Outrageous shipping. Rant

[blueriver]

Oh ya and I hate it... got burned one time on shipping now I always ask. I ordered a rubber O ring for my sprayer ... about 3/16" thick and about 4" in diameter from a company 1 hr south of me something like $1.89 for the O ring ... I assumed they'd drop it in an envelope and USPS .... NOT ... it came in a 6x6x6 box and $8 and change shipping .... I called and asked what the hay, I was told "next time come and get it"

 

[LD1]

Never was I given a choice. And I didn't need it fast nor did I request it. These parts are gonna sit for another 3 weeks or so til I get the engine block, crank, and head back from the machine shop

 

[MossRoad]

Never was I given a choice. And I didn't need it fast nor did I request it. These parts are gonna sit for another 3 weeks or so til I get the engine block, crank, and head back from the machine shop

Ouch!

 

[RandyT]

I have a lawnmower manufacturer that will only ship emergency parts orders, which are parts that you need right now, and are not in stock at the local warehouse next day air. But the catch is they don't ship the part for 14-16 days after it is ordered. Cost of shipping $42.

 

[Oldpath05]

If the shipping cost are not calculated at the time of order I cancel the order. Not hard to show the shipping cost up front.

I'm with you on that, that's why I no longer go to places like Messicks web site. If a company want's to play these shipping games, I'll go somewhere else.
The old saying "buyer beware", IMO, with online forum's and FB, it should now be >seller beware< but that only works as long as people will up-hold the/their 1st. amendment right and not settle for this new millennial age political correctness BS.

 

[/pine]

I suffered with a UPS shipping charge of about $15 for 2 Ditch Witch keys (cost $6, weighed a few ounces)...no alternatives for shipping...nobody had key blanks that would work...!

Also, calling and complaining does help in some cases...

 

[Oldpath05]

Anyone else get upset with the shipping charges some places charge for parts?

I'm not gonna mention names because this place is a sponser here,but have every intention of calling Monday when they are open and express my feelings.

I ordered the parts over the phone, got prices on what they were and ordered. But my fault that I failed to verify the total my.card would be ran for including shipping.

Parts were 8 valve stem seals. 4 were hat style, and 4 were tiny o-ring style. Cost me $18 freaking dollars to ship via FedEx in a 6" x 6" x 4" box that may have weighed a half a pound.

Why can't busnisses use a little common sense? I could have fit 40 of these seals in a small flat rate bos that cost a whole shopping $5.

Anyone else think $18 to ship 8 valve stem seals is excessive?

I can get 5 qt. of oil+filter for L3400 ship to me for under $10.00 from half way cross the country, yup you got rip off, at lest your not alone on that, alot of us got stung one time or another but does help to complain about it..................

 

[PHPaul]

After getting burned a couple of times, I ALWAYS verify shipping and I've lost track of how many orders I've canceled because they were using shipping and handling as a cash cow.

Particularly true of small engine parts. I've happily paid $2.00 for a 50 cent part to avoid an $8.95 shipping charge.

I've also sent more than a few emails to the guilty parties and told them WHY I canceled the order. Don't recall ever getting a reply.

 

[FredH]

Yep , Been there , Done That !! $4 dollar lights for the old semi I had , So I was going to order 3 . 3 x $4 = $12 . PLUS (+) $14 for Shipping UPS . B.S. !!:shocked:

Sent them a email asking " W.T.H " !! As You stated , $4 or $5 for flat rate USPS , " Why UPS ? "

Their reply " Oh , We get a Better Deal . " :confused3:

Seriously ?? Bought some locally at a little higher price but less than what shipping added to the others and went with it , even though they were slightly different lights .

Fred H.

 

[LD1]

The bad thing is I don't even remember all the details of the call

I was wanting more than just the valve stem seals. But some of the parts they couldn't get or were out of. I literally ordered parts from about 6 different places to get all I needed.

Starter, valve seals, overhaul kit, oil filter adapter, ignition switch, shopanual, etc. Was a hectic morning when I ordered.