Does Japan Rabbit offer vacuum packing?
Yes. We offer vacuum packing to reduce the size of bulky, soft items such as plush toys, thick blankets, pillows, and jackets. By reducing volume, vacuum packing can lower shipping costs. Some customers can save up to $100–$150 USD in shipping fees, depending on the items.
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Vacuum bag sizes and pricing
Medium (70 cm × 50 cm)
Best for: A large amount of clothing and some plush toys (not suitable for bedding)
Price: $6.50 USD per bag
Large (80 cm × 60 cm)
Best for: More clothing, bulky winter items, thick towels, curtains, and larger quantities of plush toys
Price: $10.00 USD per bag
Extra Large (100 cm × 80 cm)
Best for: bedding, wardrobes, or a large number of plush toys (including very large plush toys)
Price: $12.50 USD per bag
How to request vacuum packing
Once your package has been received at our warehouse, submit a packing request without Priority Processing.
Contact us to let us know which package and which specific item(s) you would like vacuum-packed.
Our packing team will then vacuum-pack the requested items wherever possible during the packing process.
Once packing is complete, we'll let you know which vacuum bags were used and the final cost.
Please note that we're unable to provide a cost estimate in advance or guarantee that every requested item can be vacuum-packed, as this depends on the items themselves and our packing team's judgment during repacking.
Important notes
The number and size of vacuum bags used depend on your items and our packing team’s judgment during repacking. We will use as few bags as possible and choose the smallest sizes that can reasonably fit your items.
If your items are too small or there are too few items to benefit from vacuum packing, we may determine the service is unnecessary, and you will not be charged.
For plush toys, vacuum packing can sometimes create an awkward bag shape that wastes space. In these cases, our team may leave some plush toys unvacuumed and use them as fillers to reduce empty space in the box.
If you have any questions about vacuum packing, please contact us at hello@japanrabbit.com