rd, 2020

I ordered some coffee glasses. A set of 4.2 arrived OK, the other 2 were a few shards and basically glass dust.

Not Shipito's fault but the complaint is that I had ordered "Extra bubble wrap" ($5) and a "Fragile" sticker ($2).

There were no outwards signs of damage when the box arrived but as soon as I picked the box up I could hear the contents were no longer intact.

Attached is a pic of the "extra bubble wrap" - this for a box measuring about 6 inches square and 3 inches deep. Its 3/16" bubble wrap - almost useless - even if it had been the appropriate size.

staples.com sell 5/16" bubble wrap - 12" x 30 FEET - not 30 inches - 30 F-E-E-T for $8.

I'll let you decide if you think $5 for some scrap, thin, useless, ineffective "extra bubble wrap" is worth it.

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April B. – Shipito Rep

We are sorry this happened, I would like to see how we can make it right for you. Will you email us customeroutreach@shipito.com with your suite numb er? I would be glad to try to see what we can do.

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Australia
1 review
3 helpful votes
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April 6th, 2017

I used Shipito to send a package to Australia which was insured for US$436. Shipping cost me US$176 and delivery timeframe was meant to be 4-9 business days. I never saw any updates on the tracking code and contacted them several times for an explanation only to be told that the package was "on it's way" despite the one single tracking update showing that it was sitting in their warehouse. I am trying to get them to pay the insurance amount and refund the shipping cost but they're ignoring my requests.

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April B. – Shipito Rep

Matt, I'm sorry to hear about your experience and would like to discuss it with you. Tracking updates can vary depending on the carrier you choose, but I would like to look into the order you specifically mention. Please message me with your customer # or order #, so that I can look into this for you.

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Australia
1 review
1 helpful vote
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September 6th, 2017

Used them for several years now, very reliable apart from a single occasion before xmas last. That involved losing track of a package in the xmas rush, I think they discovered they needed an extra warehouse which they now have. They also found my package after a phone request, which was pleasing. Otherwise they have been great and I use them to consolidate packages every few weeks, very happy with the service.

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Belarus
1 review
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September 11th, 2016

Airmail economy is advertised with 20 to 45 business days delivery time. However, I got the package in less than 15 business days delivered overseas. It is also faster than my another priority parcel still travelling somewhere...

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California
1 review
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January 12th, 2020

Due to the nature of the business, not many people will have over-the-counter interaction with your company. We have twice now (4 years apart) when traveling to the US, used it to collect goods directly and the service has been brilliant. So, a service many only know as a website, actually has a great, friendly real-life presence as well. Thank you very much, Sven

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April B. – Shipito Rep

Thank you!

Thumbnail of user evetted
Fiji
4 reviews
8 helpful votes
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May 9th, 2015

I have found shipito FANTASTIC! Professional, great service, great shipping rates and savings. Love them. Cant understand the negative reviews. I live in Fiji Islands and find postage expensive and difficult. Shipito has been my answer to all my postal problems. I tried Reship, who charged such high rates, I ended up abandoning a few of my parcels!

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April B. – Shipito Rep

Hello Evette d, Thank you for the review. Many clients disliked the old verification process which is what a lot of the negative reviews are about. We have reduced the verification requirements a lot so we should see fewer reviews about that. Thank you for the review.

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Brazil
1 review
0 helpful votes
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May 31st, 2016

It was my first time in Shipito. I'm pleased with the company. They work well and seriously.
The Chat is very good. They reply fast and explain everything. Certainly, I wil send another package to them. Congratulations to you and the staff. Thanks a lot.

Tip for consumers:
Use short shipping address because Shipito has a Limited Space

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Thumbnail of user valentinn3
Romania
1 review
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May 23rd, 2019
Verified purchase

I use Shipito for a few years now. I am super happy with their professionalism and that every time everything worked perfectly. The even once helped me import some stuff to their warehouse in Austria and handled the import documents. I can't recommend them enough!

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April B. – Shipito Rep

At Shipito we do our best to get our customers what they need. Thank you for the recommendation, we really appreciate it.

Thumbnail of user fftf
Brazil
1 review
3 helpful votes
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July 18th, 2011

Use the service about one year, I've sent over 20 packages arrived without any problems, small problems like photos that were not good were quickly solved, that is the biggest problem I had was with pictures but it was resolved the same day. I would say that the service is good and honest could be a little cheaper but nothing in this world is perfect, give a note to Shipito 8.5.

