(Seller Guide – Including Dispatchment Context)

As a seller on Kingston Express, choosing between local delivery and courier shipping affects your costs, delivery speed, workload, and customer experience.

This guide explains:

• What local delivery is
• What courier shipping is
• When to use each
• How Dispatched by Kingston Express compares to both

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Quick Comparison (At a Glance) #

Feature	Local Delivery	Courier Shipping
Who delivers	Seller or seller’s driver	Third-party courier
Coverage	Nearby / local areas	Islandwide or international
Seller workload	⭐⭐ Medium	⭐⭐⭐ High
Delivery speed	Fast (same/next day)	Variable
Tracking	Manual or limited	Courier-dependent
Best for	Nearby customers	Long-distance orders

📌 Both require seller coordination — unlike Dispatchment.

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What Is Local Delivery? #

Local delivery means:

• You store the products
• You pack the orders
• You or your driver deliver directly to customers

Best for: #

✔ Customers close to you
✔ Same-day or next-day delivery
✔ Custom or made-to-order items
✔ Fragile items you prefer to handle yourself

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Pros of Local Delivery #

✔ Faster for nearby customers
✔ Full control over delivery
✔ Direct customer communication

Cons of Local Delivery #

❌ Time-consuming
❌ Doesn’t scale well
❌ Requires coordination and fuel costs

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What Is Courier Shipping? #

Courier shipping means:

• You pack the order
• You hand it off to a courier service
• The courier delivers to the customer

Best for: #

✔ Islandwide delivery
✔ Orders outside your area
✔ Sellers without their own drivers

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Pros of Courier Shipping #

✔ Wider delivery reach
✔ No need for your own driver
✔ Suitable for long-distance orders

Cons of Courier Shipping #

❌ Less control
❌ Delivery times vary
❌ Courier delays affect customer experience
❌ You still manage packing, drop-off, and follow-up

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Key Differences Explained #

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📦 Inventory & Packing #

• Local Delivery:
  Seller stores and packs inventory
• Courier Shipping:
  Seller stores and packs inventory

📌 Both require seller handling before delivery.

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🚚 Delivery & Tracking #

• Local Delivery:
  Seller manages delivery and customer communication
• Courier Shipping:
  Courier handles delivery, but seller manages coordination

📞 Tracking and updates are not automatic.

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⏱️ Time & Scalability #

• Local Delivery:
  Becomes difficult as order volume grows
• Courier Shipping:
  Easier than local delivery, but still time-heavy

⚠️ Neither is ideal for scaling alone.

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Where Does Dispatchment Fit In? #

With 🟦 Dispatched by Kingston Express:

• You do not manage local delivery
• You do not manage couriers
• Kingston Express handles:
  • Packing
  • Local delivery
  • Islandwide delivery
  • International shipping
  • Tracking and updates

📦 Dispatchment replaces both local delivery and courier shipping for enrolled products.

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When to Use Each Option (Best Practice) #

✅ Use Local Delivery when: #

• Customers are nearby
• Items are custom or fragile
• You want same-day service

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✅ Use Courier Shipping when: #

• Customers are far
• You don’t have your own driver
• Dispatchment is not enabled for that product

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✅ Use Dispatchment when: #

• Product sells regularly
• You want less workload
• You want local and international delivery
• You plan to scale

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Common Seller Mistakes #

❌ Trying to do local delivery at scale
❌ Relying on couriers without factoring delays
❌ Undercharging for delivery costs
❌ Not switching to dispatchment when volume increases

⚠️ The wrong delivery choice limits growth.

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Final Recommendation #

Local delivery and courier shipping both work — but they rely heavily on seller effort.

If you want:

• Less coordination
• Faster, predictable delivery
• Local and international shipping
• Easier scaling

👉 Dispatched by Kingston Express is the strongest long-term solution 🚚🌍📦