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When pre-orders for your pricier items stall, one cause is the burden of paying the full price before anything arrives. How to read the survey figures, how to check whether it's happening in your store, how full prepayment, deposits and charging at shipping differ, and what a deposit doesn't change.
For stores taking fully prepaid pre-orders with SellRules: how to switch to deposits on the Pro plan. What happens to open orders, whether to switch mid-run or from the next pre-order window, what to check right after, and how to switch back.
Six Shopify apps for pre-orders with a deposit and balance, compared on no-deposit pre-orders, charging at fulfillment, automatic balance collection, what happens when a charge fails, holding unpaid orders, supported payments and pricing. Includes a quick table to shortlist apps by your store's needs.
Compare Shopify order printing with automatic receipt issuing after payment. Learn how customers can download receipts, how to correct a recipient name, and what to check when an email, receipt, or refund document is missing.
What to do when the balance on a pre-order or made-to-order item can't be collected automatically: the first step for each status (Collection failed, Action required, Can't auto-charge), what to tell the customer, charging again, how long to wait, cancelling and refunding the deposit, and shipping once it's paid.
With deposit and balance payments, what do customers read on the product page, at checkout, in their emails and on the cancellation page, and when is the balance charged? The gaps in the built-in wording, and the text your store should add so the balance never looks like an unknown charge, in the order customers receive it.
How to take only a deposit at checkout for pre-orders and made-to-order products, and collect the balance automatically on its due date. Which products it suits, what customers and your store receive, what happens when the balance can't be collected, which payments work, and how to set it up on the Pro plan and test it.
Why SellRules places Shopify fulfillment holds on pre-order and made-to-order orders, how to release them, when regular items in a fully paid order can ship first, and what changes when fulfillment units cannot be split or a balance is unpaid.
How to hide cash on delivery at Shopify checkout only when a pre-order or made-to-order product is in the cart. Covers whether to stop it, which payment methods are hidden, setup and test orders, and what to check when cash on delivery still shows.
How to decide what share of the price to take as a deposit on pre-orders and made-to-order items, and when to charge the balance, based on your price, the money you pay out before shipping, the time until shipping and what you refund on cancellation. With a decision table, three worked examples and how to choose between a specific date and days after checkout.
Card authorizations on Shopify Payments expire after 7 days. If you ship within that window, capturing at fulfillment still gets you paid. For pre-orders a month or more out, choose between full payment up front, a deposit and balance, or charging at shipment, using a table based on your capture method and lead time and formulas you can fill in with your own numbers.
On Shopify, pre-order deposits and balance payments only work with Shopify Payments, PayPal Express, Adyen and Stripe (for some stores). See what happens to cash on delivery, bank transfer and Shop Pay, how to check your own store before switching to Pro, and what to do instead if your payments aren't supported.
After the October 1, 2026 Click Post revision, here are the four things to check on your first shipment, in working order: the 240 yen rate shown at payment, the new size rules (60 cm total dimensions and 34 cm longest side), post-box-only drop-off, and Shopify shipping display plus tracking sync.
Dropping off Click Post at the counter is an exception. This article explains the three conditions—a full or out-of-order postbox, high drop-off volume, and insufficient slot width—along with the 3 cm thickness limit, how to choose a postbox, and next steps when packages cannot be posted.
When a customer says the back-in-stock email never came, check the signup, then stock and the sold-out switch, then the Delivery log, then the inbox. What each status means, and when you can and can't resend.
For stores that edit product pages every time a sale starts or a preorder ends. We compare continuing with manual work, using an app, or asking a development company, based on the day-to-day work.
With the Click Post rate revision, the payment cutoff for the legacy rate is scheduled for September 30, 2026, at 23:30, followed by service downtime until October 1 at 6:00 (scheduled). Here is a practical guide for Shopify merchants on sorting orders before the cutoff, what to do during maintenance, and key checks once service resumes.
For shops that keep taking pre-orders but can't decide what to change next. How to run a weekly review: check sales, open orders, inventory and intake limits under the same conditions, then pick one setting to adjust.
