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My little rant about shipping

Old 09-02-2010, 02:12 AM
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I agree.Does no good to complain unless we try to find a solution to whatever problem.Shopping sales/clearance is my way of keeping costs down.
Recent order was 5yds of sale fabric for $5.95 Fed Ex ground shipping,
from Hancock's of Paducah.There's a lot of reasonable priced fabric on line.I keep a notebook listing them & also a list of places where shipping
is out of site.Saves me time,as I don't bother with them.

It serves as a reminder to look for solutions and not just grumble. In the case of shipping ... if you don't think the price is fair, walk away from the sale. problem solved.
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Old 09-02-2010, 03:45 AM
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Sorry, but I wasn't ranting about shipping, I was very much aware how much this would cost me .No I was angry about the costs which was added on this side of the water !!!!
I have never paid any VAT or mail cost on ANY purchase sent from the US( and I have had a few in the past!),but to be told by British Customs " you have been lucky" is a bit much I think. VAT , yes I can just about accept but handeling charges by Royal Mail ?, O come on !!!! £8. on a £40. parcel is extortionate. So that was my little rant !!!! Mad Gertie from England
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Old 09-02-2010, 04:19 AM
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that has to hurt - especially since it's one of those "government things". it's a bit tricky trying to not shop with the government. they tend to get cranky and vindictive. :shock:
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Thanks for being here Patrice to be the voice of reason and keep us in check. We do have a tendancy to get a bit off topic. I know I'm guilty. It is good tho to get a clear perspective of the topic. A reminder, if you will. I appreciate it.
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Old 09-02-2010, 07:53 AM
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I also mind - a lot - what I consider an unreasonable shipping charge.
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Old 09-02-2010, 07:57 AM
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I just went on line to order a football jersey. It said they were $18.00.
I placed my order and by the time S&H was added the total cost was $48.00!!!
I canceled that order!!!
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Old 09-02-2010, 08:51 AM
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Good for you....seems not shopping at those places is the only pay back we have.Maybe send them a note ? Maybe not tho....anyone charging that $$$ amount doesn't care. JMO

Originally Posted by Quilting Nana
I just went on line to order a football jersey. It said they were $18.00.
I placed my order and by the time S&H was added the total cost was $48.00!!!
I canceled that order!!!
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Old 09-02-2010, 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by justme2
Good for you....seems not shopping at those places is the only pay back we have.Maybe send them a note ? Maybe not tho....anyone charging that $$$ amount doesn't care. JMO

Originally Posted by Quilting Nana
I just went on line to order a football jersey. It said they were $18.00.
I placed my order and by the time S&H was added the total cost was $48.00!!!
I canceled that order!!!
The problem is there is no place for comments.
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Old 09-20-2010, 03:31 PM
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I recently ordered an item that was $9.95 and the shipping was over $10! I couldn't find it locally and had no choice but to order it. Other sites had a higher price and shipping was still over $10. Ridiculous!
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