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mrtexas · 10-04-2012, 08:36 PM

I got my order from Dennis Carpenter today. It arrived in an 8 foot long tube I'm sure cost oversize to ship because of the length. But I was charged only $9.95 for shipping. Thanks. The order came very quickly as well.

millersgarage · 10-08-2012, 07:52 PM

nice to hear a non complaint

Kube · 10-08-2012, 08:00 PM

Carpenter has always been good about their shipping charges as well as their service.
I get a laugh out of "the other guy" that says he ships at cost but tacks on $2 "delivery guaranty" to each and every order. Too bad FedEx and UPS (his shippers) have insurance included for the first $100 value.
Do the math: Lets' say a mere 100 packages a day x five days per week x 50 weeks. I am being very generous here... that comes out to $50,000 a year just for tacking on that $2. Not a bad rip if you can get away with it as he does. 200 packages a day is a cool $100k a year.

deuce lover · 10-08-2012, 08:11 PM

Placed an order with Eastwood for a Mig welder(64 lbs shipped from PA) on line Sunday 9/30 received it Thurs 10/4 to a small outer island village PO Box in Hawaii .They charged me $122 priority.Great service.

V8COOPMAN · 10-09-2012, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Kube

Carpenter has always been good about their shipping charges as well as their service.
I get a laugh out of "the other guy" that says he ships at cost but tacks on $2 "delivery guaranty" to each and every order. Too bad FedEx and UPS (his shippers) have insurance included for the first $100 value.
Do the math: Lets' say a mere 100 packages a day x five days per week x 50 weeks. I am being very generous here... that comes out to $50,000 a year just for tacking on that $2. Not a bad rip if you can get away with it as he does. 200 packages a day is a cool $100k a year.

Obviously, none of us have a clue as to who "the other guy" might be that you refer to, but the math is interesting, to say the least. Could that "delivery guarant[y]" possibly be a guarantEE that delivery WILL happen WITHOUT any back-orders, or maybe a guarantee that ALL customers will ALWAYS be COMPLETELY satisfied with what is "delivered"? WHEW! Just glad to hear that Carpenter does so well WITHOUT extra "guaranty" charges, kinda' just like what GREAT customer service has always meant to...customers. DD

TJ · 10-09-2012, 10:02 AM

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Isn't Mac's the one who adds $2 for delivery guarantee?

Kube · 10-09-2012, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by TJ

Isn't Mac's the one who adds $2 for delivery guarantee?

Mac's may add it, I really don't know. I'll allow a hint at who I was referring to: Back Order ---

wga · 10-09-2012, 10:21 AM

Sent a distributor to Bubba's yesterday. Box size is 8x16x16. Weight 4.5 lbs.
Fedex ground was $17.00. Four days from northern California to Indiana. Three
days? $68. Next day $200!!

55 dude · 10-09-2012, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by wga

Sent a distributor to Bubba's yesterday. Box size is 8x16x16. Weight 4.5 lbs.
Fedex ground was $17.00. Four days from northern California to Indiana. Three
days? $68. Next day $200!!

the USPS has boxes that are flat rate did you check that out?

mrtexas · 10-09-2012, 12:57 PM

"I get a laugh out of "the other guy" that says he ships at cost but tacks on $2 "delivery guaranty" to each and every order. Too bad FedEx and UPS (his shippers) have insurance included for the first $100 value."

Quote:

Originally Posted by V8COOPMAN

Obviously, none of us have a clue as to who "the other guy" might be that you refer to, but the math is interesting, to say the least. Could that "delivery guarant[y]" possibly be a guarantEE that delivery WILL happen WITHOUT any back-orders, or maybe a guarantee that ALL customers will ALWAYS be COMPLETELY satisfied with what is "delivered"? WHEW! Just glad to hear that Carpenter does so well WITHOUT extra "guaranty" charges, kinda' just like what GREAT customer service has always meant to...customers. DD

That would be Bob Drake.

