Online based businesses have a minimum purchase requirement for orders coming from far regions.

[King Belieal]

I have been trying to buy from some online stores and when I fill in my delivery destination, they would show a minimum purchase requirement that is too much for me to need.

But for orders within same location as the online store, one can place order for a single product.

Why do online stores have minimum purchase requirements for orders coming in from other regions away from their base?

 

[Augusta]

I think it is because of the shipping cost you need to purchase to theyr minimum requirements so that you can be eligible for their shipping

 

[Stardom22]

I think that is because the orders going to overseas or other countries are subjected to higher shipping costs. That is why they Online buyers are advised to strike a certain minimum purchase requirements to cover the extra costs.

 

[Starmix]

Those online sellers want to save the shipping fee. They are given discounts from the affiliated courier. The courier don't also deliver a single parcel. I saw here riders packed the orders in a white sack in bulk contents.

 

[King Belieal]

It is true that the cost of shipping would not be feasible if they have to ship just one products. That's why only wholesalers order for products online from far regions.

 

[eLdavis]

It will definitely have to be due to the shipping cost, the cost for shipping right now is something else.