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Shipping · Packaging · Tracking
How Are Sex Dolls Shipped? Packing, Carriers and Tracking
A sex doll ships in a plain, double-wall cardboard carton lined with molded foam blocking, sealed with reinforced tape, and labeled only with neutral handling marks and a tracking barcode. Nothing on the outside names the product, the material or the retailer. A full-size figure typically weighs 28 to 40 kg packed and travels on a service that requires an adult signature.
This page follows the carton from checkout to the doorstep: foam layout, carrier stages, what each tracking scan means, and what to check before the driver leaves.
1. Silicone Material Introduction
Why the Material Decides the Carton
A full-size doll is heavy, jointed and easy to mark, so the carton is built around the body rather than picked from a stock size. A 158 cm silicone figure on a steel skeleton weighs roughly 30 to 38 kg, or 66 to 84 lb, and the foam has to carry that load at the joints.
Material changes three things: weight, how far the body can flex before a seam is stressed, and how it reacts to heat. Silicone holds its shape across a wide temperature range. TPE softens earlier, which matters when a carton waits on a hot loading dock.
Silicone and TPE in the Same Box
Both materials ship in the same carton style; the blocking differs. Silicone is usually hollow-cast at 3 to 5 mm and resists compression. TPE is softer and lighter at the same height, so it needs broader pads and more separation between limbs.
Our guide to the silicone sex doll covers wall thickness, internal armature and surface finish.
Aspect
Silicone
TPE
Feel
Firmer and cooler at first touch; warms slowly
Softer and more gel-like; warms quickly
Weight
Heavier: 34–40 kg at 160 cm
Lighter: 28–34 kg at 160 cm
Detail retention
Excellent; holds pores and veins for years
Good when new; softens after 12–24 months
Maintenance
Wipe, wash, dry; light powdering
Regular powdering and more oil control
Stain resistance
High; resists dye transfer
Lower; dark denim can stain within hours
Lifespan
5–10 years with consistent care
1–3 years typical
Price
USD 1,500–4,000, full size
USD 500–1,800, full size
On Arrival
Silicone arrives close to its final shape and needs a wipe and a light powdering. TPE can hold a shallow flat spot where it pressed against foam; most lift within a day at room temperature, and a crease still visible after 24 hours is worth photographing.
2. Customization Options
Head, Face and Hair
A removable head sits in its own foam cradle inside the main carton, adding 4 to 6 kg and about 6 cm of height. A second head ships in its own small carton.
Stock faces ship immediately. A custom face with hand-painted brows and a chosen eye color is built to order and adds 5 to 15 business days before dispatch.
Body, Skeleton and Joint Count
Joint count drives posing range and weight: 12 to 16 on entry skeletons, 18 to 22 mid-range, and 24 to 28 on premium frames with locking knees and articulated wrists.
Ask about weight reduction. A hollow core can remove 4 to 6 kg from a 160 cm body without changing its silhouette.
Options That Change the Box
Heating adds a small control module and about 0.5 kg, packed in a side cavity.
Standing feet need reinforced heel foam so bolts cannot press into the calves.
Wigs, spare eyes and care kits travel in a lid bag, not loose against the body.
Custom paint extends the build window, not the transit time.
3. Buying Guide
Read the Spec Sheet First
Four numbers decide whether delivery is easy or awkward: body weight, carton dimensions, packed weight and your narrowest doorway. A 160 cm doll in a 168 × 46 × 34 cm carton will not pass a 76 cm frame, so open it in the hallway.
Ask for the packed weight, not the product weight. Foam, carton and accessories add 3 to 5 kg, and that is the figure your back notices.
Heights, Weights and Price Bands
Bands below are typical for ready-to-ship figures; custom builds add cost and lead time, not much weight.
Height
Body weight
Joints
Carton (approx.)
