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What collectibles brands need from a fulfillment partner
For collectibles brands, every launch is high-stakes — from limited-edition drops to global fan shipments. Here’s what to look for in a fulfillment partner that can keep up with fast-moving inventory, surging demand, and international growth.
Real-time visibility for limited-edition SKUs
Collectors of brands snap up limited-edition releases in minutes, making overselling a real risk when stock counts lag across channels. Look for a 3PL that updates inventory in real time and provides clear, location-level dashboards so you always know exactly how many units remain.
Lower shipping costs and delivery times
Shipping small products like a single enamel pin from just one warehouse can lead to high shipping costs and longer delivery times – even if the collectables themselves are small. Choose a fulfillment partner that can distribute inventory across different regions of the country and use the most optimally-sized box every time, so you can reduce your average shipping zone and keep delivery speeds high.
DTC and retailer orders with one partner
From DTC orders to bulk POsfor retailers like Walmart, brands face complexity when different 3PLs handle each business segment. Simplify operations by picking a provider that supports DTC fulfillment, retail dropshipping, and bulk wholesale shipments under one roof.
Handle sudden volume spikes from limited drops
Limited-edition drops often unleash a week’s worth of demand in an hour, overwhelming rigid warehouse teams and systems. Partner with a network that can flex fulfillment capacity on demand, so surge orders leave on time without disrupting day-to-day fulfillment.
Serve a global fanbase with predictable landed costs
Fans abandon carts when surprise duties or long transit times diminish their value for money – no matter how exclusive the collectible is. Look for a provider that offers DDP shipping and the option to store inventory in additional countries, giving overseas customers more predictable costs and faster delivery.
Meet specialty-retailer requirements alongside DTC orders
Specialty chains such as Walmart require EDI-formatted orders, specific label placement, and tight delivery windows – rules that differ from DTC parcels. Eliminate duplicate workflows by choosing a 3PL that can support retailer routing guides and ship bulk orders alongside your everyday online sales.
ShipBob’s fulfillment solutions that collectibles brands care about
ShipBob gives collectibles brands the visibility, flexibility, and global reach they need to thrive. With real-time inventory sync, scalable surge fulfillment, and cross-border DDP shipping, every drop is faster, smoother, and more reliable.
Real-time inventory sync
ShipBob’s advanced integrations with leading ecommerce platforms like Shopify and BigCommerce ensure your inventory levels are automatically updated across all channels. With real-time syncing and customizable inventory buffers, you can confidently launch limited-edition SKUs and know your available stock is always accurate.
Distributed inventory network
ShipBob empowers brands to strategically split inventory across dozens of fulfillment centers with the Inventory Placement Program in the U.S. By distributing inventory across different regions of the country, ShipBob helps you reduce your average shipping zone, which lowers shipping costs and transit times.
Omnichannel order management
ShipBob enables brands to manage direct-to-consumer, retail dropshipping, and bulk wholesale orders all from a single, unified platform. With robust EDI integrations, automated order routing, and support for retailer guidelines, you can seamlessly fulfill everything from DTC orders to large palletized shipments for major retailers.
This streamlined approach eliminates the need for multiple 3PLs, giving you real-time visibility, operational simplicity, and the flexibility to scale across channels and markets as your business grows.
Scalable surge fulfillment
ShipBob’s fulfillment network and advanced technology are purpose-built to handle sudden spikes in order volume, whether from limited-edition drops, viral campaigns, or seasonal surges. By leveraging real-time inventory insights and flexible fulfillment capacity across dozens of fulfillment centers, ShipBob ensures your surge orders are fulfilled quickly and accurately.
With dedicated support, you can launch high-demand drops with confidence, knowing your customers will receive their orders on time.
Global fulfillment and DDP shipping
Expand your brand’s reach with ShipBob’s global fulfillment network, offering in-country inventory storage in the U.S., the UK, Canada, Australia, and Europe. With flexible Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) shipping options, you can also provide customers with clear, upfront costs and eliminate surprise duties at checkout.
By storing inventory closer to your international customers, ShipBob helps you deliver exclusive products faster and create a seamless, trustworthy shopping experience for fans worldwide.
Types of collectibles products that companies fulfill with ShipBob
- Trading cards and games
- Trading cards (sports, gaming, entertainment)
- Collectible card games and accessories
- Limited edition board games
- Pop culture collectibles
- Action figures and Funko Pop! figures
- Movie and TV memorabilia
- Replica props and models
- Comic books and art prints
- Vinyl records
- Sports memorabilia
- Autographed items (photos, jerseys, posters)
- Team merchandise (balls, caps, pennants)
- Bobbleheads and figurines
- Small collectibles
- Pins and badges (enamel, lapel)
- Patches and stickers
- Keychains and magnets
- Miniature models and figurines
- LEGO® sets and minifigures
- Traditional collectibles
- Stamps and albums
- Coins and currency notes
- Vintage postcards and ticket stubs
- Autograph books
Success story: Tonies scales retailer dropshipping without adding operational complexity
Tonies, the children’s audio brand behind the Toniebox and their collectible figurines, needed a reliable way to serve specialty retailers alongside DTC – especially those requiring EDI-formatted purchase orders, routing guides, and strict delivery windows. By using ShipBob’s retail dropshipping capabilities with built-in EDI compliance, extensive fulfillment center network, and real-time inventory sync, Tonies routes orders to the optimal facility, meets retailer SLAs, and keeps a single source of truth for DTC and wholesale.
