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$ 5.50 shipping?

ALRATIBA — Sat, 04 Jan 2025 19:30:58 GMT

I guess I wasn't paying attention When did s/h go up to $5.50?

I WAS going to buy something on Lunchtime Specials .. changed my mind.

I found something similar at Amazon ...

Re: $ 5.50 shipping?

SharkE — Sat, 04 Jan 2025 19:34:00 GMT

Always was for shoes

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RescueLover — Sat, 04 Jan 2025 19:53:09 GMT

Hi! @ALRATIBA

$5.50 S&H on Shoes, Home Goods, Electronics etc.

Usually not fashion though.

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bonnie f — Sat, 04 Jan 2025 19:53:47 GMT

the only time i shop in here is during free shipping.. its crazy.. the past 2 months they have been doing alot of free shipping on weekends... thats when i did all my shopping.. i wait

Re: $ 5.50 shipping?

loriqvc — Sat, 04 Jan 2025 19:57:27 GMT

@ALRATIBA - The main tiers of shipping costs continue to be $3.50, $5.50, and $7.50, with some very large, bulky, or heavy items being considerably more and not set up in flat tiers (and most if not all of those items are shipped directly from vendors, which is likely a consideration).

As someone who does a lot of shipping and shopping, I find QVC's rates to be quite reasonable—most retailers are not going to ship a set of ceramic bakeware or a ladder or a microwave for just $5.50 - $7.50. Obviously, QVC has negotiated discounts in place with the couriers, but the company bases a significant portion of its revenue on shipping fees, so I'm glad the rates aren't continuously increased as actual costs rise.

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Emma Bunting — Sat, 04 Jan 2025 19:55:58 GMT

The cost to send a letter is now 75 cents. Think about it.

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drizzellla — Sat, 04 Jan 2025 20:09:53 GMT

@Emma Bunting wrote:
The cost to send a letter is now 75 cents. Think about it.

Yes, I was shocked when I went to mail my Christmas cards. And my Christmas cards required additional postage because of the decorations.

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Puppy Lips — Sat, 04 Jan 2025 20:35:28 GMT

@Emma Bunting wrote:
The cost to send a letter is now 75 cents. Think about it.

@emma bunting Actually, the current cost of a stamp is 73 cents. However, the rates are going up again on January 19, at least that was what I was told at the post office recently.

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SactoSue — Sat, 04 Jan 2025 20:42:23 GMT

That $10 gift certificate doesn't count for much when it doesn't even cover the shipping cost for two items.

Sitting on my hands waiting for free shippping.

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SloopJohnB — Sat, 04 Jan 2025 20:44:39 GMT

@Puppy Lips wrote:
@Emma Bunting wrote:
The cost to send a letter is now 75 cents. Think about it.
@emma bunting Actually, the current cost of a stamp is 73 cents. However, the rates are going up again on January 19, at least that was what I was told at the post office recently.

I just read online now that they are taking that back and won't increase prices until at least July. But either way, they are nickel and diming us with all these price increments. Just have to buy a stash of the Forever stamps and hope I don't forget where I "stash" them. Lol

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catter70 — Sat, 04 Jan 2025 21:03:14 GMT

Priority mail and Priority express mail is going up. At this time not first class mail, but I'm sure they'll nail us somethime down the road.

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Kachina624 — Sat, 04 Jan 2025 22:04:13 GMT

@Puppy Lips wrote:
@Emma Bunting wrote:
The cost to send a letter is now 75 cents. Think about it.
@emma bunting Actually, the current cost of a stamp is 73 cents. However, the rates are going up again on January 19, at least that was what I was told at the post office recently.

@Puppy Lips. And all the while service deteriorates. Our carrier now comes about 6:30pm, which means I have to take my wobbly, visually impaired self down the driveway in the dark to get any packages. Or I can leave them in my unsecured rural-type mailbox at the curb overnight.

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Love my grandkids — Sat, 04 Jan 2025 22:07:00 GMT

@SloopJohnB US postage is cheap compared to many other countries.

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Jo1313 — Sat, 04 Jan 2025 22:26:18 GMT

DH ordered a load of stuff from Blair...about 10 items...it was $5 flat rate shipping for the while order..Target is free shipping over $35..I just ordered a bunch of stuff.

Hate paying seperate shipping for each item that comes in the same pkg.

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SharkE — Sat, 04 Jan 2025 23:44:37 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:

@Puppy Lips wrote:
@Emma Bunting wrote:
The cost to send a letter is now 75 cents. Think about it.
@emma bunting Actually, the current cost of a stamp is 73 cents. However, the rates are going up again on January 19, at least that was what I was told at the post office recently.
@Puppy Lips. And all the while service deteriorates. Our carrier now comes about 6:30pm, which means I have to take my wobbly, visually impaired self down the driveway in the dark to get any packages. Or I can leave them in my unsecured rural-type mailbox at the curb overnight.

When I get older and have trouble going out and getting my mail, etc. I'm gonna get a letter from my Dr. FNP whatever saying I need to have mail bought up to me. I'll have a mailbox put on my bench on the front porch that has a flag on it. Right now at 73 I'm still spry and in better shape then most people my age because I work at it. Never know what's coming arond the bend though. So, I'm planning ahead.

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SilleeMee — Sun, 05 Jan 2025 00:29:48 GMT

Coats and jackets (outerwear) has 5.50 shipping.

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RescueLover — Sun, 05 Jan 2025 00:55:42 GMT

Very true I forgot about that! @SilleeMee 🤗

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Etoile308 — Sun, 05 Jan 2025 02:08:27 GMT

I think what makes Qurate's shipping seem unreasonable is that they are the only retailer I deal with that charges shipping per item.

If this company wants to succeed they may want to reevaluate that.

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RescueLover — Sun, 05 Jan 2025 02:09:46 GMT

All jewelry is $5.50 S&H too…

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Sage04 — Sun, 05 Jan 2025 04:19:58 GMT

@SloopJohnB, I'm right there with you. Just found some in y glove compartment. I'm sure they were there for years.