12-19-2019, 08:02 AM | #21 |
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I have read complaints about shipping on other forums, I dont think there is any way around it. In todays climate of buying almost everything online shipping is only going to get worse. I am not a reseller but having come into quite a few spare parts with my last build I have found myself selling. To date most of the shipping goes through usps in a flat rate box which is pretty reasonable. I have a $70 part going to Australia and the shipping is about $40. Honestly didn't think it was that bad, then again its the cheapest rate and will take 3-4 weeks delivery. Price double for faster delivery.
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12-19-2019, 08:17 AM | #22 |
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77 Birdman,
You know you are kind of correct on that as everything goes up in this economy there is no way out of it, as everyone is trying to make a buck more than the next guy so it does matter to shop around. Plus if you are a retailer with say Millions of dollars in stock and you have allot of overhead, you have to keep up with the times and no I'm not a retailer now but I was years ago so I know how to do it. Reggiedog |
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12-19-2019, 10:26 AM | #23 |
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I am a retailer and we try to ship online with flat rates to keep pricing reasonable. Some we win and some we lose that way though, but it mostly balances out. What killed reasonable shipping rates was Amazon, where they would grab a huge box for a pair of shoes and then fill it with air pillows to take up the space. UPS and FedEx caught on and switched to dimensional rates, which drove all pricing way up. USPS is your best option if you can get a supplier to use them instead. They also use dim rates, but only on larger cartons.
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12-19-2019, 12:29 PM | #24 |
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yes, living in Australia provides carriers a good harvest. I'm looking everywhere to purchase a Gatsby type striped blazer. Yes found one in USA and freight was 90 USD. Life is great in Australia but isolation costs.
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12-19-2019, 01:57 PM | #25 |
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placed an order online with Snyders tues afternoon. Just pulled it out of the mailbox 5 minutes ago.
complete order and shipping was about 10. everything fit in the size of a shoebox. couldnt be more pleased!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am in NJ |
12-19-2019, 02:02 PM | #26 |
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Now there I think you hit the nail right on the head on that one?, as amazon are the ones that started it and it's just going to get worse over time. as I think we're going to see more shipping wars one of these days just like when the Post Office was going to close its doors. As they had to close down allot of offices just to stay in business, and I think it's all over the big box stores doing it and the online shopping that we all do now a days. As everyone I know went out for the black friday shopping now they just do it on their computers. Reggiedog |
12-19-2019, 04:05 PM | #27 |
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I ordered something from C&G in CA a while back. Wanted it "quick". Got a phone call about an hour later, said it would be about 35$, said 2 day would be about a third. Thank You very much ! ! ! Got it in 2 days.
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12-19-2019, 04:49 PM | #28 |
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What I do not like is when Amazon has a distribution center in your state it's tax plus shipping!
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12-19-2019, 05:16 PM | #29 |
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Bert's IS number 1. We are lucky to have them.
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12-19-2019, 05:35 PM | #30 | |
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12-19-2019, 07:32 PM | #31 | |
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12-20-2019, 07:55 AM | #33 |
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What I do not like is when Amazon has a distribution center in your state it's tax plus shipping!
everything internet is now taxed in NJ- since May of this year. thank the governor! |
12-20-2019, 08:50 AM | #34 |
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oh; it's down to that now, ebay has been fighting that for years now so they must of lost also. As the government has to get there two cents into everything.
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12-20-2019, 09:42 AM | #35 |
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12-20-2019, 10:32 AM | #36 |
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yes reggie,
Ive cut my purchases on ebay way back. I now look at an item and most of the time go- dont need that and there you have it! the cheat is to get an address in DE, which is 45 minutes from me. then you are back to no sales tax and Im sure many co's do just that. not worth it for the small guy. |
12-20-2019, 11:27 AM | #37 |
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You got that right? as that is what they do on ebay only though what you buy on here I don't think is that way at all, as most of the barn people won't cheat you as there all barn people themselves.
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12-21-2019, 08:36 AM | #38 |
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agreed Reggie- I now try to buy elsewhere off of the bay.
I was spending about 1500 a month and am now down to around 200 a month. that has to hurt ebay quite a bit, at least from people like myself. who knows, maybe others dont care..........? |
12-21-2019, 09:16 AM | #39 |
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Shipping is expensive, yes. But on the other hand I can hand off a box to my local mail carrier and he will hand deliver it to an address 1500 miles away in 3 days, all for less than 8 bucks. I call that a bargain!
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12-21-2019, 09:47 AM | #40 |
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OK, this is why I never use Macs. I just gave them 1 more try and they failed again terribly.
I ordered the same parts with both companies. The exact same order for parts with Snyders was $12.00 cheaper. SHIPPING Macs charged $34.09 for 3-7 days. Snyders charged $13.50 for 2 days. |
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