Cudz Posted March 31, 2011 Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 I bought 2 lures Northern Bass in the states and had them shipped here. I asked for the cheapest postal rate. When I checked out the total for my purchases was $25.99. They sent a confirmation email with the total befor shipping. When I received the package I had been charged $18.95 for shipping!!!!! That was the first time I had been informed of the shipping cost. My 2 lures cost over $44.00. I am used to ordering lures from another guy in the states and his charges are always $3.99 (they used to be $3.50) and they arrive just a s fast. Anyway I talked to the owner and informed him that I was not happy with the shipping costs. He did offer to refund me $7 but I have just decided to take my business elsewhere. Live and learn. I am done venting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d_paluch Posted March 31, 2011 Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 Wow! That seems almost as outrageous as 99.9% of the sellers on ebay's shipping charges. You should have taken the $7 and take your business elsewhere. That is completely unacceptable, especially from a retailer such as Northern Bass. My question is, were there duty charges involved? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassjnkie Posted March 31, 2011 Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 (edited) I think you were charged: Taxes and Brokerage fees. Also happened to me. Edited March 31, 2011 by DanielM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cudz Posted March 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 Wow! That seems almost as outrageous as 99.9% of the sellers on ebay's shipping charges. You should have taken the $7 and take your business elsewhere. That is completely unacceptable, especially from a retailer such as Northern Bass. My question is, were there duty charges involved? No Duty. I have never been charged duty on lures under $40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted March 31, 2011 Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 was it strait shipping fees or was there broker fees like UPS sucks out of us each time they are the courier from the USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted March 31, 2011 Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 No Duty. I have never been charged duty on lures under $40 Was is USPS or UPS? Never ship anything UPS, they handle their own clearance and seem to charge whatever they want. Sounds like a lot for USPS, maybe the seller marked up the actual shipping cost and called it "handling". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cudz Posted March 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 (edited) was it strait shipping fees or was there broker fees like UPS sucks out of us each time they are the courier from the USA Straight shipping fee. No broker fees it was USPS regular postal service. From Northern Bass shipping rates to Canada $0.01 - $25.00 = $16.95 $25.00 - $49.99 = $18.95 Too bad my 2 lures cost $25.98 Edited March 31, 2011 by Cudz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted March 31, 2011 Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 Straight shipping fee. No broker fees it was USPS regular postal service. From Northern Bass shipping rates to Canada $0.01 - $25.00 $16.95 $25.00 - $49.99 $18.95 They are most likely using USPS flat rate shipping. USPS has 4 differnt sized flat rate boxes that businesses can use and ship up to 70# for a flat rate. That same package you recieved could theoretically have been filled with 70# of leadhead jigs and shipped for the same price. There are lots of other stores that charge the same way (x dollars in goods = so much shipping) including Bass Pro and Cabelas. Your real complaint is they didn't tell you before they shipped it so you could have cancelled the transaction if you had wanted to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LivingLegend Posted March 31, 2011 Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 Well if you lose them lures you better dive in after them. It just make ya wanna not shop in the US when Bull like that happens. I have had a couple situations like that. Pretty much a hit or miss deal....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmaster4 Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 same happened here i ordered four of the triggerfish and shipping was like 21 bucks freaking rediculous my total was over 70 dollars for 4 lures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jiaodong1983 Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handlebarz Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 That is one of the biggest scams out there Shipping/Handling this way they can say its the Handling part. I don't know why some of our NON Friends from the south want to over charge us up here? Is it to make the extra cash for them selves or is it to save them the hassle of shipping to Canada? I know I always try and remember to ask and get the shipping before I give my credit card as I to fell into one of them traps years ago. shipping rates are so much cheaper from the USA to Canada I don't understand why some charge that much extra. I hope them lures work great for ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookinforwalleye Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 I would never give out my CC number without knowing what the TOTAL charges are,I am funny that way! I have been to the end of online transaction and have cancelled because of shipping charges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walleyejack Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 Thats just insane,I purchased rod holders which came in a box twice the size of a shoe box and was $12.00 from Pa.no tax,no duty.One has to watch where they shop and get all the details. just my tcw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PainInTheBass Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 I bought a bunch or components for a bunch of rods I am building totalling $38USD. Shipping was $24USD via IPS for a bunch of small aluminum rings and hook keepers. Too bad the parts werent available at my main supplier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyb Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 I ordered 4 lures from them Cudz....my shipping was $19.95. I'm splitting the purchase with someone else...so that helps....but the total price for 4 lures was $71. So we are at $17/lure, to your $22. Still hurts....but I definitely have an itchy trigger finger now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 What do you guys expect when you chase those silly little green fish all over the place? If'n y'all want ta chase them thar redneck fishes y'all gots to pay the price cause dat's wat it costs to catch dem little green fishy's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Bob Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 I'm about 20 minutes from the Peace Bridge and only 10 minutes from the Galleria Mall here in Cheektowaga (Buffalo area)....If you ever want PM me and I'll give you my address, ship them to me and we can meet at the mall for your stuff.....I'm retired and I'm available most days. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 (edited) BB... official broker to all things OFC... good on yah BB! HH BTW - di they get that fire put out yet BB? Edited April 1, 2011 by Headhunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Bob Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 BTW - di they get that fire put out yet BB? Fire...WHAT fire......I am a volunteer firefighter but I don't live anywhere near the City of Nothing (Buffalo)....much safer in the Burb's... Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cudz Posted April 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 I'm about 20 minutes from the Peace Bridge and only 10 minutes from the Galleria Mall here in Cheektowaga (Buffalo area)....If you ever want PM me and I'll give you my address, ship them to me and we can meet at the mall for your stuff.....I'm retired and I'm available most days. Bob Cool offer. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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