Seriously?

[Mike A]

Trying  to purchase less than $100 in small unbreakable and dry parts, weighing no more than1 1/2 lb  and the cheapest shipping cost is $51...??? wtf? Guaranteed that if I were to turn it around in the same packaging it would be less than $20. 

[joebarthlow]

sounds off. how big is the package? sent and received with the US? USPS?

Edited November 17, 2018 by joebarthlow

[golf73]

Buy from a different vendor

[Mike G]

Is it through their website? If so call and ask if there’s a cheaper option. I have to do that frequently in Alaska to get vendors to put it in a flat rate box. 

[TobyB]

yeah, I was just thinking 'flat rate box'.

 

I do sometimes switch vendors just based on how good or miserable they are at shipping.

 

Frustratingly, it changes from time to time...

 

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[Jbaumshelter]

I owned a business for about 10 years. It should work by the weight per item. If the vendor doesn't put in the correct weight it throws the shipping cost off when you get to your cart. Send an email or give them a call so they can correct it and give you a proper shipping cost. Believe me, they don't want to loose your business over a wrong calculation of shipping. 

[echappe]

If you would name the parts, prices and vendor location. I bet some of us could find you a better deal with cheaper shipping. Heck, even Walloth and Nesch offer a flat rate from Germany of $49. And this includes some fairly large and bulky parts

[Jbaumshelter]

2 minutes ago, echappe said:

If you would name the parts, prices and vendor location. I bet some of us could find you a better deal with cheaper shipping. Heck, even Walloth and Nesch offer a flat rate from Germany of $49. And this includes some fairly large and bulky parts

 

+1 

[02Les]

1 hour ago, echappe said:

If you would name the parts, prices and vendor location. I bet some of us could find you a better deal with cheaper shipping. Heck, even Walloth and Nesch offer a flat rate from Germany of $49. And this includes some fairly large and bulky parts

W&N €49 (~$56)

[TobyB]

OP is obviously looking at RockAuto!  ;)

 

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[rstclark]

W&N are just a little too structured for their own good 

You could order a $5  nut and bolt and they won't make any exception to the flat rate $56 dollar shipping

If and when you order  from W&N get big bulky items and make sure not to miss anything on your list  If they are the only source and you need it, well you're SOL

I've complained to them  and let them know other venders  like the ones in England selling Alfa Romeo parts quote a high price but usually end up charging less when the actual shipping cost is determined

Haven't had a satisfactory response . As I recall it was something terse like  Yes this is what we charge  - ( take it or leave it )

[2002Scoob]

10 hours ago, rstclark said:

W&N are just a little too structured for their own good 

 

International shipping is a pain, and not cheap given logistics, customs, etc... I don't disagree they should at least consider flat-pack envelopes for small durable hardware and the like.

 

I guess they've got enough customers like me on this side of the pond to keep them afloat to where they're probably not too concerned, haha. 

[Stevenc22]

If you are ordering from Roger's tii, they always overcharge for shipping and then refund the difference. I often receive back about half of the shipping charge when i order from them.

[KFunk]

Yeah, Roger's tii has done that to me a few times.  Before ordering, I just e-mailed to say 'wtf' basically, and he lowered the cost before I ordered.  The software must just calculate shipping as a percentage of cost, and not by weight/size.  

They have lots of trim parts listed that you can't easily find elsewhere, so picking a different vendor isn't reasonable.  Lots of the stuff you could just take the part number to your local BMW dealership, but I don't have one of those.  

Edited November 19, 2018 by KFunk

[Simeon]

5 hours ago, Stevenc22 said:

If you are ordering from Roger's tii, they always overcharge for shipping and then refund the difference. I often receive back about half of the shipping charge when i order from them.

 

It would be good if they told you this. I remember being really angry first time I was overcharged and just before I got my pitchfork and flaming torch, they refunded my money without prompting.