What's with the high shipping charges these parts stores charge? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*Mister-B* · 01-17-2013, 10:06 PM

I'm in the market for a hood emblem, but Brothers wants $14.50 for shipping and LMC wants $13.75. The total bill ends up being $10 less at Brothers because it is on sale, and the price is still better. Still, though... $14.50 for shipping such a small and light item from California to Utah? Seems a bit much. I realize its best to order multiple things at once, and therefore save on shipping, but that doesn't always fit in with what I need.

Just venting I guess, and hoping there's somebody else that has prices like Brothers but with fair shipping prices
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cdowns · 01-17-2013, 10:11 PM

shipping cpsts r high heck the USPS charges me right about 50cent to ship one ounce of paper

**Tim Christian** · 01-17-2013, 10:16 PM

Shipping cost are high. Most people also don't relaize how high the cost of boxes,tape,packing material and paying someone to pack it up is also.

68gmsee · 01-17-2013, 10:28 PM

Being on fixed income I pay attention to high cost of everything. I retired 5 years ago and I have seen my income dwindle by about 20% due to inflation.

Higher taxes and higher fuel costs drives prices up on just about everything we purchase. That's the problem that politicians don't see when they raise taxes and pass restrictive regulations, it all trickles down to the consumer little by little.

Shyguy · 01-17-2013, 10:28 PM

I bought an inner fender from Partsgeek. The quality was good and the shipping was real reasonable. It was shipped by truck.

I priced it at other places and the price was a lot higher and so was the shipping.

*Mister-B* · 01-17-2013, 10:36 PM

Yeah, but for sh!ts and giggles, I just checked the shipping charges from where Brothers is located, to my doorstep, and for priority flat rate (which usually includes a free box from the post office), the total cost is $5.15. My last brothers order shipped USPS, so they're not against using them. I sort of sound like one of the guys on the postal commercials lol
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SS Tim · 01-17-2013, 10:40 PM

The $37 grill truck didn't have a hood emblem???? :-) Are there any local companies that carry restoration parts near you. On the little stuff that is so expensive to ship a local can work out as well if not better. Might get a little better price on a eBay listing but....

slikside · 01-17-2013, 10:42 PM

It's called revenue generation. They are
Making money on it folks...no doubt.
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69GWC · 01-17-2013, 10:44 PM

No these companys use shipping to make more money off the sale, sucks but its how it goes.
Just like you said $6.00 is what it cost but they charge allmost twice.
Bought some jets for my atv, now these are for the carb and are the size or a small gum drop and they charged my $15 and ship those 4 jets in a box big enough to hard a normal size noval.
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Spartan · 01-17-2013, 10:44 PM

I agree with the assertion that shipping seems costlier than it should be. Sometimes I weigh a part and go to (insert carrier here) to find out what it would cost me. Figure in related packaging. Once in awhile I find companies who pad shipping costs. I would be less concerned with shipping costs and more aggravated by the cost of a Taiwanese repop marked up 100%. .....but I think manufacturing is what keeps countries strong and alive and we aren't doing it anymore. 2cents
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*Mister-B* · 01-17-2013, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by SS Tim

The $37 grill truck didn't have a hood emblem???? :-) Are there any local companies that carry restoration parts near you. On the little stuff that is so expensive to ship a local can work out as well if not better. Might get a little better price on a eBay listing but....

Lol. It actually did, but the blue plastic part was bad, so that doesn't get me anywhere. If it were the metal, I could shine it and paint the black area, but I can't fix that plastic area. Good idea about eBay. I'll check there again
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*Mister-B* · 01-17-2013, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 68gmsee

Being on fixed income I pay attention to high cost of everything. I retired 5 years ago and I have seen my income dwindle by about 20% due to inflation.

Higher taxes and higher fuel costs drives prices up on just about everything we purchase. That's the problem that politicians don't see when they raise taxes and pass restrictive regulations, it all trickles down to the consumer little by little.

I'm sorry to hear that. I feel ya. Starting Jan 1, I started taking a pretty good ding in take home pay, due to these tax changes. And yet congress voted a raise for themselves recently...morons.
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69GWC · 01-17-2013, 10:52 PM

Lol but Congress dont live in the real world.
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sduckworth13 · 01-17-2013, 10:58 PM

Thankfully, I live in Kansas City. Where we have Jim Carters truck, Classic parts of America, LMC and Certifit ( aftermarket body panel supplier aka sort-a-fit). There is also a guy in Lenexa, Ks that sells nothing but parts for the 67-72 Chevy trucks.

AJohn6 · 01-17-2013, 11:00 PM

One of the reasons most companies can get away with it is because they call it "shipping and handling". The shipping may be $5 but they will charge you $10 handling fee. It sucks but what can we do?

