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Extravagant shipping charge

I purchased an item and already paid for the price.
The description says that the shipping cost will be determined later. I did not ask for the shipping before I made the payment. (Doh!)
The item weighs 55lb, and it is about 17x17x10 size. The shipping box will be about 20x20x15, and the total weight would be close to 60 lb.
For UPS shipping from Arizona to Michigan, the seller wants $150 for the shipping. When I calculated UPS shipping, it is less than $60. Obviously, the seller is trying to make a huge profit from shipping.
Any suggestion to how to deal with this situation?

Thanks.

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chayro
2,997 posts
 
Some UPS stores charge a huge premium over UPS rates.  Most just mark up a little, but I've seen some ridiculous charges.  They also charge a ton for packing.  
hgeifman
2,242 posts
 
As posted above, please discuss the shipping costs with the shipper.

Is it possible the $150 includes the packing, the materials, insurance and the UPS shipping cost?

Since the item weighs 55lb, and it is about 17x17x10 size, The shipping box will be about 20x20x15, and the total weight would be close to 60 lbs., I recommend you have the shipper double box the package.

I always double box my audio equipment to ensure it arrives in one piece. This is the best insurance there is to ensure safe arrival. And, sometimes I even triple box depending on the size, weigh and value.
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yogiboy
5,711 posts
 
$150 shipping charge on a $150 item is ridiculous. The seller is screwing you!
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ihcho OP
612 posts
 
OK.
It sounds like the shipping can be as much as that (even though it is ridiculous to pay $150 for $150 worth item), and it’s up to me to accept it or not. Anyway, probably I should have asked for the exact shipping based on my location.
Hope those who read this would not make the same mistake I made.
Thanks for your response.
mr_m
1,900 posts
 
UPS Stores are notorious for hefty shipping costs, even without their packaging. I once shipped a amp for service from Az. to Pa. from a Ups store. The shipping cost was about $103. The insurance brought the price up to $187. I think some people just forgo the insurance, for whatever reason, and take their chances. Which most of us know is pretty foolish, especially with very expensive equipment. And remember, even if insured and you have made a claim, you will not get  your shipping costs back no matter how expensive. 
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