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Finland
1 review
6 helpful votes
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November 7th, 2017

I used their service for years.The service works till they decide to arbitrarily to enforce one of their myriad rules and screw you over.

Then they show you their true colors. You item(s) are hostage to their whims thousands of miles from where you live. You have no legal recourse, you can't do anything but write reviews. They have a polite customer service that stops answering your complaints.

You're screwed. Don't use shipito.

Tip for consumers:
Don't.

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April B. – Shipito Rep

Antti, could you email marketing@globalaccess.com with your box number and a description of what's happen and we will look into it.

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RU
1 review
1 helpful vote
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July 23rd, 2017

I use Shipito service occasionally since 2012. In the meantime I have bought in the USA and Canada and forwarded to Russia 28 parcels. I have never had any issues with Shipito. Even if a seller on ebay or similar site allows international delivery, it is cheaper to send an item to Shipito and then forward it to myself. I read quite a few negative reviews on Shipito here, but in my case they always worked flawlessly.

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Thumbnail of user ronb700
Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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July 15th, 2021

If you pay this company for delivery insurance. Trust me. You will be doing all the work to make sure your money is refunded to you. I sent them pictures of the damaged box and product. One and a half months ago. Told to take my damaged package to my post office for them to look at it. They tell they do not do that. Asked for shipito help. We cannot do anything. Until I pissed off. They kick me off social media and some of my comments on there service tickets. We're is the customer service in this. I even told them I had a bad back. This still did not matter. I would not use this company for the love or money. You take your pick. It will be a long time before anything is seen or done by this company. If you don't believe me. Read some of the other comments.

Tip for consumers:
Read all the comments before using this company . I wish I did.

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Thumbnail of user orlandos58
Brazil
1 review
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September 7th, 2020

Have used Shipito services since long ago, although didn´t have use it for a couple of years. Recently, used Shipito services again and could see they still give high attention to their customers. The chat service is wonderful, helping you to have a great customer experience, as your questions are immediately addressed, and this is a kind of task where many issues can happen. I use a few other services, run by other companies, and can evaluate Shipito as the best of them, by far.

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April B. – Shipito Rep

Thank you for your kind words

Thumbnail of user andrews111
Mexico
1 review
7 helpful votes
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October 12th, 2014

Frankly these people have the hardest verification process I have seen, I am an expat living in Mexico and have been using mail forwarding services for 7 years. I´ve never come across a company so inflexible, uncooperative and unwilling to help. That said their packaging and shipping prices I have found hard to beat. I´m now verified and my wife sent my birthday present to me at this address, for some reason my name was not on the shipping label but I asked them to open the package and look at the invoice. I also sent them the purchase email where it says she bought it but it was shipped to me at my address. They won´t release the package unless I verify her even though my name is on the invoice as the shipping receiver and the email order confirmation. They are a bunch of W...

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Try another company.

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Thumbnail of user ilkeri
Turkey
1 review
2 helpful votes
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August 31st, 2015

Unlike whom had problems with verification process, I have sent numerous packages without an issue. I don't know how the verification process works but I think they're more flexible than other forwarders and their prices acceptable.

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Thumbnail of user dant289
Thailand
1 review
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April 14th, 2017

After reading reviews here I was kind of worried as there has been a lot of bad ones lately. I had a lot of problems ordering some cosmetics for my girlfriend... we ended up losing one package and another was counterfeit. So I ordered straight from the company and use Shipito. All of the steps to get my item went smoothly and within 2 weeks I got my package with all items.

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April B. – Shipito Rep

Thanks for sharing. We love it when our customers have a great experience, it’s what we live for!

Thumbnail of user jennam9
South Carolina
1 review
9 helpful votes
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February 2nd, 2015

Really arrogant, unhelpful customer service. Their added fees along with high shipping prices are a rip off. It took me 5 times to cancel my account. They kept telling me I needed a zero deposit balance, which I did. But when they did refund me via Paypal, they took a fee on a transfer that was free!

