I still remember the first time I tried to sell a bundle on Depop back in 2020. A buyer DM'd me wanting three vintage band tees. I was ecstatic. I didn't know how to set up the shipping properly, so I told them to just "buy all three separately," promising I'd refund the extra shipping cost later.
Spoiler alert: I forgot to calculate the Depop fee on the shipping cost. When I refunded the buyer the full shipping difference via PayPal, I ended up paying $15 out of my own pocket to ship their order. I essentially paid them to take my shirts.
That painful math lesson changed how I operate. In 2025, bundling is the single best way to move stale inventory, but the mechanics have shifted. Whether you are a buyer trying to save on shipping or a seller figuring out how to make a bundle on depop, you need to know the difference between the "Automatic Cart" method and the "Manual Custom Listing." Get it wrong, and you’re either losing money on weight overages or losing the sale entirely.
How to Do a Bundle on Depop (The "Automatic" Way)
If you are asking can you bundle on depop without talking to a human, the answer is yes. Depop has finally modernized its cart system.
For Buyers: The "Add to Bag" Feature
You no longer have to DM a seller to ask for a bundle.
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Browse: Go to a seller's shop.
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Add: Tap the "Buy" button (or the bag icon) on Item A.
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Repeat: Go back and tap "Buy" on Item B.
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Checkout: Go to your Bag. You will see all items grouped together.
The "Discount" Trigger: If the seller has enabled bundle discounts, you will see a green banner saying "Bundle discount applied" or "Free shipping applied." If you don't see this, the seller hasn't turned it on.
For Sellers: Setting Up "Set It and Forget It" Bundles
To avoid the DM back-and-forth, you can automate this.
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Go to: Selling Hub > Shop Settings > Bundles.
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Option 1: Free Shipping. (I rarely use this for heavy items like jeans, as it eats my profit).
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Option 2: Percentage Off. (e.g., "15% off 2+ items"). This is safer. It encourages volume without risking shipping costs.
Opinion Statement: I used to offer "Free Shipping on Bundles" exclusively. Then a buyer bundled a heavy leather jacket with a $5 pin. I had to pay $15 shipping for the jacket because the pin triggered the "Free Shipping" rule. Now, I strictly use the "15% off" setting.
How to Make a Bundle on Depop as a Seller (The Manual Way)
Here's where it gets interesting... despite the automatic features, the "Manual Bundle" is still the king of Depop. Why? Because it gives you total control over the weight.
If a buyer DMs you: "Hey, can I get the Nike hoodie and the Adidas shorts? Can you do $40 for both?" You don't tell them to use the cart. You make a custom listing.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Agreed Price: Negotiate the total price in the DMs (e.g., $40).
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Create New Listing: Click "List an Item."
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The Photo: Take a screenshot of the two items side-by-side, or use a generic "Bundle for @Username" graphic. (I use a neon green template so I spot them easily).
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The Title: "RESERVED Bundle for @[Username] - Nike Hoodie + Shorts."
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The Description: List exactly what is inside. "Includes 1x Black Nike Hoodie (Size M) and 1x Grey Adidas Shorts (Size L)."
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The Weight: Crucial Step. Weigh both items together. If the hoodie is 1lb 4oz and the shorts are 8oz, your total is 1lb 12oz. Select the "Large" (2lb) shipping label.
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Mark Original Items as Sold: Once they buy the bundle, go to the original two listings and mark them as "Sold" (or delete them) so nobody else buys them.
I use Closo to automate removing the original items from Poshmark and Mercari – saves me about 3 hours weekly – because the worst feeling is selling a bundle on Depop and then selling one of the individual items on Poshmark an hour later.
The "Style Bundle" Trend: A Different Beast Entirely
When people search depop bundles, they often aren't looking for a discount on two shirts. They are looking for a personal stylist.
What is a Style Bundle? This is a service where a buyer pays a flat fee (e.g., $100) and you curate a "mystery box" for them based on their Pinterest board or style icons.
How to Execute It:
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The Listing: Create a listing titled "Custom Y2K Style Bundle - 3 Outfits."
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The Survey: When they buy, send them a Google Form asking for sizes, "hates" (e.g., no yellow, no skirts), and aesthetic preferences.
