The Ford Barn

35fordtn · 01-11-2019, 01:14 AM

Sorry to pitch in on the shipping rant..., but as a small vendor it can suck. Large volume shippers often get a large price break with fedex and ups if they meet the expected volume year after year. Ever wonder how amazon pulls off free shipping on nearly everything?. This makes it tough to compete on shipping as a small vendor. There are also vendors not willing to take the time to explore cheaper options, such as first class or ground shipping. I see no problem in mark up on shipping to cover the cost of supplies,etc. At my small business we mark up shipping $1.00!per shipment to cover such expenses. Regardless, as a consumer you have to right to purchase where you choose... the internet sure has changed things

01-11-2019, 01:14 AM	#19
35fordtn Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: McMinnville, TN Posts: 2,468	Re: Another reason the hobby is dying out Sorry to pitch in on the shipping rant..., but as a small vendor it can suck. Large volume shippers often get a large price break with fedex and ups if they meet the expected volume year after year. Ever wonder how amazon pulls off free shipping on nearly everything?. This makes it tough to compete on shipping as a small vendor. There are also vendors not willing to take the time to explore cheaper options, such as first class or ground shipping. I see no problem in mark up on shipping to cover the cost of supplies,etc. At my small business we mark up shipping $1.00!per shipment to cover such expenses. Regardless, as a consumer you have to right to purchase where you choose... the internet sure has changed things