When I purchased this item from ABR Industries they charged me an additional $30 for shipping, which was almost two-thirds of the base price. OK, I need the gear, so I'll swallow the cost and purchase it.
What I did not count on was that they shipped it via UPS, and that company charged me an additional $47.95 to deliver it to my door, after I'd already paid ABR for delivery! Delivery charges have now come very close to being twice the actual cost of the piece of equipment. So this is the last piece of gear I will get from ABR Industries as they seem to only ship via UPS.
As I stated, it's a well built piece of equipment, and does a great job, but it's not worth anywhere near the total price I have had to pay to get it.
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For the price you payed for it you could have build several yourself. Unfortunately this is the way it goed these days. 73, Bas
ReplyDeleteHi Bas!! Yes, you're right, I could have built several for what I paid for it. Thanks for visiting Bas. de VE3FI
DeleteIn the past I have had the same issues with items from from outside of Canada. I have been dinged with Duty, broker fees and so on. I agree the shipping can sometimes be the same cost or more than the item you are purchasing. I have narrowed my purchases down to one company (DX Engineering) the shipping is the same as elsewhere but the price at check out is the price you pay. I have never had any hidden costs. If they do not have an item they are very happy to recommend a place. I have done that as well and had no hidden issues.
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Mike
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Hi Mike! Yep, I normally use DX Engineering these days, way better service from what I've had from other suppliers. They just didn't have what I wanted this time. Thanks for the visit! de VE3FI
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