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**special-K** · 11-23-2009, 08:52 AM

I`m moving this to the Review Board.I don`t see this as a bad deal.More like a bad review.You are disappointed and want to let others know.

It`s easier for "all" to have a flat rate shipping policy.It`s either price high enough to include shipping or price fair and charge shipping based on dollar value of order.I`m sure it`s calculated to make the charge "at least" cover the cost.You end up over paying sometimes,but you always know the cost up front.It`s like selling on our parts board.You get all these responses based on shipping cost.We have to weight the part and go online with the zips and get prices.Sometimes the online price is wrong.I`ve taken large expensive pieces to the shipper for an actual price,then that person backs out and another needs a quote in another corner of the world.Some people still want it and some pass based on shipping.If they knew the cost up front they never would have responded.So,I price alot of smaller stuff shipping included.That`s how estimating works.
Also,that`s what the post office does on their end with the flat rate boxes.It just makes things more convenient for everyone,which can cost a few bucks extra.I don`t think they really "profit" from the charges.Just a few bucks here and there to cover all the time involved that`s hard to figure in.I just don`t mail order certain things from certain places according to how shipping works.

Example:
If bought a steering wheel from LMC or $1 and shipping for $100-$149.99 was $40.It cost about $15 to ship.That really seemed to make a big difference,so I decided I`d only buy them at shows or for actual shipping.
There are parts in that price range that you can hold in the palm of your hand that don`t weight but ounces.it doesn`t seem right to pay $40 to ship that,so I don`t get it from that place.
I don`t mind calling,getting a quote,and paying actual cost.But most of the world wants it faster and that`s how they do it.

How do you know the tank was shipped for free?The manufacturer has shipping accounts,so do the vendors,the vendor has an account with the manufacturer,and you don`t know who`s billing who for what.

11-23-2009, 08:52 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: GMC Pauls and TruckandCarShop I`m moving this to the Review Board.I don`t see this as a bad deal.More like a bad review.You are disappointed and want to let others know. It`s easier for "all" to have a flat rate shipping policy.It`s either price high enough to include shipping or price fair and charge shipping based on dollar value of order.I`m sure it`s calculated to make the charge "at least" cover the cost.You end up over paying sometimes,but you always know the cost up front.It`s like selling on our parts board.You get all these responses based on shipping cost.We have to weight the part and go online with the zips and get prices.Sometimes the online price is wrong.I`ve taken large expensive pieces to the shipper for an actual price,then that person backs out and another needs a quote in another corner of the world.Some people still want it and some pass based on shipping.If they knew the cost up front they never would have responded.So,I price alot of smaller stuff shipping included.That`s how estimating works. Also,that`s what the post office does on their end with the flat rate boxes.It just makes things more convenient for everyone,which can cost a few bucks extra.I don`t think they really "profit" from the charges.Just a few bucks here and there to cover all the time involved that`s hard to figure in.I just don`t mail order certain things from certain places according to how shipping works. Example: If bought a steering wheel from LMC or $1 and shipping for $100-$149.99 was $40.It cost about $15 to ship.That really seemed to make a big difference,so I decided I`d only buy them at shows or for actual shipping. There are parts in that price range that you can hold in the palm of your hand that don`t weight but ounces.it doesn`t seem right to pay $40 to ship that,so I don`t get it from that place. I don`t mind calling,getting a quote,and paying actual cost.But most of the world wants it faster and that`s how they do it. How do you know the tank was shipped for free?The manufacturer has shipping accounts,so do the vendors,the vendor has an account with the manufacturer,and you don`t know who`s billing who for what. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 11-23-2009 at 09:02 AM.