[BigSexyJohn]

Hi folks, I just got a quote for some supplies and I nearly fell out of my chair when I saw what they are asking for freight. Like I said USPS is OK. Is this all UPS or has the amound been padded? No way in hell I am paying that!

Hello John:
We ship via UPS Ground, here is your order below:

JET-PRO® SofStretch™ - 8½" x 11" Light x 100 53.00 U.S $
JetWear™ Dark - 8½" x 11" x 100 82.00
JetWear™ SilverLine - 8.5"x11" x 100 44.00
Teflon® Sheets 11 x 15 x 17.50
Subtotal 196.50
UPS (~ 4-5 business days to you)WHAT! >>>>>197.63
Total $394.13 U.S $$
Thanks for your interest in our products!

Thank you,
Rose
T-Shirt Supplies
PO Box 4521
Wyoming , PA 18644
570.855.8481

 

[marcelolopez]

You should ask them for an alternative shipping carrier.
I don't know what fees (if any) has to be paid for international shipping from USA.
They have really good prices, so I would be very surprised if they are "padding" the shipping price.
Call them, or send them an email.

Good luck.

 

[BigSexyJohn]

Hi Marcelo, after I get over the shock I will do that!

 

[limey16]

John, if you can estimate the weight of your order, then add a little for the box, there is a calculator at USPS - The United States Postal Service (U.S. Postal Service) that will tell you the cost to Aus. I'd be surprised it it came out much over $40. You will probably have to make it clear that you will accept the risk of loss though, as there is no way to track delivery internationally.

ian

 

[Rickster58]

Hi folks, I just got a quote for some supplies and I nearly fell out of my chair when I saw what they are asking for freight. Like I said USPS is OK. Is this all UPS or has the amound been padded? No way in hell I am paying that!

Because the cost of shipping and the cost of the merchandise are so similar, I'm guessing it's a typo.

 

[BigSexyJohn]

Hi Ian, thats a good link, thanks. Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 6 is the one I want. Just have to figure out the weight. The exchange rate makes it look even worse! Will email em again.

Live rates at 2008.11.03 23:18:16 UT
197.63 USD = 292.789 AUD

196.50 USD = 291.348 AUD

Total…......... = 584.137AUD

 

[tshirtsupplies]

Hello John, I'll work with Rose to find the most flexible shipping options for you, and have her send you the exact shipping weights. We don't make any attempt to add any additional costs in regards to shipping....and we could not agree more at the extremely high cost of international shipping.

 

[BigSexyJohn]

Hi Mike, in the past USPS has been the cheapest, and they haven't lost anything yet!

 

[CUSTOM UK]

International shipping costs from the states, is what prevents me doing more business with stateside based suppliers. Quite often the freight works out as much as the item purchased. I have found USPS offer far better prices for smaller items.

 

[BigSexyJohn]

Hi Will, they have a better option for me using USPS. If you want to buy products off them PM Mike and see if he can do something for you.

 

[marcelolopez]

Did you have it work the order, did Mike ship it to you?
So, may I ask how much finally you paid for shipping?

 

[tshirtsupplies]

Marcelo, We are sending the order as soon as John is ready. We were able to find USPS shipping for $59'ish for 10lbs using 6-10 day Priority Shipping. Although we don't have that feature built into the site (at the moment), we are always able to give shipping estimates using USPS, please ask. The only reason we don't have it as an alternative to UPS is due to tracking ability, which USPS does lack. Thanks, Mike