BonnieJean
Practically Family
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verazasulich,
You can try and ask about the high shipping, but I imagine the rest of the $60 shipping cost (minus the actual shipping) is probably the handling fee. A lot of companies charge handling fees above the actual cost of shipping to cover shipping supplies, etc. But I do agree, that is a very high handling fee. As a businesswoman, I've shipped stuff all over the world and have a rough idea what it costs to ship stuff via UPS and other carriers. The high "shipping cost" that Besame charges reflects actual shipping PLUS a fairly large handling fee. I personally, do not charge huge handling fees in my business transactions, but it really is up to each company how much they want to charge. I don't like the high shipping cost, but I did want the cosmetics. Sometimes I can find another company selling the same items but with lower shipping costs.
On a side note, when Besame was first launched their shipping rates were much, much lower. These higher rates have been gradually increased.
I would like a good explanation of the reasoning behind jacking up the shipping as the packaging materials used are not that expensive.
[huh] Guess its the cost of doing business--but I feel your pain and frustration.
You can try and ask about the high shipping, but I imagine the rest of the $60 shipping cost (minus the actual shipping) is probably the handling fee. A lot of companies charge handling fees above the actual cost of shipping to cover shipping supplies, etc. But I do agree, that is a very high handling fee. As a businesswoman, I've shipped stuff all over the world and have a rough idea what it costs to ship stuff via UPS and other carriers. The high "shipping cost" that Besame charges reflects actual shipping PLUS a fairly large handling fee. I personally, do not charge huge handling fees in my business transactions, but it really is up to each company how much they want to charge. I don't like the high shipping cost, but I did want the cosmetics. Sometimes I can find another company selling the same items but with lower shipping costs.
On a side note, when Besame was first launched their shipping rates were much, much lower. These higher rates have been gradually increased.
I would like a good explanation of the reasoning behind jacking up the shipping as the packaging materials used are not that expensive.
[huh] Guess its the cost of doing business--but I feel your pain and frustration.