Blackcollar Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Hi All; What is going on with the price of shipping? I wanted a small chain for a 1/48 chain hoist. Found one for $3.25 but has a $32.00 shipping cost! Unbelieveable Al Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mlicari Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 There are a lot of variables, but you don't provide any information on them. At least these things matter: speed of shipping international or domestic (and if international, what the postal and import regulations are) shipping policy of vendor mode of shipping (air? sea? land?) company/postal service doing the shipping etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tank Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 Additionally why not ask the vendor if that would be the correct price for shipping. I had a vendor refund the programmed shipping price on something very similar. Better to do that ahead of the purchase then after. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kenlilly106 Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 It's because they quoted sending it via a trackable method, probably the default for their store. USPS doesn't offer full tracking on their lower tier international shipping services, you have to get to the "express" level to get full tracking but at a price. Ken Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackcollar Posted April 2, 2016 Author Share Posted April 2, 2016 Good points, thanks fellas Al Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 You ordered from the US, that is what is going on. USPS has jacked prices so high it is killing US exports. Until things changes drastically, I order from anywhere except the US. I can get a lot of shipments from much further on the globe for far cheaper. I bet I can get a shipment from the Moon or Mars for cheaper. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 Perhaps SprueBrothers can help out? They are advertising that they are trying to help folks not living in the U.S. with more affordable shipping: http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index.php?showtopic=291878&st=0&p=2790187&hl=sprue&fromsearch=1entry2790187 To my knowledge nobody has tried it yet so who knows...might be a good option. HTH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alternative 4 Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 I want to buy a replacement canopy for my 1/32 A-10. Squadron were going to charge $10 for shipping.....No thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kenlilly106 Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 I want to buy a replacement canopy for my 1/32 A-10. Squadron were going to charge $10 for shipping.....No thanks Don't blame Squadron, blame the US Postal Service. I ran a small package through their online price calculator, a 4oz package (which is probably overweight for this item) going to NZ was quoted @ $13.25USD. A 2oz package is the same price. Remember, this is the postal service that won't ship ground to Canada because it's an "overseas" destination. Ken Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Perhaps SprueBrothers can help out? They are advertising that they are trying to help folks not living in the U.S. with more affordable shipping: http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index.php?showtopic=291878&st=0&p=2790187&hl=sprue&fromsearch=1entry2790187 To my knowledge nobody has tried it yet so who knows...might be a good option. HTH :cheers:/> I was excited about that option then I realized the shipping was with UPS. Any courier to Canada charges us fictitious tariffs and taxes. You have no idea you are being charged this until they show up at the door. Often these fee's exceed the value of the product. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Roof Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 I was excited about that option then I realized the shipping was with UPS. Any courier to Canada charges us fictitious tariffs and taxes. You have no idea you are being charged this until they show up at the door. Often these fee's exceed the value of the product. Didn't Gordon make it clear that UPS wasn't actually going to deliver it to the customer? I am pretty sure he stated that UPS would deliver it to the Canadian Postal service, and they would actually deliver it. Would you still be charged the extra fees? The US has the same option called SurePost. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 (edited) Didn't Gordon make it clear that UPS wasn't actually going to deliver it to the customer? I am pretty sure he stated that UPS would deliver it to the Canadian Postal service, and they would actually deliver it. Would you still be charged the extra fees? The US has the same option called SurePost. Indeed Dave that's what Gordon has written in the thread I linked. To my knowledge nobody in Canada from ARC has taken him up on his offer to actually try it. Oh well... Edited April 3, 2016 by Don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackcollar Posted April 4, 2016 Author Share Posted April 4, 2016 Don't blame Squadron, blame the US Postal Service. Remember, this is the postal service that won't ship ground to Canada because it's an "overseas" destination. Ken Let me guess, Hawaii on the other hand is not oversees? Al Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kenlilly106 Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Let me guess, Hawaii on the other hand is not oversees? Al Correct The USPS puts the Hawaii zip codes in the same zone class as the greater Los Angeles area and Alaska. Ken Quote Link to post Share on other sites
madmike Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 You ordered from the US, that is what is going on. USPS has jacked prices so high it is killing US exports. Until things changes drastically, I order from anywhere except the US. I can get a lot of shipments from much further on the globe for far cheaper. I bet I can get a shipment from the Moon or Mars for cheaper. You are not alone there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cag_200 Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Buy from China, Free Shipping ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackcollar Posted April 5, 2016 Author Share Posted April 5, 2016 You are not alone there. Add me to that list Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Indeed Dave that's what Gordon has written in the thread I linked. To my knowledge nobody in Canada from ARC has taken him up on his offer to actually try it. Oh well... :cheers:/> I have, so have others on this site. I just ordered the AMK Mig-31! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 I have, so have others on this site. I just ordered the AMK Mig-31! Indeed. Since this thread started and since Dave's and my posts in this thread yourself and at least two others have taken Gordon up on his offer of finding affordable shipping options for folks residing outside the U.S. and so far all seem happy. Glad SB went and did what they did and glad people have tried it...and have it work! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bigasshammm Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 I think the USPS is dead. Just tried to ship a box 13x13x13 and 5lbs from Ohio to Oklahoma. First she tells me $17 for priority and I think that's reasonable so I'm like ok. Then she goes wait a minute the size of the box is going to bump it up. Ok. So it went from $17 to $33 when she input the measurements. Hmmmm So I said forget it I'll check on UPS (work there but we get no discount) and she says good luck it'll probably be more. So UPS for basic ground which will take 3 days fully tracked it's only $18. I'm done with the USPS for anything but small packages or envelopes. Anything over a bread box is going ups now. It's safer and the price is usually cheaper. I wouldn't ship with fedex if you held a gun to my head. K Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 I think the USPS is dead. Just tried to ship a box 13x13x13 and 5lbs from Ohio to Oklahoma. First she tells me $17 for priority and I think that's reasonable so I'm like ok. Then she goes wait a minute the size of the box is going to bump it up. Ok. So it went from $17 to $33 when she input the measurements. Hmmmm So I said forget it I'll check on UPS (work there but we get no discount) and she says good luck it'll probably be more. So UPS for basic ground which will take 3 days fully tracked it's only $18. I'm done with the USPS for anything but small packages or envelopes. Anything over a bread box is going ups now. It's safer and the price is usually cheaper. I wouldn't ship with fedex if you held a gun to my head. K Wow, I thought you were paying lower domestically. I thought it was only the international shipping that was being jacked. A lot of eBay buyers have told me my shipping is cheaper from Canada than it is with US based sellers, I guess they were telling the truth. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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