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The Sourcing: You go to the thrift store specifically for them.
My Honest Failure: I tried Style Bundles in 2023. I spent 4 hours sourcing "Whimsigoth" items for a girl who ended up hating the texture of velvet. She opened a dispute for "Item Not As Described." I won the dispute (because mystery boxes are risky for buyers), but the 1-star review tanked my sales for a month. Lesson: Over-communicate. Send them photos of the "vibe" before you ship.
Shipping Rules for Bundles in 2025
Now the tricky part... shipping weight. In 2025, Depop (and USPS) has become incredibly strict about weight tiers.
The "Automatic Cart" Risk
If a buyer adds a 10oz shirt and a 12oz pair of jeans to their cart:
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Depop's algorithm tries to calculate the combined weight.
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Sometimes it gets it right (22oz = 2lb label).
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Sometimes, if you didn't enter weights on the original listings, it defaults to a lower weight. You get hit with a "Postage Due" charge later.
The "Free Shipping" Trap
If you have "Free Shipping on Bundles" turned on:
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You pay the shipping.
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If the bundle weighs 5lbs, you are paying ~$15-$20.
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Ensure your item prices are high enough to absorb this hit.
(Parenthetical aside: I recently sold a bundle of 4 hardcover books. I was so excited about the $60 sale that I forgot books are heavy. The shipping was $18. I made $42. After fees and cost of goods, I made enough money to buy... a coffee.)
People always ask me...
"How do I refund shipping on a bundle?"
Common question I see. If a buyer accidentally bought two items separately and paid shipping twice, they will ask for a refund.
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Do not refund via Venmo/CashApp (that gets you banned).
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The Fix: You have to refund one of the shipping charges through the Depop "Resolution Center" or PayPal (depending on how they paid). It is messy. It is better to cancel both orders and make a clean bundle depop listing for them to rebuy.
"Can I bundle items for international shipping?"
People always ask me this. Yes, but do it manually. Depop's automatic global shipping calculator is notoriously bad at estimating combined weight for international parcels. You risk undercharging by $20+. Always weigh the full stack, check Pirate Ship for a quote, and make a custom listing with that exact shipping price.
"Does bundling help with the algorithm?"
Yes. Depop pushes shops that have high "Average Order Value" (AOV). Selling bundles tells the algorithm that your shop is "binge-worthy." Plus, you save on packaging materials by sending one poly mailer instead of two.
Conclusion
Learning how to do a bundle on depop is the graduation ceremony from "casual seller" to "shop owner."
The automatic "Add to Bag" feature is great for low-value, lightweight items. Let the buyers have their fun. But for high-value or heavy items, the "Manual Custom Listing" is your safety net. It protects your margins, ensures accurate shipping weight, and gives you a chance to build a personal connection with the buyer.
So, go turn on your bundle discounts (15% is the sweet spot). But keep your scale handy. The only thing better than a double sale is a double sale that actually makes a profit.
If you are ready to scale up your inventory to encourage more bundles, check out our guide on how to source inventory for Depop. And if you are tired of manually creating bundle graphics, read our review of Canva templates for resellers to speed up your workflow.
FAQ
Here's something everyone wants to know: How do I turn on bundle discounts on Depop? To enable automatic bundle discounts, go to your Profile > tap the Menu (three lines or gear icon) > select Selling Hub. Scroll down to Shop Settings and tap Bundles. From there, you can choose to offer "Free Shipping" on bundles or a "Percentage Off" (e.g., 10%, 15%, 20%) when a buyer adds 2 or more items to their bag.
Common question I see: Does Depop combine shipping automatically?
Yes, if the buyer adds multiple items to their cart and checks out in one transaction, Depop will generate a single shipping label for the combined weight (if you ship with Depop). However, if the seller has "Free Shipping on Bundles" enabled, the seller pays for that single label. If not, the buyer pays the combined shipping cost calculated by Depop.
People always ask me: Can I create a bundle for a specific buyer?
Yes, and this is often the safest method. To make a bundle on Depop manually, create a brand new listing. Title it "Bundle for [Buyer Name]," upload a photo of the items, set the price to the agreed total, and—most importantly—set the shipping weight to cover all items in the package. Once they purchase this new listing, mark the original individual items as sold.