The result is simpler operations for a high-SKU collectible catalog. Tonies now enjoys fewer manual touches, faster onboarding of new retail partners, and the flexibility to expand where fans shop while preserving packaging quality and brand experience.
ShipBob services all customers benefit from
- Connectivity & integrations: ShipBob’s 50+ turnkey integrations with all major ecommerce channels and tools – including Shopify, Gorgias, Klaviyo, NetSuite, Loop, AfterShip, and more – enable you to grow your business smarter, faster, and stronger than ever before. In addition to the ShipBob App Store that lets you instantly connect your tech stack, you can also leverage ShipBob’s Develop API for custom builds.
- Transparent, cost-effective pricing: Unlike many 3PLs, ShipBob has easy-to-predict billing that makes it easy to plan for spend, without too many line items. ShipBob also negotiates rates with carriers and passes those savings on to you.
- Real-time visibility: Track shipments, orders, and inventory across locations from one dashboard. Manage one pool of inventory across sales channels and push stock levels back to your store so you don’t oversell.
- Full-stack fulfillment platform: With ShipBob, you get an all-in-one OMS, IMS, WMS, RMS, TMS, and analytics for a consolidated tech stack. ShipBob’s platform acts as a mini-ERP, being a single source of truth for your orders and inventory.
- Easy, comprehensive onboarding: We’ve onboarded thousands of ecommerce merchants and helped some of the fastest-growing brands scale effortlessly. Our implementation team sets you up for success with everything from configuring your ship options, to syncing your online store.
- Support for growth: ShipBob aims to be the last fulfillment partner you’ll need. Whether you’re shipping 1,000 orders per month or 200,000, we have you covered. With a large fulfillment network to scale into, new channels to expand into, and additional capabilities to tap into, you won’t outgrow ShipBob.
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How it works
How ShipBob goes from your online store to your customer’s door
1. Connect
Connect your store, import your products, then send us your inventory.
2. Store
We store your inventory in any combination of our fulfillment centers.
3. Ship
As soon as a customer places an order, we ship it from the nearest fulfillment center.
FAQs about collectibles fulfillment
How does ShipBob handle packaging for fragile or high-value collectibles?
ShipBob uses proven packaging materials and techniques (including specialized dunnage and a proprietary box selection algorithm) to protect delicate and valuable collectibles during storage and shipping. Our team is trained to handle fragile items with care, and we support the use of your custom branded packaging, mailers, and marketing inserts to further enhance your customer experience and protect your items.
Can ShipBob help prevent overselling of limited-edition collectibles?
Yes, ShipBob’s real-time inventory sync updates stock levels automatically across all your sales channels, helping you avoid overselling – especially during high-demand product drops. Our dashboard provides clear, location-level visibility so you always know your exact inventory.
What ecommerce platforms does ShipBob integrate with for collectibles brands?
ShipBob integrates seamlessly with leading ecommerce platforms like Shopify, BigCommerce, and Amazon, along with many others, allowing you to manage orders and inventory from a single, unified platform.
How does ShipBob support global shipping for collectibles?
ShipBob offers international fulfillment with inventory storage in the U.S., the UK, Canada, Europe, and Australia, plus DDP shipping options to simplify duties for your overseas customers.
Can ShipBob handle both DTC and wholesale/retail orders for collectibles?
Absolutely. ShipBob’s omnichannel order management supports DTC, retail dropshipping, and bulk wholesale shipments (all from one platform), making it easy to fulfill every type of order.
How does ShipBob manage sudden spikes in order volume, such as limited-edition drops?
ShipBob’s scalable network and flexible fulfillment resources allow us to quickly ramp up capacity across dozens of fulfillment centers during high-volume events, ensuring your surge orders are shipped quickly and accurately without disrupting regular operations.
What kind of inventory visibility and reporting does ShipBob provide?
ShipBob’s platform offers real-time inventory tracking, detailed analytics, and customizable reports, giving you full visibility into stock levels, order status, and fulfillment performance across all locations.
How does ShipBob help with cost-effective shipping for small or single-unit collectibles?
By distributing your inventory across multiple fulfillment centers, especially using the Inventory Placement Program in the U.S., ShipBob helps you reduce your average shipping zone and costs, while our box selection algorithm ensures each order is packed efficiently.
What support does ShipBob offer for retailer requirements?
ShipBob supports EDI integrations and can fulfill retailer-specific requirements such as order formatting and delivery windows, ensuring your bulk and retail orders are handled efficiently.
Shipping costs are variable in nature, based on weight, dimensions, destination, service, and more. Request your custom quote here: https://www.shipbob.com/quote/.
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