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I realize there have been threads in the past about the shipping & handling fees that online stamp companies charge and I understand that the companies have to recover the costs of buying shipping materials, etc. However, I just went to place an order for ONE un-mounted bella stamp (a $6.27 cdn stamp) and the regular shipping was quoted at $13.39. In the past when I've ordered bellas I received about 5 or so stamps in a small bubble envelope that cost $1.95 in postage to mail. A $7.12 handling fee on a $6.27 stamp seems very steep to me.
Have the bella shipping & handling fees gone up recently?
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I made a mistake in my original calculation... I should have said:
An $11.44 handling fee on a $6.27 stamp seems very steep to me. (if she's charging $13.39 shipping & handling and the postage is only costing $1.95... then it works out to an $11.44 handling fee, right?)
I just placed another order for Bellas. The last time I ordered I did pay less BUT the postage prices went up in the US so I figured on the increase. My shipping wasn't as expensive as I thought it was going to be.
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E-mail Em, maybe she doesn't have all the bugs worked out yet. You will get a quick response!
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I made a mistake in my original calculation... I should have said:
An $11.44 handling fee on a $6.27 stamp seems very steep to me. (if she's charging $13.39 shipping & handling and the postage is only costing $1.95... then it works out to an $11.44 handling fee, right?)
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I ordered last week and a shipping charge never came up...also on my receipt it just had the stamp price....I have absolutely no idea what I paid to get Wine abella!!!! Guess I'm gonna be surprised!!!!
I ordered last week and a shipping charge never came up...also on my receipt it just had the stamp price....I have absolutely no idea what I paid to get Wine abella!!!! Guess I'm gonna be surprised!!!!
If you go back to the site and log in you can look at your order in detail. It should give you the prices for your Bellas and the price for your shipping, then you won't have any surprises :mrgreen:
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are you talking canadian post?! i think it may be more, but not sure, i am in indiana.
i placed an order just yesterday- mdse ttl was $33.55, s&h was $4.85.
there were choices for faster delivery for lots more $, but alas... i am a cheap chick! (my husband says i am spoiled- but that is cause HE spoiled me)
are you talking canadian post?! i think it may be more, but not sure, i am in indiana.
i placed an order just yesterday- mdse ttl was $33.55, s&h was $4.85.
there were choices for faster delivery for lots more $, but alas... i am a cheap chick! (my husband says i am spoiled- but that is cause HE spoiled me)
to mail a single bella across canada would cost no more than $5-to charge upwards of $14 for a single stamp is robbery and to send it express for $28 is even worse imo
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are you talking canadian post?! i think it may be more, but not sure, i am in indiana.
i placed an order just yesterday- mdse ttl was $33.55, s&h was $4.85.
there were choices for faster delivery for lots more $, but alas... i am a cheap chick! (my husband says i am spoiled- but that is cause HE spoiled me)
i meant to add that it had been 12%, now it is a flat rate!
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to mail a single bella across canada would cost no more than $5-to charge upwards of $14 for a single stamp is robbery and to send it express for $28 is even worse imo
are you talking canadian post?! i think it may be more, but not sure, i am in indiana.
i placed an order just yesterday- mdse ttl was $33.55, s&h was $4.85.
there were choices for faster delivery for lots more $, but alas... i am a cheap chick! (my husband says i am spoiled- but that is cause HE spoiled me)
canadian shipping or not, if she's shipping FROM canada, to a canadian address the shipping cost for one bella should be around a buck or two.
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Yep my 1st order was like $26 and just like an hour ago I spent $36 something...LOL I can't seem to get enough of them! I think I may just have to buy a few a month...ROFL
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Dang it! No edit...hit the enter button...what a putz. Anyway, what I WAS going to say was: I sent Em an email asking about the shipping...Oh I just thought of something!!!! When you placed your order did you switch from US currency to Canadian Currency....up next to the 'shopping cart' area there is a currency area....wonder if that makes a difference or not...Just a thought
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My order was in US currency and I live in Florida. The site defaults to US$ and you have the option to change it to Canadian.
I think you shoud send them an email ([email protected]), notate your order number and I am sure they will respond to any questions regarding the shipping on your order.
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yep...just went back and logged in......guess i should've looked more closely last week when i ordered...i just paid 18.24 to ship one bella to Ga.........and I was the complaining last week about paying 8.99 for shipping.......I won't be doing that anymore...they are cute,but not THAT cute.
