Fulfillment< @ >HQ Group
Every Q4, the same pattern hits the e-commerce world:
shipping rates climb, carriers push out new surcharges, and sellers suddenly realize their margins aren't as safe as they thought.
If you've ever had a profitable product turn unprofitable overnight because of a rate change — you know exactly why Q4 price protection matters.
That's why I put together this: to break down how our multi-tier guarantee keeps your costs stable when the market gets volatile.
Every year around late October, my inbox starts filling up:
“Why did my shipping cost jump overnight?”
“Is every courier increasing fees?”
“Can you lock my rate before Black Friday hits?”
Short answer: yes, most couriers raise rates in Q4.
Demand goes up. Capacity goes down.
And small sellers get hit first.
Here's the part nobody tells you:
The earlier you secure your rate, the more stable your margins stay.
That's why we created a multi-tier price protection system designed for different order volumes.
Let me keep this clean and practical.
7-day locked rate
Best for:
New sellers
Testing products
Stores running micro-budget ads
Why it matters:
One sudden surcharge can kill your profit on a low-volume store.
14-day locked rate
Best for:
Sellers scaling consistently
TikTok dropshippers
Influencer-driven brands
Tip:
This tier gives you enough time to survive mini peaks like payday weekends.
30-day locked rate
Best for:
Brands running paid ads
Seasonal products
High-volume SKU stores
If you're scaling aggressively in Q4, this is your best friend.
One locked rate + predictable margins = safer scaling.
Last December, a seller messaged me at 1AM:
“Bro, my ad is printing money but the courier just added a holiday surcharge. I'm losing $4 per shipment overnight.”
We switched him into Tier 3 within minutes.
He kept his old rate for 30 days.
He scaled from 40 to 180 orders/day before Christmas.
His DM after Q4:
“Your price lock saved my whole season.”
This is why the system exists.
You know your cost for the full lock-in period.
No guessing, no panic.
When your cost stays fixed, your ad budget becomes easier to plan.
Your competitors raise prices during Q4.
You don't have to.
With no MOQ, you can scale gradually — or aggressively — without cost shock.
Beauty/personal care brands
Electronics/accessories sellers
Winter seasonal stores
Gift categories
Shopify/TikTok Shops sellers
If you're pushing volume in Q4, price stability is an edge, not just a benefit.
Yes. You can move up or down based on your daily averages.
Yes — the locked rate applies to both unless stated otherwise.
If you already locked your tier, your rate stays the same through your guarantee period.
No MOQ. No long-term binding. Q4 is chaotic — we keep it flexible.
Most routes stay at 5–10 days thanks to our multi-channel network.
If you want to protect your margins during the most chaotic season of the year, the Q4 price protection system is one of the simplest tools you can use.
And yes — the keyword: Q4 price protection.
📩Email: zoye@fulfllment-cn.com
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