Price band
Handling
100 cm
8–12 kg
10–14
105 × 35 × 28 cm
USD 300–700
One person
140 cm
20–26 kg
14–18
145 × 40 × 30 cm
USD 600–1,200
One person, care
150 cm
24–30 kg
16–20
152 × 42 × 32 cm
USD 800–1,600
One strong adult
158 cm
28–34 kg
18–24
162 × 44 × 33 cm
USD 1,000–2,200
Two preferred
165 cm
32–38 kg
20–26
168 × 46 × 34 cm
USD 1,300–2,800
Two people
170 cm+
36–45 kg
22–28
175 × 48 × 36 cm
USD 1,600–4,000
Two people, no stairs alone
A Ten-Minute Pre-Checkout Checklist
Measure doorways and stair width; under 76 cm will not take a full-size carton.
Confirm the packed weight in writing and decide who helps you carry it.
Make sure the address can accept a signature during working hours.
Ask what the outer carton looks like and what the label says.
Confirm warranty length, spare parts and the damage-claim window.
4. Maintenance & Care
The First 24 Hours
In cold weather, let the sealed carton sit indoors for 6 to 12 hours before opening. TPE stiffens below about 5 °C and can crack if it is bent while cold.
Open the box on a clean sheet and keep the foam. Our sex doll unboxing walkthrough shows the order to lift the body out without pulling on an arm.
Cleaning and Powdering
Wash with a mild, fragrance-free soap and water below 40 °C, using a soft cloth. Rinse, pat dry, and let the body air-dry fully before powdering, or the powder turns to paste in the pores. A cornstarch-based body powder keeps both materials from feeling tacky.
Skip alcohol and household disinfectants on TPE. They draw out the plasticizer and leave the surface permanently sticky.
Storing It Properly
Keep the carton and its inserts; they are the cheapest protective case you will ever own. Store the body flat with the joints at neutral, no weight on the chest, at 10 to 25 °C and under 60 percent humidity.
5. Shipping & Privacy Policy
Plain Packaging and Neutral Labels
Standard practice is an outer carton in plain brown or white board with no printing, no logo and no product image. Inside, the body sits in molded EPS or EPE foam, sometimes bagged, with corner blocks. The carton is taped, strapped and weighed before handover.
The label carries the recipient name, address, tracking barcode and a generic goods description. Some sellers double-box for storage; our page on sex doll packaging covers carton grades.
Dispatch Is Not Transit
Dispatch runs from cleared payment to carrier handover: 2 to 7 business days in stock, 10 to 25 for made-to-order builds. Transit runs 7 to 20 business days for most international destinations.
Freight for a full-size doll usually falls between USD 150 and 400, and sex doll shipping cost explains how carriers price a 40 kg oversized carton.
Stage
What happens
Typical timing
What you see
1. Order confirmed
Stock check, payment clearing, address check
0–1 business day
Confirmation email
2. Build or pick
In-stock unit pulled, or custom build begins
2–7 days; 10–25 custom
Dispatch window
3. Packing
Foam blocking, bagging, sealing, weighing
1–2 business days
Packing confirmation
4. Export dispatch
Handover to forwarder, documents filed
1–3 business days
Tracking number
5. Line haul
Air or sea leg to destination country
3–10 business days
Departure scans
6. Customs
Duty and tax assessed, shipment released
1–5 business days
Clearance scans
7. Last mile
Local carrier delivers to the depot
1–4 business days
Out for delivery
8. Delivery
Adult signature collected
Delivery day
Proof of delivery
Reading the Tracking Record
A label-created scan means the carrier has the paperwork, not the box. Origin scan means it is in the network; export scan means it has left the country. A gap of three to five days with no movement is routine on international freight.
If tracking has not moved for seven business days after an export scan, ask the seller to open a trace with the carrier.
Signature and Collection
Full-size shipments almost always need an adult signature, aged 18 or over, with a name matching the consignee. PO boxes are not an option; a staffed depot sometimes is.
Customs Paperwork
Every cross-border shipment needs a commercial invoice describing the goods in general terms and stating a value. That document, not the carton, is where privacy ends. Duty, VAT and processing fees vary by country, and the carrier normally collects before release.
We cannot promise a particular outcome at the border. Check your national tariff and any local restrictions, then read our notes on sex doll import duty for how charges are usually calculated.
6. Trust & Guarantee
What a Warranty Covers
A typical warranty runs 12 months and covers manufacturing faults: seam separation, skeleton failure at a joint, or a heating module that stops working. It does not cover cuts, heat damage from a radiator or a car trunk, dye stains, or normal surface wear.
