Postage considerations
#1
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Jefferson City MO
Posts: 1,236
I realize that postage rates have gone up and many members seem to be hesitant to order because of it. Please take into consideration a few things before you make a rash judgement that postage is too high...
The cost of gas is now roughly 3.00/gallon~how far away is your nearest store to buy fabric. Are you able to get out or do you even want too (especially in winter time) I like convenience of having items/fabrics delivered to me right to my front door!!! Dont have to spend money on gas,get out if weather is bad and enjoy the thought of maybe helping someone out financially here on the board. Just a thought to ponder Thanks cheryl :-D
The cost of gas is now roughly 3.00/gallon~how far away is your nearest store to buy fabric. Are you able to get out or do you even want too (especially in winter time) I like convenience of having items/fabrics delivered to me right to my front door!!! Dont have to spend money on gas,get out if weather is bad and enjoy the thought of maybe helping someone out financially here on the board. Just a thought to ponder Thanks cheryl :-D
#3
I have ordered online for the last 5 years. I had been ill and couldn't get out as much. I only have a Hobby Lobby here and I love my good supplies. Last night, at my leisure, I ordered from Commecting Threads-free shipping and Nancy's Notions-$2.98 shipping. You just can't beat it!
#6
i don't enjoy paying more for anything, so naturally make a face at higher postage.
however, when i switch on the brain cells, i realize that it's still a good deal. less than 50 cents gets a letter waaaaaaaaaaay across the country. free pickup. free delivery, 6 days a week. :-)
however, when i switch on the brain cells, i realize that it's still a good deal. less than 50 cents gets a letter waaaaaaaaaaay across the country. free pickup. free delivery, 6 days a week. :-)
#7
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 1,789
Originally Posted by PatriceJ
i don't enjoy paying more for anything, so naturally make a face at higher postage.
however, when i switch on the brain cells, i realize that it's still a good deal. less than 50 cents gets a letter waaaaaaaaaaay across the country. free pickup. free delivery, 6 days a week. :-)
however, when i switch on the brain cells, i realize that it's still a good deal. less than 50 cents gets a letter waaaaaaaaaaay across the country. free pickup. free delivery, 6 days a week. :-)
#9
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: North Texas
Posts: 8,710
Postage went up a bit but not much. I also found I can ship two boxes of the large priority in a regular parcel and 16.00 compared to two boxes at 15.70. SO I check all the time. Parcels get there just as fast. So the sellers just have to figure best way and it's not easy. I see on here people sell for as much as the LQS plus add postage. Nope, if it is 2.00/yd and can ship for 4.95 for 5-6 yards, thats a deal. So we all will have to use our best judgements when we buy. Can we get it local for less? This is how I decide what to buy on the board. LOL
#10
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 1,789
i've actually unpacked my box and repackaged it when i find it can go cheaper a different way. our P.O has an automated stand that I use to check weight and cost before I commit. The clerks will go in back and find the right size carton for me, too, when i can do better parcel post. sometimes flat rate is better but not always.
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