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.
I think now with the flat-rate shipping becoming more prevalent these companies that make up kits, FQ's etc, will find they have to change their packaging to fit. They are getting smart to the fact that the consumer doesn't like the shipping costs. Many more companies are joining the free shipping over a certain amount bandwagon. Have you noticed how connecting threads has changed their product line? The consumer demanded it.