Shipping Costs
Apr 16, 2023 07:37:31 #
This is an odd situation. Someone on the uke forum posted about beautiful, inexpensive ukuleles being made in the Philippines. They make them from a solid block of mahogany, rather than using thin wood and bending the sides. A beautiful travel uke (smallish) costs P2,200, which is $36. Shipping is the killer, though: $90 to the US. I would be paying $126 for a $36 uke. If they had a US dealer, they could send hundreds of them over at once.
Apr 16, 2023 07:49:47 #
jerryc41 wrote:
This is an odd situation. Someone on the uke forum posted about beautiful, inexpensive ukuleles being made in the Philippines. They make them from a solid block of mahogany, rather than using thin wood and bending the sides. A beautiful travel uke (smallish) costs P2,200, which is $36. Shipping is the killer, though: $90 to the US. I would be paying $126 for a $36 uke. If they had a US dealer, they could send hundreds of them over at once.
If you really want it price doesn't matter!!
And if they imported them in bulk they would probably cost $126 or more.
Apr 16, 2023 07:50:31 #
jerryc41 wrote:
This is an odd situation. Someone on the uke forum posted about beautiful, inexpensive ukuleles being made in the Philippines. They make them from a solid block of mahogany, rather than using thin wood and bending the sides. A beautiful travel uke (smallish) costs P2,200, which is $36. Shipping is the killer, though: $90 to the US. I would be paying $126 for a $36 uke. If they had a US dealer, they could send hundreds of them over at once.
Maybe you should be the dealer?
Apr 16, 2023 07:58:05 #
Apr 16, 2023 08:04:16 #
Manglesphoto wrote:
If you really want it price doesn't matter!!
And if they imported them in bulk they would probably cost $126 or more.
And if they imported them in bulk they would probably cost $126 or more.
Er... yes, it does. I thought I could fly there (in a plane), but then I saw the cost.
Apr 16, 2023 08:04:35 #
Apr 16, 2023 08:08:00 #
jerryc41 wrote:
This is an odd situation. Someone on the uke forum posted about beautiful, inexpensive ukuleles being made in the Philippines. They make them from a solid block of mahogany, rather than using thin wood and bending the sides. A beautiful travel uke (smallish) costs P2,200, which is $36. Shipping is the killer, though: $90 to the US. I would be paying $126 for a $36 uke. If they had a US dealer, they could send hundreds of them over at once.
Start the company Jerry. Become the uke importer. Spread the unusual Jerry. Be the uke master.
Apr 16, 2023 10:49:13 #
jerryc41 wrote:
This is an odd situation. Someone on the uke forum posted about beautiful, inexpensive ukuleles being made in the Philippines. They make them from a solid block of mahogany, rather than using thin wood and bending the sides. A beautiful travel uke (smallish) costs P2,200, which is $36. Shipping is the killer, though: $90 to the US. I would be paying $126 for a $36 uke. If they had a US dealer, they could send hundreds of them over at once.
Jerry, at the current exchange rate, PHP2,200 is USD39.75. Shipping always is the problem. And maybe customs? Of course, with your resources, none of that would be a consideration. Get your advertising agency started on it right away, before somebody else beats you to it! Just think - solid mahogany; pure rich sound, unequalled by the glued together veneer models. You can fabricate the custom cases! And I'm sure some of the ladies in your group would jump at the chance to be models for your promotions!
Loren - in Beautiful Baguio City
Apr 16, 2023 11:03:44 #
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Apr 16, 2023 14:05:49 #
rlv567 wrote:
Jerry, at the current exchange rate, PHP2,200 is U... (show quote)
Now what's this about the ladies in my group jumping?
That's right, you live in the Philippines. These are from Cebu. I have three people who want one. When I get two more, I'll place an order. We like to support independent builders.
Apr 16, 2023 14:09:34 #
Another shipping shocker. I want to buy some vinyl - $13. Shipping would be $15. That's if the vinyl is folded ("It will have creases.") From past experience, I know that creases are here to stay. For two dollars more, they'd roll it. For a lower price per yard and free shipping, I found what I want on Amazon.
Apr 17, 2023 05:35:10 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Er... yes, it does. I thought I could fly there (in a plane), but then I saw the cost.
Then $90 shipping is a good deal!!!
Apr 17, 2023 07:57:45 #
Manglesphoto wrote:
Then $90 shipping is a good deal!!!
It looks like I'll be ordering five ukuleles. That brings the cost per unit way down.
Actually, four other people want them, too.
EDITED: I wanted to order some vinyl. It cost $13/yard, with a shipping cost of $15/yard. Then I found what I wanted on Amazon for $12/yard, delivered.
Apr 17, 2023 08:13:26 #
jerryc41 wrote:
It looks like I'll be ordering five ukuleles. That brings the cost per unit way down.
Actually, four other people want them, too.
EDITED: I wanted to order some vinyl. It cost $13/yard, with a shipping cost of $15/yard. Then I found what I wanted on Amazon for $12/yard, delivered.
Actually, four other people want them, too.
EDITED: I wanted to order some vinyl. It cost $13/yard, with a shipping cost of $15/yard. Then I found what I wanted on Amazon for $12/yard, delivered.
Cool
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