Shipping cost!!!
Apr 6, 2022 07:51:28 #
traderjohn wrote:
Yes, shipping is getting expensive. It's more than that. An employee has to pick the item then it gets wrapped/ boxed in some cases put in a mailer. Now it is placed on a shipping/dock. A driver picks it up goes to the distribution center gets sorted placed in a container for another distribution center unloaded placed on a delivery vehicle then a driver rides around from place to place gas costs how much? Then it is delivered. A lot of hands in the mix.
If you noticed the first suppliers shipping was almost twice as much as the second, and all of the handling should take not more than 5 mins if it does something is wrong in their shipping process, this is being shipped USPS, drop it in the mailer stick the label on it and drop it in the out going mail, I'm not questioning the final cost!! even though $11.74 seems high I can live with it.
Apr 6, 2022 08:12:53 #
Manglesphoto wrote:
hell that would be an 160 mile r/t and we are getting close to $4.00 per gallon for gas
Gas prices are bad but... We have a $16.00 bridge toll, and $3.99 was the cheapest gas I saw yesterday. Stores in NJ have lower prices, more varied stock so we go, we do get a discount for EZ Pass on the bridge, BTW there is no cash toll, they mail you a bill!
Apr 6, 2022 08:15:05 #
Longshadow wrote:
I miss Sears hardware departments.........
I miss Sears hardware departments.........
they are located in Lowe's
Apr 6, 2022 08:37:22 #
Unfortunately, good hardware stores and real lumberyards, the kind I grew up around, are dead and gone, replaced by the inferior likes of Menards, Lowes, and Home Depot. 
Apr 6, 2022 08:42:34 #
Manglesphoto wrote:
Yesterday I began working on a sliding rail for cl... (show quote)
You will locate the one you were searching for the day the new ones arrive. If you have several drills, check to see if you left the bit in one of them.
Apr 6, 2022 08:45:49 #
Bridges wrote:
You will locate the one you were searching for the day the new ones arrive. If you have several drills, check to see if you left the bit in one of them.
I don't leave bits in drills especially small ones.
But you are right I will fined the bit after the new one arrive
Apr 6, 2022 10:03:25 #
I ordered a DK-19 eyecup for my Nikon D500. Cost $9.50 + shipping $7.50 delivery per UPS. They could have mailed it out for less than $1.00. It will probably be packaged in a box large enough for a camera.😆
Apr 6, 2022 10:20:29 #
JRiepe wrote:
I ordered a DK-19 eyecup for my Nikon D500. Cost $9.50 + shipping $7.50 delivery per UPS. They could have mailed it out for less than $1.00. It will probably be packaged in a box large enough for a camera.😆
Lol the only thing shipped these day for less than a dollar is a letter.
Apr 6, 2022 10:24:25 #
fetzler
Loc: North West PA
Manglesphoto wrote:
Yesterday I began working on a sliding rail for cl... (show quote)
You should check ebay for small parts. You still may need to order a few more than you absolutely need.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/311105514313?hash=item486f556b49:g:aYQAAOSw7NNUIw~A
Apr 6, 2022 10:36:11 #
fetzler wrote:
You should check ebay for small parts. You still may need to order a few more than you absolutely need.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/311105514313?hash=item486f556b49:g:aYQAAOSw7NNUIw~A
https://www.ebay.com/itm/311105514313?hash=item486f556b49:g:aYQAAOSw7NNUIw~A
never mind
Apr 6, 2022 10:40:05 #
BigDaddy wrote:
A while ago I needed a cable for my computer. Office Depot had one for like $4. I went there, they were out of stock and had to order it. I needed it now, so I drove to the other side of the mall to Best Buy. They had the exact same cable for like 4-5x as much. I made a fuss but ended up paying big time. Never trust big box stores, including Amazon. They always have good deals, but make up for it when your not looking...
did you ask if they could price match?
Apr 6, 2022 10:41:39 #
Manglesphoto wrote:
Yesterday I began working on a sliding rail for cl... (show quote)
did you try pan American tools for your drill bit?
Apr 6, 2022 11:20:26 #
marine73 wrote:
did you try pan American tools for your drill bit?
Why? Did you read my post?
Okay I checked Pan Am tools the have a minimum order of $50!!!
Apr 6, 2022 11:52:13 #
Greg from Romeoville illinois
Loc: Romeoville illinois
Manglesphoto wrote:
Yesterday I began working on a sliding rail for cl... (show quote)
$2.94 on Amazon with free shipping.
Apr 6, 2022 12:16:58 #
marine73 wrote:
did you ask if they could price match?
Yes, the package was in a Best Buy package, but it was the exact same cable. I raised a big fuss but to no avail.
Once before Sams Club had a 55" Samsung TV on sale at a great price. Best buy had the same TV for a lot more. I went for the price match just to save me a trip to Sams Club. No good. The manager said the model number was different. Yes, one number different because it was a Best Buy number for the same exact TV. Lots of products sold at big box stores like Lows, Home Depot, Best Buy and so on have identical products with different numbers just for those stores.
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