**LEEVON** · 01-17-2013, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by sduckworth13

Thankfully, I live in Kansas City. Where we have Jim Carters truck, Classic parts of America, LMC and Certifit ( aftermarket body panel supplier aka sort-a-fit). There is also a guy in Lenexa, Ks that sells nothing but parts for the 67-72 Chevy trucks.

Don't forget Manes in Odessa.

As for shipping costs. Your box probably cost $8-10 through UPS or FedEx. Add the cost of the packing materials, labor and the management of all of that and they're not making anything. Everytime I ship parts I wish I could charge more. By the time I round up the boxes, packing tape (on my $50 gun) and make the trip to the shipper, etc. it's a losing proposition.

I try and wait to bundle an order so I don't buy something for $5 that costs $15 to ship.

kcsa75 · 01-17-2013, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by sduckworth13

Thankfully, I live in Kansas City. Where we have Jim Carters truck, Classic parts of America, LMC and Certifit ( aftermarket body panel supplier aka sort-a-fit). There is also a guy in Lenexa, Ks that sells nothing but parts for the 67-72 Chevy trucks.

And if you feel like a ride in the country, there Manes Truck Parts in Odessa, Mo. and Teeitup over in Meriden, Ks.

oklalawnboy · 01-18-2013, 12:49 AM

I agree it is high but it's all part of supply and demand. They have it, you want it and it'll cost you more in fuel to go get it..

**special-K** · 01-18-2013, 08:45 AM

LMC burns you on shipping smaller more expensive parts by charging by dollar value. Even a steering wheel that is bigger is a rip off to buy from LMC. I bought one in 2011...12 years ago...for $149 and shipping for that price was $49,so I paid about $200 for a $150 steering wheel. Last year I sold that same wheel to Jerry Jones,shipped it coast to coast (twice the distance) and,with all the rises in shipping costs in 12 years,it cost $15 to ship! I haven't bought from LMC in years due to this flat rate that always works to their advantage. I see it as underhanded,but that's me. If you was $190 for a steering wheel,just say so. Let's not forget these businesses get shipping pricing way discounted from what it costs us.

midniteblues · 01-18-2013, 09:32 AM

mr b is right shipping prices are outa hand all across the board. you would think with the volume of shipping lately it would come down a lil'.
I've had some decent prices off ebay but even then they double up the ship costs sometimes(i'm guessing to get mo $).
I also feel that the usps is kinda high most times. I have boxed up parts in the garage for months that i was quoted insane prices too send'm out.
fed ex or ups is at least a 30-40 min ride away and its not worth my time or effort too go that rout when the po is just down the street.

what i find strange is anytime a package comes or goes from our po its ups that picks it up or delivers it there???? does the usps sub too or quote prices from ups?I'm sure they need there cut.

I paid $14 too have some trailing arm bushings sent from b******rs they quoted me online a cheaper price and then called a few days later too say the online quote was wrong (they did this each time i ordered from them).
the worst part was I coulda swore i orderd trailing arm bushings(what i really needed) and got track arm bushings
that cost me damn near $30

and were not needed

TobyArnot · 01-18-2013, 09:45 AM

I just ordered an A/C hose from RockAuto : Hose was $43.79, shipping to SC was $35.52. Part is discontinued and I couldn't find it anywhere else. Yes, it hurts when shipping charges are as much or more than the parts. But, let the FREE MARKET rule ! If you think the tax bite in Jan. was bad, hang on. The "Great One" has way more taxes coming down the pipe via ObamaCare.

daves72C10D · 01-18-2013, 09:46 AM

Fleabay shippers are the worse. They will have a low purchase price and jack up the shipping.

pennhunter · 01-18-2013, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Shyguy

I bought an inner fender from Partsgeek. The quality was good and the shipping was real reasonable. It was shipped by truck.

I priced it at other places and the price was a lot higher and so was the shipping.

I fell for partsgeek.com low prices and also ordered an inner fender from them on 01-07-13. I received a tracking number on 01-14-13 which showed it was in Illinois on it's way to California, too bad I live in Ohio. Their customer service is terrible. So far I haven't made any progress communicating with them after a week of exchanging emails. They acknowledge it's going to the wrong place or the wrong tracking number but blame their vendor.