A summary of Click Post rates, size limits, weight limits, and drop-off conditions in effect following the October 1, 2026 revision. Explains the differences from previous conditions, dimensions to measure after packaging, post office counter exceptions when parcels do not fit in a post box, and shipping rate settings to review for your store.
Learn when regular items in a Shopify order with a preorder can ship first, why an unpaid balance holds the whole order, and how to check fulfillment splits, shipping rates, and customer messages.
Is your Click Post label stuck on 'PDF won't open,' 'prints too small,' or 'need to reprint'? Here is a step-by-step troubleshooting guide to isolate the issue across browser display, print dialog settings, and label expiration.
For stores selling pre-orders to customers in multiple languages. Learn how to check your published Shopify languages, review product-page wording and notification emails per language, and test by switching languages.
For stores that can export addresses as a CSV but still copy tracking numbers back into Shopify one by one. How an app reads the numbers from label PDFs and registers them, plus how to switch over safely.
SellRules pre-order button missing from your product page? Start from what the page shows right now, then check the theme app embed, sales schedule, limits and free quota, and the theme's purchase form, in that order.
You want to ship a preorder you received earlier, but cannot find it in the app. This article explains how to check the order status, filters, and handling of older orders in order.
For stores comparing Shopify pre-order apps: when customers pay (in full at order, a deposit first, or at shipping) plus selling rules, notifications and pricing — SellRules compared with 3 pre-order apps on the same criteria.
When importing a label PDF gets stuck, this guide walks through checking the original file, choosing the right order candidate, and telling support what happened.
For shops thinking about moving to a different pre-order app. Learn how to record open orders and promised shipping dates, test only with new orders, and switch safely with a responsibility-scoped checklist.
For stores that want to reduce copying addresses and entering tracking numbers. Learn how to try a Click Post integration app during your usual shipping workflow and decide whether the monthly fee is worth it.
For shops that want to collect email addresses for a new product before it goes on sale. A signup is not a purchase guarantee — it is a way to tell people when pre-orders begin. Learn what to say, how to build the schedule, how to test the notification and what to check after the start.
A comparison of Shopify apps that support Click Post shipping. Using CSV export, tracking number registration, and address formatting as the yardstick, this guide shows how to choose by store size.
For stores running members-only sales or early access that need to limit who can buy. The difference between Shopify's sign-in requirement and customer tags, how to set purchase eligibility per product, and how to prepare messaging for shoppers who can't buy.
This guide explains the Shopify and Click Post shipping workflow. The app creates CSV files and extracts tracking numbers and order candidates from the original label PDF; you review the candidates and submit the registration.
For stores that make items after the order comes in. How to line up promised ship dates with your orders, decide what to make first, handle date changes and delay notices, and reconcile shipped orders against what's left.
Click Post address fields: 4 fields, each up to 20 full-width or 40 half-width characters. CSV in Shift-JIS, up to 40 entries per upload. Q&A on garbled text, address errors, tracking updates, and address changes after dispatch from Shopify.
For stores planning an early-access launch or a limited-quantity release. Write a sales plan for one product around when to sell, who can buy, how many and what happens after it sells out, then see which SellRules screen each part goes into and when Shopify's built-in features are enough.
A practical guide to managing online orders before, during, and after event sales or pop-up appearances, including stock separation, customer communication, and post-event shipping recovery.
Pre-order and made-to-order sales leave a gap between checkout and shipping where follow-ups get missed. Here's how to wire SellRules triggers through Shopify Flow so the right person hears about them.
A practical guide to selecting Shopify apps, covering pricing models, trial periods, language support, reviews, theme compatibility, and the risks of installing too many apps.
For stores that want to curb bulk buying and reseller orders on limited-edition products. Learn when Shopify's built-in cart limit is enough, when per-product and per-customer limits call for an app, and how to set it up in SellRules.
