I put the GASP! $7.00 - somewhat tongue in cheek. Truly, I had just
mailed 3 law school text books for under $5.00, over 10 pounds in
books. I know it has become commonplace but there is something
unctuous about $$ padding under title of "shipping".
A $15.00 book becomes a $22.00 book (minus the $1.42 to mail by media
mail & the cost of the packing tape, of course).
Anna
Bill Daniels wrote:
In any business there are additional costs beyond the actual cost of
postage.
* labor involve to pack the product.
* cost of box
* cost of packing tape
* cost of postage
* Tax in the shipping cost (YES)
Just so you know -- In the state of California (where I live) the
state requires a tax on shipping. Why, because the business is billing
beyond the actual cost of the postage cost. And the state wants it
tax on that revenue. Who pays for it you do! Welcome to the 21th
century business practices.
Do all businesses do this? the answer is NO and YES. it all depends
upon their policies in shipping.
I hope I answered the GASP! in shipping cost
Bill Daniels
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