**Tom Vogel** · 01-18-2013, 11:15 AM

OK... Im going to say something unpopular here. There is not really that much money in truck parts. These guys have to make a profit, and pay their employees. Employees have to eat and pay their bills as well.
I own a business, so I know. Its not easy, and not getting any easier. Try it and see. Be grateful we can get parts.
If you want to run an operation and not have to balance your books, join the Federal Govt. lol

~Whitey~ · 01-18-2013, 11:36 AM

I think there is a lot of money in truck parts that's why there are so many places to buy parts from. The problem is it's getting way more expensive to run a business in this country due to the government imposing more taxes, regulations and forced healthcare on businesses and it all trickles right down to you and me, the consumer... I'm surprised they haven't thought of "shipping tax" yet. Some of it without a doubt is GREEDY suppliers trying to squeeze as much money out of you as they can. I'd prefer FREE SHIPPING and marked up prices over cheap prices and high shipping. At least I feel better when I get free shipping. :-/

Every board vendor I've dealt with has been very reasonable on shipping. imo

01-17-2013, 10:06 PM	#1
Mister-B Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,331	What's with the high shipping charges these parts stores charge? I'm in the market for a hood emblem, but Brothers wants $14.50 for shipping and LMC wants $13.75. The total bill ends up being $10 less at Brothers because it is on sale, and the price is still better. Still, though... $14.50 for shipping such a small and light item from California to Utah? Seems a bit much. I realize its best to order multiple things at once, and therefore save on shipping, but that doesn't always fit in with what I need. Just venting I guess, and hoping there's somebody else that has prices like Brothers but with fair shipping prices Posted via Mobile Device

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cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: What's with the high shipping charges these parts stores charge? shipping cpsts r high heck the USPS charges me right about 50cent to ship one ounce of paper __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

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Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Re: What's with the high shipping charges these parts stores charge? Shipping cost are high. Most people also don't relaize how high the cost of boxes,tape,packing material and paying someone to pack it up is also.

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68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: What's with the high shipping charges these parts stores charge? Being on fixed income I pay attention to high cost of everything. I retired 5 years ago and I have seen my income dwindle by about 20% due to inflation. Higher taxes and higher fuel costs drives prices up on just about everything we purchase. That's the problem that politicians don't see when they raise taxes and pass restrictive regulations, it all trickles down to the consumer little by little. __________________ 68 GMC 250/3 speed Saginaw p/b p/s 69 Chevy 350/350 currently in pieces still lookin for a cab 06 Trailblazer I just want a vehicle that I can work on, that won't talk to me, leave error msgs or keep track of how I drive...

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Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: What's with the high shipping charges these parts stores charge? I bought an inner fender from Partsgeek. The quality was good and the shipping was real reasonable. It was shipped by truck. I priced it at other places and the price was a lot higher and so was the shipping. __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

01-17-2013, 10:36 PM	#6
Mister-B Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,331	Re: What's with the high shipping charges these parts stores charge? Yeah, but for sh!ts and giggles, I just checked the shipping charges from where Brothers is located, to my doorstep, and for priority flat rate (which usually includes a free box from the post office), the total cost is $5.15. My last brothers order shipped USPS, so they're not against using them. I sort of sound like one of the guys on the postal commercials lol Posted via Mobile Device

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SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,504	Re: What's with the high shipping charges these parts stores charge? The $37 grill truck didn't have a hood emblem???? *:-)* Are there any local companies that carry restoration parts near you. On the little stuff that is so expensive to ship a local can work out as well if not better. Might get a little better price on a eBay listing but.... __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

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slikside Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Diego Co. Posts: 1,148	Re: What's with the high shipping charges these parts stores charge? It's called revenue generation. They are Making money on it folks...no doubt. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 Chevy C-10, SWB, Fleet, 350/350, PS, PB, all stock, Survivor.

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69GWC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,089	Re: What's with the high shipping charges these parts stores charge? No these companys use shipping to make more money off the sale, sucks but its how it goes. Just like you said $6.00 is what it cost but they charge allmost twice. Bought some jets for my atv, now these are for the carb and are the size or a small gum drop and they charged my $15 and ship those 4 jets in a box big enough to hard a normal size noval. Posted via Mobile Device

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Spartan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Backwoods, OR Posts: 888	Re: What's with the high shipping charges these parts stores charge? I agree with the assertion that shipping seems costlier than it should be. Sometimes I weigh a part and go to (insert carrier here) to find out what it would cost me. Figure in related packaging. Once in awhile I find companies who pad shipping costs. I would be less concerned with shipping costs and more aggravated by the cost of a Taiwanese repop marked up 100%. .....but I think manufacturing is what keeps countries strong and alive and we aren't doing it anymore. 2cents Posted via Mobile Device __________________ '69 K20 350/4 speed/Rockwell/D44/HO52. "orange rhymes with door hinge"

