The Art of the Deal: How to Make a Bundle in 2026

I’ll never forget the first time I turned a stagnant pile of inventory into a $120 payday. I had three vintage floral skirts that had been sitting in my Poshmark closet for six months. Individually, they were priced at $25 each, but no one was biting. I was about to donate them when a buyer liked all three in a span of five minutes. Instead of waiting, I created a bundle,offered her the trio for $60 with free shipping, and she accepted within seconds.

That moment changed my entire business model. I realized that buyers are often paralyzed by shipping costs and decision fatigue. By grouping items, I wasn't just selling clothes; I was selling a "capsule wardrobe" and solving a problem for them. In 2026, knowing how to make a bundle isn't just a nice feature—it's the fastest way to clear old stock and double your Average Order Value (AOV).

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Why Bundles Are the Secret Weapon of Reselling

When you ask how to make a bundle, you are really asking: "How do I make more money with less work?" Shipping one package with three items is infinitely better than shipping three separate packages. You save on supplies, you save on time, and the buyer feels like they got a steal.

The "Psychology of the Bundle":

• The Shipping Math: A buyer hates paying $8 shipping for a $15 shirt. But paying $8 shipping for three shirts?That feels like a bargain.

• The "Treasure Hunt" Dopamine: When a buyer finds one item they like, they immediately check your shop for more. If you make it easy for them to bundle, you capture that impulse.

Here's where it gets interesting... In 2026, platforms have automated much of this, but the "manual" custom bundle is still the best way to close a sale with a picky buyer.

How to Make a Bundle on Poshmark (The Gold Standard)

Poshmark has the most robust bundling feature of any app. It is designed to be social. There are two ways this happens:the Buyer-Initiated bundle and the Seller-Initiated bundle.

1. The Seller-Initiated Bundle (Direct Marketing) This is aggressive salesmanship, and it works.

• Step 1: Go to your own closet and find an item a buyer has "Liked."

• Step 2: Click the "Share" button (the two arrows).

• Step 3: Instead of sharing to "My Followers," click on the specific buyer's profile picture / name.

• Step 4: This adds the item to a "Dressing Room" (Bundle) for them.

• Step 5: Repeat for other items they liked.

• Step 6: Go to the bundle and send a Private Offer (e.g., 20% off + Discounted Shipping).

2. The Buyer-Initiated Bundle Sometimes you wake up to a notification: "User123 added 3 items to their bundle."

• Do not wait. They are at the checkout counter.

• Action: Immediately send an offer. I usually knock 15-20% off the total.

• My Rule: If they bundle 3+ items, I always give free shipping. The margin I save on not using three poly mailers covers the shipping cost.

How to Make a Bundle on Depop (The "Bag" Update)

Depop used to be the Wild West of manual listings ("DM me to bundle!"). In 2026, it is much smoother, but you need to set up your shop correctly first.

Setting Up Automatic Bundles:

1. Go to Settings > Selling > Bundles.

2. Toggle on "Bundle Discount."

3. You can choose "Free shipping on bundles" or "15% off bundles."

• Why this matters: When a buyer adds 2 items to their bag, the discount applies automatically. You don't have to do anything.

How to Make a Bundle on Depop Manually (Custom Listing): Sometimes a buyer wants a specific deal that your automatic settings don't cover.

• The Scenario: Buyer wants 5 items for $100, but your auto-discount only drops it to $120.

• The Fix:

  1. Create a brand new listing.

  2. Title: "Reserved Bundle for @Username."

  3. Photo: Take a quick photo of all items piled together.

  4. Description: List the items included.

  5. Price: The agreed $100.

  6. Important: Mark the original items as "Sold" (or delete them) so no one else buys them.

I use Closo 100% Free Crosslister to manage this inventory shuffle. If I make a custom bundle on Depop, I use Closo to quickly delist those individual items from Poshmark and eBay so I don't accidentally double-sell.

How to Get a Bundle on Mercari (The "Make an Offer" System)

Mercari changed the game recently. Buyers can now add items to their cart and send a bundled offer to you.

• The Notification: You get a message: "User offered $40 for 3 items."

• The Decision: You accept or counter.

• The Shipping: Mercari calculates the combined weight automatically.

The Seller Strategy for Mercari: If a buyer is liking multiple items but not sending an offer, you can't "force" a bundle like on Poshmark.

• The Workaround: Message them. "Hey! I saw you liked the Nike shorts and the Adidas tank. I can do both for $30 + combined shipping if you're interested. Let me know and I'll make a custom listing!"

