Shipping Options

So it looks like I am going to take the plunge and see if I can't get my caging and rack systems to market. I'm currently looking for an economical shipping solution and am talking with Fed Ex Ground. My question is this:

Would you as a customer be willing to pick up a package at a Fed Ex location in order to save costs?

Thanks,

Dave

Sure, anytime you can save in this business it's a plus. Congrats on moving forward and good luck. As soon as I get out of N.Y. I will be looking to purchase something of yours.

I would have to think about it before ordering. If it saved a significant amount, yeah, I would. I don't have the worlds biggest car so, that may be a factor. Are you planning on shipping assembled?

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Originally Posted by kriegsmom

I would have to think about it before ordering. If it saved a significant amount, yeah, I would. I don't have the worlds biggest car so, that may be a factor. Are you planning on shipping assembled?

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Perhaps. For the smaller units it's a possibility. Flat packed is most likely the best way though. Assembly is not hard either. I've got it down to about 20 minutes.

Dave

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Originally Posted by AKA Dave

So it looks like I am going to take the plunge and see if I can't get my caging and rack systems to market. I'm currently looking for an economical shipping solution and am talking with Fed Ex Ground. My question is this:

Would you as a customer be willing to pick up a package at a Fed Ex location in order to save costs?

Thanks,

Dave

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It might be difficult keep in mind that some people have schedules that do not really allow them to go to FedEx during business hours and if the rack is heavy they will need to co-ordinate with a second person, it will also depends on the size of your racks, not everyone has a truck if you have a small car it will be a problem.

Some things are just easier to get shipped directly to your home.

I've had to go to local UPS warehousing near me and I almost prefer that method. I know where it is and can pick up when I want. My area driver don't get to my area until 5-7pm and drives me nutz !! Congrats on going forward making some products , cant wait to see what your offering :).

If the savings wasn't more then say $20 I'd rather have it shipped to my home, remember a portion of customers might be buying rather then building based on amount of free time.

Thanks for the input. :gj:

Dave

I would pay a bit more to deliver it. If I'm buying online opposed to waiting for a reptile show, it's because I don't want to wrestle something into my truck. And because the ups hub is terrified anytime I show up. Open one live reptile box in the hub and your the spawn of Satan forever.

Would certainly be good to have the option to pick up from the shipping hub for delivery savings.

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Originally Posted by Kokorobosoi

Open one live reptile box in the hub and your the spawn of Satan forever.

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Coke on my keyboard. Thanks for that. :rolleyes:

I'd also rather pay a little extra for home delivery. Having a smaller car (cobalt) means if it doesn't fit in it, I can't get it. Which means Home Depot now gets all my business instead of Lowe's because they will do cuts for you. Is having both shipping destinations (home and hub) available an option?

It is an option. I'm talking with some carriers now after receiving wrong/bad information from one company.

Dave

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Originally Posted by Kokorobosoi

Open one live reptile box in the hub and your the spawn of Satan forever.

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I did exactly that last July after FedEx screwed up and mistakenly put all of the overnight/express boxes into the back of a truck for ground shipment instead of putting them on a plane. As a result the boa took two days to arrive and I wanted to make sure he was ok.

The counter people didn't bat an eye.

Almost have shipping worked out. Been a real PITA.

Dave

One of these days I'll get a straight answer from someone...:mad:

Dave

When that day comes, let us know so we can board up our windows!! The riots will soon follow.

Can you say 2-7 day delivery? I can now! Shipping solution has finally been worked out. On to the next step....

Dave

Woot! Grats

Just an aside to this, from someone who works in the shipping industry. Do everything you can to protect the corners of your shipments. Most items like this will get moved between several trucks on the way to the destination, and for things not on a skid (and sometimes even when on one) it usually means getting banged around a fair amount. Just some food for thought, and good luck.

I did like how my Reptile Basics rack was shipped. The packing peanuts were a pain, but they always are - the box was heavy duty coardboard, with dense foam protectors at each corner. It arrived pristine.

I look forward to seeing your racks, AKA Dave! Won't be too terribly long before I'll be needing another one....