Vic Piano · 10-09-2012, 02:15 PM

This thread started out lauding Denis Carpenter for fast delivery service at a reasonable rate

. However, by the third post, it became more Bob Drake bashing...

I've done business with Carpenter, Drake, Mac's, Joblot and a host of others for many years. If I feel that one supplier is overcharging me on shipping, I simply go to another supplier.

This is the land of free enterprise, if you don't like someone’s business practices, use someone else.

It’s that simple.

wga · 10-09-2012, 02:58 PM

55Dude - yes I thought about the USPS, they were closed on Monday, so Fedex ground was the choice, and the Fedex airport center is close by.

Cecil/WV · 10-09-2012, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vic Piano

This thread started out lauding Denis Carpenter for fast delivery service at a reasonable rate

. However, by the third post, it became more Bob Drake bashing...

I've done business with Carpenter, Drake, Mac's, Joblot and a host of others for many years. If I feel that one supplier is overcharging me on shipping, I simply go to another supplier.

This is the land of free enterprise, if you don't like someone’s business practices, use someone else.

It’s that simple.

I agree with Vic!

10-04-2012, 08:36 PM	#1
mrtexas Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 4,420	the opposite of complaining about shipping costs I got my order from Dennis Carpenter today. It arrived in an 8 foot long tube I'm sure cost oversize to ship because of the length. But I was charged only $9.95 for shipping. Thanks. The order came very quickly as well.

10-08-2012, 07:52 PM	#2
millersgarage Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lansing MI Posts: 188	Re: the opposite of complaining about shipping costs nice to hear a non complaint

10-08-2012, 08:00 PM	#3
Kube Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 9,852	Re: the opposite of complaining about shipping costs Carpenter has always been good about their shipping charges as well as their service. I get a laugh out of "the other guy" that says he ships at cost but tacks on $2 "delivery guaranty" to each and every order. Too bad FedEx and UPS (his shippers) have insurance included for the first $100 value. Do the math: Lets' say a mere 100 packages a day x five days per week x 50 weeks. I am being very generous here... that comes out to $50,000 a year just for tacking on that $2. Not a bad rip if you can get away with it as he does. 200 packages a day is a cool $100k a year. __________________ "I can explain it for you. However, I can't understand it for you".

10-08-2012, 08:11 PM	#4
deuce lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern France Posts: 5,837	Re: the opposite of complaining about shipping costs Placed an order with Eastwood for a Mig welder(64 lbs shipped from PA) on line Sunday 9/30 received it Thurs 10/4 to a small outer island village PO Box in Hawaii .They charged me $122 priority.Great service.

10-09-2012, 10:02 AM	#6
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,566	Re: the opposite of complaining about shipping costs Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Isn't Mac's the one who adds $2 for delivery guarantee?

10-09-2012, 10:21 AM	#8
wga Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Yorba Linda, CA Posts: 962	Re: the opposite of complaining about shipping costs Sent a distributor to Bubba's yesterday. Box size is 8x16x16. Weight 4.5 lbs. Fedex ground was $17.00. Four days from northern California to Indiana. Three days? $68. Next day $200!! __________________ Henry Ford designed the flathead without the aid of a computer.

10-09-2012, 02:15 PM	#11
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: the opposite of complaining about shipping costs This thread started out lauding Denis Carpenter for fast delivery service at a reasonable rate. However, by the third post, it became more Bob Drake bashing... I've done business with Carpenter, Drake, Mac's, Joblot and a host of others for many years. If I feel that one supplier is overcharging me on shipping, I simply go to another supplier. This is the land of free enterprise, if you don't like someone’s business practices, use someone else. It’s that simple. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

10-09-2012, 02:58 PM	#12
wga Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Yorba Linda, CA Posts: 962	Re: the opposite of complaining about shipping costs 55Dude - yes I thought about the USPS, they were closed on Monday, so Fedex ground was the choice, and the Fedex airport center is close by. __________________ Henry Ford designed the flathead without the aid of a computer.