Question about shipping - would you be upset if ...?
09-01-2010, 01:58 PM
#21
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I run a sign shop and ship to hotels nationwide. I must box it, tape it, print a label for it, call it into pickup. I must calculate on weight and size length x width x height and figure how much it costs me to ship then I add $2.00 to cover all of my labor, box, tape, etc. An average box weighing 1 lb 10" x 10" x 5" will cost me 8.25 to ship and that is because I have a contract. so I charge$10.75.
09-01-2010, 02:11 PM
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That's a reasonable fee....JMO.I was quoted about $8=9 to ship a small 6" ruler from the next state, bring total to just shy of $20 for a $10 ruler.Found it in a local store.But I agree with other posters.A reasonable fee is one thing, but too many are jacking up fees for profit.One example is the fees added to many things adv on TV.Check them twice...or you might not see that fees till you get your bank statement.
Originally Posted by hobo2000
I run a sign shop and ship to hotels nationwide. I must box it, tape it, print a label for it, call it into pickup. I must calculate on weight and size length x width x height and figure how much it costs me to ship then I add $2.00 to cover all of my labor, box, tape, etc. An average box weighing 1 lb 10" x 10" x 5" will cost me 8.25 to ship and that is because I have a contract. so I charge$10.75.
09-02-2010, 03:11 AM
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I wouldn't care either but I have to warn you that every PO is different and some will not let you use the flat rate for over 4 yards. They say it distorts the envelope so it no longer fits the flat rate rules. We've had this come up on another site of sellers who do a lot of fabric shipping.
09-02-2010, 04:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Favorite Fabrics
I was reading another post about shipping charges and it got me to thinking.
In that particular case, the issue that started it all was the purchase of a bundle of FQs - six yards in all - and whether it would all have fit into a USPS flat-rate envelope.
Many FQ bundles are beautifully packaged by the fabric manufacturer, tied with a ribbon or plastic-wrapped. But the bundle might be too "chunky" to fit into a flat-rate envelope.
So my question is... would you be upset if your bundle was taken apart before shipping, so that it would fit in a flat-rate envelope? It wouldn't be as pretty. But shipping costs could be lower.
In that particular case, the issue that started it all was the purchase of a bundle of FQs - six yards in all - and whether it would all have fit into a USPS flat-rate envelope.
Many FQ bundles are beautifully packaged by the fabric manufacturer, tied with a ribbon or plastic-wrapped. But the bundle might be too "chunky" to fit into a flat-rate envelope.
So my question is... would you be upset if your bundle was taken apart before shipping, so that it would fit in a flat-rate envelope? It wouldn't be as pretty. But shipping costs could be lower.
09-02-2010, 04:42 AM
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Originally Posted by grann of 6
Have you noticed how connecting threads has changed their product line? The consumer demanded it.
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