Spare parts matter more. A seller who can supply a replacement head in a few weeks beats a longer warranty with no parts.
Damage Claims
Inspect the carton before signing and note crushed corners or a broken seal on the delivery record. Open it within 48 hours and film the process. Claims sent without packaging photos are often refused, because the carrier cannot establish where the damage happened.
Returns and Hygiene
Opened adult products are generally not returnable for hygiene reasons, which is why arrival inspection matters. Defective items are usually replaced, with the seller covering return freight.
Checking a Seller
Look for a business address, a working phone number, a written warranty and honest dispatch estimates. Be cautious with two-day delivery promises on made-to-order dolls, manufacturer-only stock photos, or a seller who will not describe the carton.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are sex dolls shipped?
They travel in a double-wall cardboard carton lined with molded foam or dense polyethylene blocks that hold the body at the shoulders, hips and knees. The outside is plain, sealed with reinforced tape, and labeled with a neutral goods description plus a tracking barcode. Nothing on the box names the product or the retailer.
Is the packaging really discreet?
Standard orders ship in an unmarked carton with no logo, no product photo and no brand name. The shipping label shows your name, the delivery address, a tracking barcode and a generic goods description required for customs. Courier staff see a plain box and a weight, not the contents.
How long does delivery take?
Allow 7 to 20 business days for transit after dispatch, plus 2 to 7 business days of handling for in-stock items. Made-to-order dolls with custom faces or paint can take 10 to 25 business days to build before they leave the workshop. Remote destinations and customs inspections add time.
Will the box state what is inside?
No. The outer carton carries no product name. Customs paperwork, however, must describe the goods in general terms, and that description appears on the commercial invoice attached to the shipment. Anyone who opens the paperwork can read it, so treat the documents as private rather than the carton.
How much does shipping cost?
Freight for a full-size doll usually runs USD 150 to 400 depending on destination, weight and service level, and many retailers fold it into the listed price. Compact torsos and mini dolls cost less to move. Confirm whether the quote includes duties, because import charges are normally billed separately.
Do I need to sign for delivery?
Most full-size shipments travel with an adult-signature requirement, so someone aged 18 or over must be at the address. Carriers often attempt delivery twice before holding the parcel at a local depot. If you cannot be home, ask the carrier to hold it and collect it yourself with photo ID.
Can I track the order?
Yes. You receive a tracking number at dispatch, and the record moves through label created, origin scan, export scan, customs clearance, arrival scan and out for delivery. Gaps of three to five days between scans are normal on international legs, especially while a shipment waits for clearance.
What if the box arrives damaged?
Photograph the carton on all sides before opening it, then film the unboxing. Report crush damage, punctures or a torn seal within 48 hours and keep every piece of packaging. Carriers and insurers ask for those images, and a claim is much harder to support once the carton has been discarded.
Can a doll be sent to a PO box or pickup point?
Full-size dolls generally cannot go to a PO box because the carton exceeds postal size limits and needs a signature. Some carriers allow collection from a staffed depot or a parcel locker large enough for the box. Confirm the option before checkout, since redirecting freight after dispatch often carries a fee.
Will I owe customs or import duty?
Possibly. Most countries charge import duty, VAT or a merchandise processing fee on adult goods, and the threshold and rate vary widely by destination. The carrier usually collects before release. Check your national tariff and any local restrictions before ordering, and keep the commercial invoice for your records.
Final Thoughts
Shipping a full-size doll is a solved problem, but not a simple one: the carton is oversized, the contents are heavy, and the route crosses at least two carriers and one border.
Prepare the parts you control, from the doorway measurement and a second pair of hands to the signature window and ten minutes with a camera before opening. Expect 7 to 20 business days of transit after dispatch, keep the packaging, and open slowly.
Ready to Choose a Figure?
Every doll in our catalog ships in plain packaging with tracked freight and a written warranty. Compare materials, heights and weight bands before you commit.
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If you’re curious about these dolls, there’s never been a better time to check them out. With so many options out there, you’re sure to find a doll that’s perfect for you. Do a little digging, choose a reputable manufacturer, and take good care of your doll. Have fun exploring the diverse offerings of SSBBW sex dolls.
