Shipping rates

Discussion in 'General Business' started by aksfinest, Jul 22, 2006.

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    Just wondering, it seems like shipping is so inexpensive when it is coming from a business, are the shipping rates for business the same as any other customer who comes through the door? I'm only asking because I am looking up the shipping rates for my products (perishable) and shipping overnight is ultra expensive.
     
    aksfinest, Jul 22, 2006 IP
  2. Tyler Banfield

    Tyler Banfield Well-Known Member

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    Yeah, overnight shipping is the most expensive way to go ;)
     
    Tyler Banfield, Jul 22, 2006 IP
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    dcristo Illustrious Member

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    Yes large corps would get better deals as there shipping lots more.
     
    dcristo, Jul 23, 2006 IP
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    aksfinest Peon

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    I appreciate the responses, even overnight shipping seems to be much cheaper for what will be my competition. Unless they are putting the additional cost into the prices of their products.
     
    aksfinest, Jul 23, 2006 IP
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    Ya, a lot of companies inflate their shipping costs with the "handling" fee, which allows them to add a little bit to their profit margin, as well as pay for the salaries of the employees who are responsible for the shipping aspect of the business.

    Tom
     
    jeter4982, Jul 23, 2006 IP