A practical guide for Shopify merchants in Japan on how to structure a legal notice under the Act on Specified Commercial Transactions and write a clear shipping policy that reduces confusion.
Set up Shopify back-in-stock notices with tracked inventory, an out-of-stock rule, signup form, email copy, and a test of the restock and delivery flow.
For shops still changing launch times and post-stockout messages by hand. See what SellRules can handle, plus its plans and the free plan.
A practical comparison of third-party logistics and self-fulfillment for solo merchants, covering cost, quality control, flexibility, and when shipping volume truly justifies outsourcing.
Installed SellRules but not sure what to try first? Learn how to check switches and notifications with 1 product on the Free plan and decide whether to keep using it.
A comprehensive guide to organizing Shopify shipping profiles, shipping zones, and rates. Learn step-by-step how to revise customer shipping fees and free shipping thresholds for Japan Post's Click Post rate increase (from 185 yen to 240 yen announced for October 1, 2026) and verify cart calculations.
For shops tired of opening the admin and editing the product page at launch time. Learn how to set announcement, pre-order and regular-sales schedules in SellRules and leave the switching to it.
A guide to setting realistic shipping lead times and communicating them clearly when you cannot ship every day, especially for side-business and part-time Shopify stores.
Not sure whether to accept pre-orders or offer restock alerts after a Shopify product sells out? Learn how to choose based on the restock plan and automate the switch with SellRules.
A practical guide to setting up a home shipping workspace for Click Post, including printers, paper, scales, thickness gauges, packing materials, and workflow layout.
The 5 things to decide before you take pre-orders on Shopify (products, dates and limit, ship-date wording, when you get paid, delay notices), and what customers see and receive, in order, once one product is set up in SellRules.
A practical guide for handmade sellers who need to protect creative time while still shipping consistently, using time blocks, batching, and workspace separation.
A step-by-step guide for independent shop owners looking to start shipping with Click Post on Shopify, covering everything from account registration to your first shipment. Learn about required equipment, Shopify integration methods, and common initial pitfalls.
A guide to deciding whether multiple orders going to the same address should be bundled into one Click Post shipment or sent separately, with practical rules for size limits, tracking management, and customer communication.
The rule: Click Post does not support address changes after dispatch. The post office's retrieval request (from 550 yen) rarely arrives in time, so the realistic fallback is to wait for return, then reship. This article covers how change-of-address forwarding works, customer reply templates, and how to prevent these requests in the first place.
Prevent shipping a cancelled Shopify order by checking order states, comparing order numbers after CSV export, and separating unused ClickPost labels before dispatch.
Click Post does not compensate for damage to contents. Current limits are 34 cm on the longest side, 60 cm total for three sides, and 2 kg; the parcel must fit in a public postal drop box. Learn how to check fragile items, OPP bags, cushioning, and the packed parcel.
A practical guide to handling multi-package shipments for a single Shopify order. Covers why they happen, how to manage tracking numbers, and how to split fulfillment records correctly in Shopify.
Practical email templates and workflow advice for handling ‘My order hasn’t arrived’ inquiries. Covers tracking checks, status-based responses, and ways to prevent the inquiry before it starts.
A practical guide to ClickPost’s bulk CSV address fields: four lines, a limit of 20 full-width or 40 half-width characters per line, and checks for the imported data and printed label.
“Instant Ship! for Click Post” creates Click Post CSV files from Shopify orders, then registers tracking numbers read from the original PDF on your orders after you review the suggested matches. Here is what it covers, at US$8 a month with a 10-day free trial.
A practical guide to the problems caused by incorrect tracking-number entry and how to prevent them. Covers common mistake patterns, the impact on customer support, and why automation is safer than manual entry.
Discover packaging tips to create a delightful gift experience even with Click Post mailbox delivery. Learn presentation ideas within 3 cm, message card workflows, and when to consider alternative carriers for gifts.
A guide on calculating per-shipment packaging material costs from the purchase prices of envelopes, boxes, inner bags, and cushioning. Learn how to review your choices using your store's actual purchasing costs—rather than unfounded market averages—factoring in shipping fees, protective performance, and storage space.
