Gerald Ross wrote:
Have you noticed that most of the woodworking supply companies have
quietly changed over to shipping charges being based on how much you pay
for rather than how much it weighs. This used to be a hallmark of bottom
feeders such as JC Whitney and Harbor Freight.

I first really noticed it when I ordered a couple of small gifts for my
grandson from Lee Valley. Shipping was $11.50. The order weighed 14 oz
including packaging.

I live out in the hinterland and everything comes by FedEx or UPS. Even
the nearest Lowe's is 40 miles away. This really hurts.

I just took a look at Lee Valley's shipping fees:

Orders up to $20 - $8.50
$20.01 to $120 - $11.50
Orders over $120 - $13.50

It looks to me as a flat fee of $13.50... reasonable. ;-)

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Jack Novak
Buffalo, NY - USA