Hairy Posted September 20, 2013 Posted September 20, 2013 So I was looking at a UK based site and thought I would see how much it would cost to get a cassette on special to SA .. no problem. To SA = 10GBP ... ok ... so how much to Afghanistan then .... = FREESenegal = FREERwanda = FREE I mean WTF!
No Hare Posted September 20, 2013 Posted September 20, 2013 (edited) How much do they ask for countries south of the equator (Africa)?If Zimbabwe is free then there is REALLY a problem! Edited September 20, 2013 by No Hare
rouxtjie Posted September 20, 2013 Posted September 20, 2013 So I was looking at a UK based site and thought I would see how much it would cost to get a cassette on special to SA .. no problem. To SA = 10GBP ... ok ... so how much to Afghanistan then .... = FREESenegal = FREERwanda = FREE I mean WTF!You must see what shipping costs from the states....
Chro Mo Posted September 20, 2013 Posted September 20, 2013 You must see what shipping costs from the states.... WTF is up with that???? Postage costs more than the actual purchase.... Does anyone know why?
Andyr249 Posted September 20, 2013 Posted September 20, 2013 That is because nobody from those "free" countries orders from them so they giving an incentive.
MTBer wannabee Posted September 20, 2013 Posted September 20, 2013 Sometimes i think there could be auto denerated figures. maybe send an email and confirm prices. Some things from China are free other cost this....I am sure its a typo
rouxtjie Posted September 20, 2013 Posted September 20, 2013 WTF is up with that???? Postage costs more than the actual purchase.... Does anyone know why?I hear you, my last order was $260 dollars in shipping alone...nearly shat myself
GrumpyOldGuy Posted September 20, 2013 Posted September 20, 2013 (edited) You must see what shipping costs from the states.... You mean from the USA to SA.? or the UK.? ..........but in general, unless you are registered as a "Known shipper" with USA customs, the USA has very high security and screening surcharges which are applied to all parcels entering and leaving the country, and the courier has to pay these costs up front, so naturally they pass those costs (with a profit margin) along to you in their tariff. Probably this is what is increasing the cost exponentially, the only way to get around it is to register as a known shipper with your forwarder and USA customs, you still pay the fee, but its much less. Edited September 20, 2013 by GrumpyOldGuy Hairy 1
rouxtjie Posted September 20, 2013 Posted September 20, 2013 (edited) You mean from the USA to SA.? or the UK.? ..........but in general, unless you are registered as a "Known shipper" with USA customs, the USA has very high security and screening surcharges which are applied to all parcels entering and leaving the country and the courier has to pay up front, so naturally they pass those costs along in their tariff. Probably this is what is increasing the cost exponentially, the only way to get around it is to register as a known shipper with USA customs, you still pay the fee, but its much less.Yea USA...phoenix, arizona,USA in this case to centurion south africa It did go via the UK first, stayed there a night, and then came to SA....that was with fedex though. Can't complain about the time, took three days to land in south africa and another 2 days in our customs Edited September 20, 2013 by rouxtjie
GrumpyOldGuy Posted September 20, 2013 Posted September 20, 2013 Yea USA...phoenix, arizona,USA in this case to centurion south africa Yes, I would say its the screening and security surcharges. 9/11 changed the world in more ways than we realize.!
rouxtjie Posted September 20, 2013 Posted September 20, 2013 Yes, I would say its the screening and security surcharges. 9/11 changed the world in more ways than we realize.! Ah... thanks alot bin ladin
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