A practical guide to return and exchange shipping cost design in Shopify. This article covers who pays, how to write the policy, how to absorb the cost into pricing, and how to reduce the operational burden of reshipping.
The bottom line: products priced at 3,000 yen or more are best sold with shipping included (displayed as free shipping), while items under 1,000 yen yield better margins when shipping is charged separately. Because cart abandonment spikes the moment the total jumps at checkout, inclusive shipping wins whenever the shipping-to-price ratio is 10% or lower. Here is a practical decision framework based on real-world store data and price-tier thresholds.
On October 1, 2026, ClickPost postage increased from 185 yen to 240 yen including tax. Calculate the added cost from your monthly parcel volume and decide whether to review customer shipping charges, product prices, packaging or fulfillment work.
A practical guide to when you should choose tracked shipping and what risks come with untracked methods. This article explains the effect on customer support, trust, and reshipment costs.
Since October 1, 2026, Click Post has no standalone 3 cm thickness cap. Parcels must total no more than 60 cm across three sides, have a longest side no longer than 34 cm, weigh no more than 2 kg, and fit into a postbox. Learn how to measure a packed parcel and when counter drop-off is allowed.
Offering free shipping requires a careful balance with your profit margins. Here is a breakdown of realistic options for small e-commerce stores—from baking shipping into product prices to setting order thresholds—complete with practical calculation examples.
Explains how easy different products are to send via Click Post against current size, weight, and drop-off criteria. Outlines whether fragile items and ordinary high-value goods can be sent alongside compensation risks, prohibited items under regulations, and alternative methods when conditions are not met.
Compare current rates, sizes, tracking, and dispatch methods for Click Post, Yu-Packet, Nekopos, and Letter Pack. Learn how to select a shipping method based on packaged dimensions, compensation needs, and shipment volume, complete with an annual cost simulation.
Learn the order for checking destination-specific service availability, rates and delivery estimates, customs declarations, restricted items, sales markets, and shipping rates before selling internationally on Shopify.
Compare 9 Shopify shipping apps by the pricing, supported carriers, tracking number handling, and CSV-export versus direct-label approach shown on each app listing. Includes a guide to choosing by the task you want to cut.
A breakdown of shipping services accepted at convenience stores (Nekopos, TA-Q-BIN Compact, Yu-Packet, Yu-Yu Mercari Bin, etc.) with a store-by-store compatibility chart. Click Post cannot be shipped from convenience stores and requires home-based fulfillment. We compare pricing, drop-off steps, and how to choose the right service.
Practical ideas for automating shipping-related work with Shopify Flow, from tagging and notifications to inventory alerts and coordination with dedicated shipping apps.
Learn how to create a shipping manual to delegate fulfillment to staff or partners. We cover what to include, how much to hand off, and rules for handling issues.
Learn how to turn your Shopify and Click Post shipping into a daily routine that wraps up at the exact same time every day. Covers fixing your schedule, standardizing your workflow, and managing exceptions.
How should you handle shipping when orders surge after an event or sale? This article explains task splitting, preparation, and the day-of workflow based on real busy-season experience.
When you register a tracking number to a Shopify order, Shopify automatically sends a shipping confirmation email to the customer. This article explains the email contents, how tracking links work, and how to reduce support inquiries.
Click Post Bulk Application accepts up to 40 items per CSV upload. Split 41 or more orders into separate files, check the official template, then upload each file. This guide also covers label PDFs and tracking-number registration in Shopify.
A practical workflow for finishing Shopify x Click Post shipping in 15 minutes for around 10 orders a day. Learn the time required for each step and how to organize the work efficiently.
Use the official template to check address fields, encoding, required data, and column order when a Click Post CSV fails. Includes fictional before-and-after examples and steps for splitting 41 or more orders.
Learn how to extract tracking numbers from Click Post label PDFs, review Shopify order candidates, and register them only after confirmation.