Some companies are hitting you hard another way. By raising product prices you will also end up with higher shipping costs. This is true for any company that figures your shipping cost based on the total of your order. These companies are getting you two ways. I am not going to complain about those who just raised shipping alone.
Some companies are hitting you hard another way. By raising product prices you will also end up with higher shipping costs. This is true for any company that figures your shipping cost based on the total of your order. These companies are getting you two ways. I am not going to complain about those who just raised shipping alone.
Well I'm not gonna pay 18.24 for a 6.00 stamp that costs pennies to manufacture
yep...just went back and logged in......guess i should've looked more closely last week when i ordered...i just paid 18.24 to ship one bella to Ga.........and I was the complaining last week about paying 8.99 for shipping.......I won't be doing that anymore...they are cute,but not THAT cute.
OMG! Did you request a specific kind of expedited shipping or something? I just ordered again from Em and picked the 2 week shipping (instead of the 2-4 week) and only paid $6 for that. How fast did you get them?
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OMG! Did you request a specific kind of expedited shipping or something? I just ordered again from Em and picked the 2 week shipping (instead of the 2-4 week) and only paid $6 for that. How fast did you get them?
I didn't pick any shipping..it didn't give me an option....which i thought was weird.....it just processed as soon as I gave my cc # and said thank you for your order....it never even totaled in shipping...my email receipt even says thanks for your order...6.29 was the toatal...then I just logged on after seeing this thread and my total was 24.56...for one stamp...I ordered last week...like I said thaey are cute,but not cute enough for 25.00 for one clear stamp!
I didn't pick any shipping..it didn't give me an option....which i thought was weird.....it just processed as soon as I gave my cc # and said thank you for your order....it never even totaled in shipping...my email receipt even says thanks for your order...6.29 was the toatal...then I just logged on after seeing this thread and my total was 24.56...for one stamp...I ordered last week...like I said thaey are cute,but not cute enough for 25.00 for one clear stamp!
I would DEFINITELY Email Em about that! Send her a copy of your order and show the shipping to her, I'm SURE that has to be a mistake. She is really good about emailing back if you have any questions (even the dumb ones I asked her with my 1st order..LOL) maybe she doesn't even know there was that big of a mistake.
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I didn't pick any shipping..it didn't give me an option....which i thought was weird.....it just processed as soon as I gave my cc # and said thank you for your order....it never even totaled in shipping...my email receipt even says thanks for your order...6.29 was the toatal...then I just logged on after seeing this thread and my total was 24.56...for one stamp...I ordered last week...like I said thaey are cute,but not cute enough for 25.00 for one clear stamp!
they're not clear.. they're rubber
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I think tha they cost more than "pennies" to make. But, back to the main topic.
I just checked on the website.
Small packet, ground 2-4 weeks- $4.85
Small packet, air up to 2 weeks $6.20
Expedited US Com. $14.67
Xpressport USA $20.48
So if you paid $16 for shipping, etc, I would definately email and check. I also looked at my last order. It was only $5.21, to a $40+ order. hth
I think tha they cost more than "pennies" to make. But, back to the main topic.
I just checked on the website.
Small packet, ground 2-4 weeks- $4.85
Small packet, air up to 2 weeks $6.20
Expedited US Com. $14.67
Xpressport USA $20.48
So if you paid $16 for shipping, etc, I would definately email and check. I also looked at my last order. It was only $5.21, to a $40+ order. hth
Actually I had someone from DuPont tell me a year or so ago that's what the cost is to manufacture a rubber stamp.So, I was going on what I was told. My shipping was 18.27...Hope I get it on Monday for that price.Winebella must be flying first class.
Gee, it sounds like something is wrong - she just installed something new for shipping per her blog. Maybe it's not working right? Seems to me, the best thing to do is to e-mail Em at [email protected] and see if there is an issue. She usually responds pretty quick.
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Gee, it sounds like something is wrong - she just installed something new for shipping per her blog. Maybe it's not working right? Seems to me, the best thing to do is to e-mail Em at [email protected] and see if there is an issue. She usually responds pretty quick.
I did send her an email asking if there had been a mistake,but its Saturday so I'm not expecting to hear back today. No,biggie.
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Good - I'm sure you will get it resolved soon. When you receive Wineabella, please upload some cards! I received her today and I'm always looking for new ideas!
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I did send her an email asking if there had been a mistake,but its Saturday so I'm not expecting to hear back today. No,biggie.
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Has Bella Shipping Increased?