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find another service

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Thumbnail of user gabrield48
Brazil
1 review
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October 6th, 2018

I have been with them for two years they are always on the top of the game! I always get my purchases on time, if something comes up the security team will handle it for you! Thanks to provide an excellent job since 2016

Thumbnail of user hanat13
Canada
1 review
2 helpful votes
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March 8th, 2022

My experience with shipito is the worst, I signed up and tried to use their service. Guess what I lost an item that worth over 200$. Contacted customer service several times but they kept on saying I should contact the local shipping company make a claim. I gave up. I will never ever use their service and won't recommend it to anyone.

Tip for consumers:
Please save your money and time by not using their service

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Thumbnail of user badingerh
Burkina Faso
1 review
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August 18th, 2016

They shipped my packages as soon as they received money. My stuff arrives well protected and in perfect conditions. I highly recommend shipito. This company is better than many of them I've tried. That's why I only deal with them

Thumbnail of user maxyg
Australia
2 reviews
5 helpful votes
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February 24th, 2020

Ok so before using Shipito I used their online calculator to work out approximately how much it would cost to ship some parts from US to Australia. I received an estimate of around $350 US so I signed up. I asked for my items to be consolidated into one package (this is an option) only to be told afterwards it was too big for any of their carriers (DHL, Fedex etc.) to ship. They then charged me $150 US to 'un-consolidate' the package and I was forced to post the items individually. It cost me around $600 US in postage. On top of this they lost one of my items and blamed the supplier even after my supplier provided tracking numbers and dates when the items were posted. To add insult to injury I had one last package to send to Australia and they sent it to the wrong address instead. So in a nutshell don't use these guys because they are hopeless!

Thumbnail of user darrene8
Australia
1 review
3 helpful votes
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January 22nd, 2017

Review of mail forwarding company Shipito--------Seriously, the absolute worst customer service of any company I've ever had the displeasure of having to work with. After they destroyed several of my packages last time I used them, I vowed never to use them again. However, a few months later I again wanted something from the US so decided to give them another try. Bought the item and had it shipped to my US address with Shipito. However when I tried to login I was unable to do so. Contacted customer service. Was told someone would look into it and get back to me. Weeks later and still waiting for a reply. I simply cannot for the life of me understand why this company spends time and money trying to attract new customers, whilst at the same time trying so hard to drive their existing customers away. Absolutely Unbelievable. Avoid this company like the plague!

Thumbnail of user attyv
South Africa
1 review
6 helpful votes
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November 23rd, 2015

My package was stolen while it was in the mailbox and only reimbursed the declared value even though I sent them original invoice and tracking number that proves the value of the goods. I have used them for 4 years. Lately their service has been awful and their shipping fees increased. It takes more than two weeks to receive a package sent with TNT economy, while before it used to take 7 days.

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April B. – Shipito Rep

Hello Atty,
Thank you for the review. Please note that the insurance only covers what is declared. Please also know that we are not TNT and shipping times can vary.

Thumbnail of user danualm
Australia
1 review
1 helpful vote
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May 30th, 2016

Shipito have assisted in shipping my US packages to Australia for over a year now and I have been nothing but impressed with their service. I think the best thing about Shipito's service is the option to consolidate or send individually, next to the timeliness of processing my request. I've already suggested Shipito to many of my colleagues and will continue to do so. Thank you!

Thumbnail of user carlosa39
Brazil
1 review
2 helpful votes
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May 27th, 2016

Shipito an optimal international shipping company.

As for Brazil, the country of corruption and corrupt scoundrels.

It creates laws for everything, more a way of corrupting the low-income citizen and enrich the coffers of corruption.

In the end, the feeling is imminent: there seems to be an effort by big government to, if not difficult to make international purchases, make the most financial advantage of them.

Corruption is huge in Brazil, which even the post office joined this means to raise more money for corrupt government.

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We ship packages to you, no matter where you are in the world. Use your Shipito mailbox, US address, to shop online from the US. Then have packages consolidated and forwarded to you.

Business History

Shipito was started in 2008 for international shoppers and businesses seeking to reach international shoppers.

Many products are less expensive or more authentic in the US. Unfortunately, a lot of stores do not offer shipping for international customers. We have solved that problem. Now you can shop in the US using your Shipito mailbox, US address, and have parcels shipped to you anywhere in the world.

We welcome your ideas, feedback, and constructive criticism. That said, please understand that we will not be able to address specific customer service issues here. We encourage you to discuss specific issues regarding individual orders with our customer support team.

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