PlastiCert

Injection molding solutions

Untitled MadeInMinnesotaLogoBlueFade www-award-logo-16-win
(507) 523-2300
ISO 9001:2015 Certified
UL Registered
Do you have a problem part/design? Send us what you have, we will take a look and offer up some advice.
(507) 523-2300
ISO 9001:2015 Certified
UL Registered
Do you have a problem part/design? Send us what you have, we will take a look and offer up some advice.

Follow us on LinkedIn!Follow us on Twitter!

  • Who WE ARE
    • About PlastiCert
    • PlastiCert Mission Statement
    • Key Company Individuals
    • News
    • Community Involvement
  • What WE DO
    • Overview of Capabilities
    • Small and Short Run Production
    • FAQ
    • Begin a Discussion
  • Who WE WORK with
    • Testimonials
  • BLOG
  • CAREERS
  • CONTACT US

January 9, 2019 By craig

FREE(?) Shipping

All during the holiday season and even now we are bombarded with ads for products with the added bonus, “and shipping is always free!!”.

Such a statement implies that the seller is waiving the shipping cost and not charging us. It has to be that, because last I checked, shipping companies are still charging for their services. UPS filed revenues of almost $66 billion dollars, FedEx $65 billion dollars, the USPS $70 Billion, all increases YOY.  

Those kind of numbers don’t seem to sync with all the ads claiming to not charge us for shipping. Are we really that gullible to think that retailers are shipping us the items for free regardless of consideration of size or weight? They both certainly matter to our bill when you take an item to be shipped to a relative or friend.

True, there may not be an entry on the invoice where the shipping charges would be listed. That would mean for the majority of retailers, the shipping is being factored in somewhere. Retail companies have profit margins to maintain, and while perhaps a few are willing to hedge margin and gain some market share or move product, it is a short term proposition to achieve short term goals. Anyone claiming to offer free shipping all the time, is paying for shipping themselves based on the numbers above, and they are covering that cost somewhere in the sale price.

The point of all this is that when you receive a quotation for tooling and product, it is necessary to assess whether that price is logical or perhaps has some hidden issues. When you receive multiple quotes that vary substantially, it’s worth investigating. Either there was a misunderstanding, or there may truly be a skill or knowledge that explains the differential. Accepting that lower “free shipping” price may lead to disappointment down the road. For you, but more importantly for your organization.

PT 2015 WCP Logo

Click to Start Discussion

Join Our Email List

For Email Newsletters you can trust.
 

Company News

PlastiCert: The Ins and Outs of Injection Molding

PlastiCert is a Lewiston-based small business with approximately 30 employees. It was also recently named one of the top … [Read More...]

PlastiCert announces promotions and reorganization

Lewiston, MN March 30, 2022 - PlastiCert, a veteran of innovative and quality composite injection molding celebrating 41 … [Read More...]

[MORE NEWS]

Blog

Everyone loves a parade!

Another Lewiston Heartland Days has passed and PlastiCert did it up bigger than usual. This year we celebrated our doing … [Read More...]

Open the Doors

The one thing manufacturing needs to do is raise their profile. Inviting the public into our facilities is the best … [Read More...]

[MORE POSTS]

  • What we do
  • Who we are
  • Who we work with
  • Begin a Discussion
  • Careers at PlastiCert
  • Privacy Policy

(507) 523-2300

PlastiCert Inc.
300 Wilson Street N.
P.O. Box 670
Lewiston, MN 55952

© 2022 PlastiCert Inc. All rights reserved. | Employees

Website design & hosting by Vision Design Group, Inc.