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sduckworth13 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 3,541	Re: What's with the high shipping charges these parts stores charge? Thankfully, I live in Kansas City. Where we have Jim Carters truck, Classic parts of America, LMC and Certifit ( aftermarket body panel supplier aka sort-a-fit). There is also a guy in Lenexa, Ks that sells nothing but parts for the 67-72 Chevy trucks. __________________ Scott

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AJohn6 Knuckle head Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NC Posts: 283	Re: What's with the high shipping charges these parts stores charge? One of the reasons most companies can get away with it is because they call it "shipping and handling". The shipping may be $5 but they will charge you $10 handling fee. It sucks but what can we do? __________________ Adam '71 SWB/Step http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291750 2017 Crew Cab Silverado LTZ with 6.2l, 8 Speed tuned by RPM in Garner, NC '00 Chevy 1500 6.0l Silverado Reg. Cab Short Bed '09 Chevy 1500 5.3l Silverado Crew Cab Short Bed (SOLD) 1971 LWB on 2014 1 ton chassis, L96 6.0LS / 6L90E http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=796785 1969 LWB C10- Future project, possible AWD C10 on a 2002 Escalade Chassis.

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oklalawnboy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Glencoe Alabama Posts: 510	Re: What's with the high shipping charges these parts stores charge? I agree it is high but it's all part of supply and demand. They have it, you want it and it'll cost you more in fuel to go get it.. __________________ 72 Cheyenne super 10 08 3500 HD 4dr dually 12 ford flex (wifes ride) 76 Monte Carlo 83 Chevy short wide Silverado 96 Mazda Miata, 2000 Allegro Bus

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special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: What's with the high shipping charges these parts stores charge? LMC burns you on shipping smaller more expensive parts by charging by dollar value. Even a steering wheel that is bigger is a rip off to buy from LMC. I bought one in 2011...12 years ago...for $149 and shipping for that price was $49,so I paid about $200 for a $150 steering wheel. Last year I sold that same wheel to Jerry Jones,shipped it coast to coast (twice the distance) and,with all the rises in shipping costs in 12 years,it cost $15 to ship! I haven't bought from LMC in years due to this flat rate that always works to their advantage. I see it as underhanded,but that's me. If you was $190 for a steering wheel,just say so. Let's not forget these businesses get shipping pricing way discounted from what it costs us. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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01-18-2013, 09:32 AM	#20
midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	Re: What's with the high shipping charges these parts stores charge? mr b is right shipping prices are outa hand all across the board. you would think with the volume of shipping lately it would come down a lil'. I've had some decent prices off ebay but even then they double up the ship costs sometimes(i'm guessing to get mo $). I also feel that the usps is kinda high most times. I have boxed up parts in the garage for months that i was quoted insane prices too send'm out. fed ex or ups is at least a 30-40 min ride away and its not worth my time or effort too go that rout when the po is just down the street. what i find strange is anytime a package comes or goes from our po its ups that picks it up or delivers it there???? does the usps sub too or quote prices from ups?I'm sure they need there cut. I paid $14 too have some trailing arm bushings sent from b******rs they quoted me online a cheaper price and then called a few days later too say the online quote was wrong (they did this each time i ordered from them). the worst part was I coulda swore i orderd trailing arm bushings(what i really needed) and got track arm bushings that cost me damn near $30 and were not needed __________________ 81 camaro 355 4/spd 342 posi my first love. 67 swb step 454/4spd ott 373 posi 4/7 drop. 2000 s10 zr2 little blue truck that never gets stuck. '74 heald super bronc vt8. tecumseh powered moon rover.

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01-18-2013, 11:15 AM	#24
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,563	Re: What's with the high shipping charges these parts stores charge? OK... Im going to say something unpopular here. There is not really that much money in truck parts. These guys have to make a profit, and pay their employees. Employees have to eat and pay their bills as well. I own a business, so I know. Its not easy, and not getting any easier. Try it and see. Be grateful we can get parts. If you want to run an operation and not have to balance your books, join the Federal Govt. lol

01-18-2013, 11:36 AM	#25
~Whitey~ Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 677	Re: What's with the high shipping charges these parts stores charge? I think there is a lot of money in truck parts that's why there are so many places to buy parts from. The problem is it's getting way more expensive to run a business in this country due to the government imposing more taxes, regulations and forced healthcare on businesses and it all trickles right down to you and me, the consumer... I'm surprised they haven't thought of "shipping tax" yet. Some of it without a doubt is GREEDY suppliers trying to squeeze as much money out of you as they can. I'd prefer FREE SHIPPING and marked up prices over cheap prices and high shipping. At least I feel better when I get free shipping. :-/ Every board vendor I've dealt with has been very reasonable on shipping. imo __________________ Jimmy .69SWB Build.

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