• Success Rate: About 50%. Many buyers don't know they can bundle, so your message is a helpful nudge.

What Are Bundles on Poshmark vs. eBay?

eBay is different. eBay doesn't have a "social" bundle feature.

• The Method: "Combined Shipping."

• If a buyer wins 3 auctions, you send them a Combined Invoice before they pay.

• How: Go to "Sold Items" > Select the items > Click "Send Invoice."

• You manually type in the new shipping cost (e.g., $8 instead of $24).

Volume Pricing: On eBay, you can set up "Volume Pricing" (Buy 2, save 15%). This acts like a passive bundle maker.

• My Anecdote: I sell vintage postcards on eBay. I set up "Buy 3, Get 1 Free." My sales volume tripled because people felt like they were wasting money if they only bought one.

Using Closo AI Agents to Identify Bundle Opportunities

You can't stare at your phone 24/7 waiting for likes.Closo AI Agents can help you spot potential bundles before the buyer even asks.

• The Feature: Closo tracks user behavior across your cross-listed platforms.

• The Insight: "This buyer liked a size Medium sweater on Poshmark and a size Medium skirt on Depop (if you cross-listed it)."

• The Move: You can proactively reach out or create a "Style Bundle" listing that targets that specific aesthetic.

I use Closo AI Agents to analyze my inventory and suggest "Pre-Made Bundles" – saves me about 3 hours weekly of trying to figure out which stale items match with my hot new arrivals.

How to Price a Bundle Without Losing Money

The biggest mistake sellers make is over-discounting.

• Item A: $20 (Profit $15)

• Item B: $20 (Profit $15)

• Buyer Offer: "$25 for both?"

• Your Panic Math: "Sure, at least it's a sale!"

• The Reality: After fees and shipping discount, you might make $12 total.

The "25% Rule": I never discount a bundle more than 25% off the combined listing price, unless the items have been sitting for over 6 months.

• Stale Inventory Exception: If it's been listed for 200+ days, I will take almost any bundle offer just to get the space back.

Comparison: Bundle Features by Platform

Honest Failure: The Shipping Weight Nightmare

I once bundled a heavy leather jacket and a pair of boots on Poshmark.

• Poshmark Limit: 5 lbs.

• Bundle Weight: 7.5 lbs.

• The Result: I couldn't use the standard label. I had to pay $20 extra to upgrade the label through Poshmark.

• The Loss: That $20 ate my entire profit.

• Lesson: Always weigh your items before accepting a bundle offer. If it's over 5lbs on Poshmark, factor the upgrade cost into your price.

The "Mystery Bundle" Trend (Vinted & Depop)

A huge trend in 2026 is the "Style Bundle." You don't list specific items. You list a service.

• Listing Title: "Y2K Style Bundle - Size Medium."

• Description: "I will style you! You get 2 tops, 1 bottom, and an accessory based on your Pinterest board."

• Price: $60 - $100.

Why this works: Gen Z loves the surprise element. You are acting as a personal stylist. It allows you to move inventory that might have "boring" photos but fits the aesthetic perfectly.

People always ask me...

Can I unbundle items if the buyer changes their mind?

On Poshmark, yes. You can go into the bundle and click the "X" to remove an item. On Depop or Mercari, if they sent an offer for 3 items and now only want 2, you have to decline the offer and ask them to send a new one with just the 2 items.You cannot "edit" a live offer.

Do bundles count as one sale or multiple sales?

Technically, it counts as one transaction. This means you only pay the fixed transaction fee (e.g., the $0.30 PayPal fee) once, which saves you money compared to selling the items individually. However, for your "Number of Sales" stats on your profile, most platforms count it as one sale, though Poshmark will show the individual items as "Sold" in your closet.

Conclusion

Knowing how to make a bundle is about more than just clicking buttons; it's about seeing the connections between your items that your buyers might miss. It is the art of saying, "If you like this, you're going to love this."

Whether you use Poshmark's social sharing or Depop's automatic discounts, the goal is the same: Increase the value of the box leaving your house. Don't let single items sit and rot. Group them. Pitch them. Move them.

And when you start moving volume, you need a tool that can keep up. I rely on Closo to keep my inventory synced across platforms, so when I bundle three items on Poshmark, they instantly vanish from Depop and Mercari.

Start cross-listing with Closo today—because the only thing better than a sale is a bigger sale.

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