Just got notified that my parccel is in the warehouse this morning. Does $257 sound about average? All I'm getting is a backpack and 4 small 85mm skateboard wheels. Sounds awfully pricey to me.
Seems excessive to me. I guess volumetric weight is being applied.
That's what I thought. Apparently it's 9kg. Must be the backpack. Oh well lesson learnt to not receive bulky items.
Shipping companies are reaming it these days (note, I know the actual end couriers work hard for little reward).
I recommend checking the packaging size/weight of the skateboard wheels, then checking with Youshop's online postage calculator to make sure they still aren't more expenseive to ship than is worth it to you (https://www.nzpost.co.nz/tools/youshop/youshop-pricing)
Shipping companies are reaming it these days (note, I know the actual end couriers work hard for little reward).
I recommend checking the packaging size/weight of the skateboard wheels, then checking with Youshop's online postage calculator to make sure they still aren't more expenseive to ship than is worth it to you (https://www.nzpost.co.nz/tools/youshop/youshop-pricing)
Yeah it must be the backpack. Apparently it weighs 9kg using NZ Post's calculation of (Volumetric weight (kg) = [length (cm) × breadth (cm) × height (cm)]/5,000).
I'll take it as a lesson learnt and cough up the shipping fee and know in the future to not purchase bulky items like a backpack!
Was looking at shipping costs the other day - there's some extra charge for current conditions (lack of freight options) - was something like extra $4/500g +gst
You have to admire human ingenuity. Firstly, to come up with the internet. Secondly, to come with inventive ways to continue to clip the ticket at every step of the way of what should be direct e-commerce between buyer and seller.
Was looking at shipping costs the other day - there's some extra charge for current conditions (lack of freight options) - was something like extra $4/500g +gst
Note for all: youshop currently has a temporary surcharge of NZ$8 per kg, due to the increased cost of international freight. This is in addition to the standard base fees ($9 economy / $12.50 standard) and the standard weight based cost ($3.50 / $4.75).
Just noticed this was posted above, but as I didn't see it others may not have as well, so I will leave this here.
I've had good luck using fish is fast recently - I am trying stackry next - they both appear to be loads cheaper, easier to use and faster than youshop. Does anybody have other forwarding services they can recommend?
I can recommend Mailboxde.com if you want to get anything out of Germany. They always measure/price stuff within a hour of the package being delivered and package is always sent out within 24 hrs of payment.
I've used forward2me recently, when Youshop refused to ship a lithium battery containing item.
Fast, and responsive to questions, although a little more expensive than Youshop. They used DHL express as the carrier - 7 days from payment to my doorstep.
Note for all: youshop currently has a temporary surcharge of NZ$8 per kg, due to the increased cost of international freight. This is in addition to the standard base fees ($9 economy / $12.50 standard) and the standard weight based cost ($3.50 / $4.75).
Just noticed this was posted above, but as I didn't see it others may not have as well, so I will leave this here.
Gah, that will be why I am getting completely reamed on a few packages I had sent there last week. Still deciding what to do, although not many options other than pay the $240 eek. One of the items is $50 for something worth $30. I can get it sent back for $25 and get the $30 refunded to gain $5 (but avoid paying $50 to send it). This will certainly be the last time I use youshop for a while...
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