The batch capped amount is set with 3 things taken into consideration.
1. US Free domestic Shipping
For the items to be shipped to Singapore using Borderlinx or VPOST, they have to be sent to the respective US address of the courier service. Some Merchants provides free US shipping for orders over a certain amount. Thus, shoppers can save up on local (US) shipping. However, some merchants do not provide such offers, and this shipping amount will be added into the shipping charges for the batch to be shipped to Singapore.
2. International Shipping
With more shoppers spreeing together, shipping charges will be shared among more shoppers. However, in order not to incur GST, the batch amount must also be set at an amount to be safe below the SGD 400 mark (inclusive of shipping charges)
3. Duration of Sprees batches
Having a higher batch Capped amount usually means a longer time for the batch to reach the capped amount. However, ForeverSpree understands that with a considerably large Singapore Online Shopping community, this will not pose a problem. However, at this moment, ForeverSpree is in its phase of expanding our community. Thus, to prevent shoppers for waiting too long, the batch amount cannot be set too high.
How ForeverSpree System works?
ForeverSpree automatically close the current batch once it has reached its capped limit and also open another batch instantly. The closed batch will be termed as ready batch. When all shoppers have made their payment, ForeverSpree will then proceed on to Order that batch.
What if new orders caused the batch to exceed its batch capped amount?
The batch will still close, with the new order being recorderd. ForeverSpree will then check to see if the batch amount is still within the safe limit for not incurring GST. If the batch amount is within the safe limit, ForeverSpree will proceed to order the batch items. However, if the batch amount is prone to GST charges, ForeverSpree will contact the shopper to discuss on this issue. If necessary, that order will be placed in the next batch.
Example :
Old Navy batch with US $0.23 more to go to meet its USD 150 batch Capped amount.
If your order is USD 40, this will cause the batch amount to be USD 189.77. This amount will be deemed by ForeverSpree to be within the safe limit. Thus, the ordering of batch items will proceed as normal.
If you order is USD 100, this will cause the batch amount to be USD 249.77, This amount will be deemed by ForeverSpree as proned to incur GST charges. We will then contact the respective shoppers to discuss on this issue.
In other Words,
Shoppers need not worry about bursting of batch capped amount. Just order what you want and ForeverSpree will handle all issues and contact shoppers if necessary.
So go on and order your items today.. =)
Enjoy Spreeing
Yours Sincerely,
Kevin
ForeverSpree
Sprees that never close