Shipping expense questions

Im trying to figure out how much it would cost to ship one of my snakes from nevada to Texas. They gave me their zip code but it's saying it'll cost me $70 just to ship it plus $22 for the kit.

Could this be because I'm looking it up on a weekend?
Is it always so much?
Do you charge the recipient for both the shipping and the kit?
This would be my first time shipping. I appreciate any type of feedback. Thank.


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Who are you using syr? Shipping depends on the size of the box weight of the entire package and distance it is going. So yes it's quite possible at $70. I've had several packages cost more than that but most are less.

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Who are you using syr? Shipping depends on the size of the box weight of the entire package and distance it is going. So yes it's quite possible at $70. I've had several packages cost more than that but most are less.

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Yes, I'm using syr. I had put in the dimensions of the box at 12 × 9 × 6. And I put 2 lbs. That was just a rough estimate for weight. And it came out to be a little over $70.

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Yes, I'm using syr. I had put in the dimensions of the box at 12 × 9 × 6. And I put 2 lbs. That was just a rough estimate for weight. And it came out to be a little over $70.

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Have you used one of their coupons? You can get a one time discount on a shipment. Just Google it.

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Have you used one of their coupons? You can get a one time discount on a shipment. Just Google it.

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No I haven't. I look it up. Thank you

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No I haven't. I look it up. Thank you

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Thank you

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Thank you

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Was supposed to be a link. Don't know why it put the add. But whatever. If a admin could please fix it it keeps putting the add for me

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Was supposed to be a link. Don't know why it put the add. But whatever. If a admin could please fix it it keeps putting the add for me

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Umm ok I guess I got it fixed. Lol

http://www.reptiles2you.com/ are cheaper than syr, and instant customer service if required. Highly recommended

I have said it before and will say it again you do not buy kits, kits are for occasional shipping, if you plan on doing this seriously you buy supply for the season and as needed. (I buy 20 boxes at the time in general)

After that you have choices, charge the exact shipping which usually will be the price of the label, seler usually do not charge a box fee, that's part of doing business.

Of you can charge a flat rate which means you provide a low shipping cost for your customer and absorb the rest, that's what the majority of sellers do (again cost of doing business), I for example charge $50 no matter where I ship or how big the box is, and in reality shipping usually cost me $60 to $100.

Shipping overnight is expensive and obviously some animals will be worth shipping for you and the buyer while other will not (whether it's for you or the buyer)

Finally Fedex use dimensional weight so the size of the box is what matter when shipping reptiles, not the weight.

The coupon code that you want to use is BPnet40. That will save you 40% off of your first shipment. I provided that coupon to you in your first shipping related thread.

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The coupon code that you want to use is BPnet40. That will save you 40% off of your first shipment. I provided that coupon to you in your first shipping related thread.

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That BPnet40 code will give you a rate aggressive as any competitor.

PLUS Judy@SYR will follow up with you after booking and get you set up with a custom rate that will benefit you over the long term!

PLUS you are supporting a reptile company that sponsors and supports BPnet!

PLUS world class customer service!

PLUS access to exclusive features like Live Arrival Insurance!

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Seems like HOORAYS! all around : )