Shiplo

Returns management

Returns handled fast, so stock keeps earning

We receive, inspect, grade and restock your returns on a steady cycle — turning a frustrating afterthought into a tidy, well-recorded process.

Returns being inspected and processed at the Shiplo warehouse
Organised returns processing area

What it is

The part of selling nobody enjoys

Returns are inevitable on every marketplace. Left unmanaged, they become a corner of chaos — boxes you are scared to open and stock you cannot count. We make them routine.

When an item comes back, we log it against the original order, inspect it, grade it against your rules and either restock it or set it aside — all on a regular cycle so nothing piles up. The result is accurate inventory, faster reselling of good stock and a clear record of why things came back in the first place.

Why it works

What proper returns handling gives you

Less waste, cleaner stock counts and the data to stop the same returns happening twice.

Inspected, not assumed

Every return is checked against its condition and your rules — so you know what came back, why, and whether it can be sold again.

Graded properly

Returns are graded as new, sellable, second-grade or write-off, so each item ends up in the right place instead of a mystery pile.

Fast restocking

Sellable items are cleaned up, repackaged where needed and put straight back into pickable stock, so they start earning again quickly.

Clear records

You get visibility of what was returned and its outcome, which makes spotting problem SKUs and dodgy patterns far easier.

No returns backlog

Returns are processed regularly, not left to pile up by the door — so your warehouse stays tidy and your stock stays accurate.

Protects your metrics

Quick, correct returns handling keeps buyers happy and your TikTok Shop, eBay and Vinted seller ratings where they should be.

How it works

From doorstep back to shelf

A clear path for every returned parcel, so nothing gets lost or ignored.

  1. 01

    Return arrives

    A returned parcel comes back to our warehouse and is logged against the original order it relates to.

  2. 02

    Inspect

    We open and inspect the item, checking condition, completeness and the reason it came back.

  3. 03

    Grade

    The item is graded against your rules — resellable, needs attention, second-grade or write-off — and routed accordingly.

  4. 04

    Restock or set aside

    Sellable stock is repackaged and returned to pickable inventory; the rest is quarantined or disposed of per your instructions.

What's included

Inside the returns service

The full physical handling of returns, wired into your live stock counts.

Returned stock being graded and restocked
  • Inbound receipt and logging of returns
  • Inspection against condition and reason
  • Grading by your agreed rules
  • Repackaging of sellable items
  • Fast restock into pickable inventory
  • Quarantine of damaged or faulty stock
  • Disposal or recycling on your instruction
  • Reporting on return reasons and outcomes

Questions

Returns FAQs

We grade against rules you set during onboarding — typically new/resellable, needs minor attention, second-grade, or write-off. You decide the thresholds; we apply them consistently so every return is handled the same way.
We process returns on a regular cycle rather than letting them pile up. Items that pass inspection are repackaged and put back into pickable stock promptly, so good inventory does not sit idle earning nothing.
Anything that fails inspection is quarantined and held for your decision, or disposed of and recycled according to instructions you set in advance. You stay in control of write-offs.
The refund itself is issued through your marketplace account, as the platforms require. What we do is the physical side — receiving, inspecting, grading and restocking — and report the outcome so your refund decisions are well informed.
Yes. Patterns in return reasons often point to a sizing issue, a listing problem or a faulty batch. Our reporting surfaces those patterns so you can fix the root cause, not just the symptom.

Turn returns from a headache into a process

Tell us your typical return volume and the rules you want applied, and we'll set up a tidy returns flow and send an honest quote.