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Ship Costs Going Up on Q?

amyb — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 13:44:44 GMT

Just wondering...A644021, lightweight hat, but probably a bigger box, still... $7.50 to ship.

I realize shipping costs, like EVERYthing have gone up in the past couple years, just was surprised on this item.

Some places the average is $9-12 dollars, so maybe the Q is not that bad. Although the $7 plus original ship cost to return has had me be very selective as to anything I purchase....I have to be sure, ie. not trying to get the right fit on jeans!

And dopey me...just bought two bathing suits and forgot to use the free ship code Q mailed me...ugh.

Anyway, just noticing this is all...

Re: Ship Costs Going Up on Q?

LindaSal — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 14:10:33 GMT

I have also noticed this. Seems on certain items it is $5.50 or $7.50 now. Even HSN has some pricier shipping these days. Another reason to not shop as much! It's almost like they are sneaking it in here and there, so possibly we won't notice.......LOL.

Some items I can understand but some, like your very lightweight item, I don't get it.

Re: Ship Costs Going Up on Q?

cheriere — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 14:22:47 GMT

@LindaSal Yes, I've noticed that too. If something that normally would ship for free s on sale, now they tack a shipping charge on it, especially shoes.

Re: Ship Costs Going Up on Q?

MG Chris — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 14:34:49 GMT

Someone FB asked Betty if it was $110 to ship a Valerie bench, and she said yes.

H451047 crazy!

Re: Ship Costs Going Up on Q?

laluzdelmundo — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 15:01:16 GMT

Shipping hasn't gone up on Wayfair yet. Unless you are particular about having verdegris, birds and flowers, there are scads of very nice garden benches on Wayfair with FREE SHIPPING. I bought one with cats and vines 2 years ago, free s/h, it still looks perfect.

Re: Ship Costs Going Up on Q?

Carmie — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 15:51:49 GMT

Both the post office and UPS raised their shipping rates recently.

The higher rates are being passed on to the consumer. I don't see it getting any cheaper. It will continue to go up.

Gasoline prices have gone up too along with turnpike and road fees.

Re: Ship Costs Going Up on Q?

cheriere — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 16:24:15 GMT

The Q ships soooo many items, just like other big time retailers, they get a huge discount rate on postage as a company. This shouldn't be passed on to us considering the hefty price markups already.

Re: Ship Costs Going Up on Q?

Carmie — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 21:16:04 GMT

@cheriere Your thoughts are nice and sweet, but QVC is just like every other retailer. They are in business to make money.

Their sales were down 5% last quarter and their operating costs went up $2.7 billion.

I doubt they're willing to eat the shipping costs. It's just not gonna happen, or they will be out of business or filing for bankruptcy.

Re: Ship Costs Going Up on Q?

They CallMe MRWILKES — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 21:38:46 GMT

Qurate Total Operating Expenses:

2022: $14.15 billion

2023: $10.32 billion

That's a decline of 27%.

Positive 2023 Operating Income: $590 million

Source: Qurate 10-K SEC Regulatory Filing

Re: Ship Costs Going Up on Q?

RetRN — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 21:29:52 GMT

Costs on everything just keep going up, up, up. Middle class are suffering big time with this economy. And, no the economy is not doing well.

Those who live in the real world know it, I just ignore the people who are in denial because of lack of honesty and facts.

Re: Ship Costs Going Up on Q?

They CallMe MRWILKES — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 21:37:43 GMT

Revenue 4Q23 v 4Q22:

QXH: -4%

QVC International: +2%

Cornerstone Group: -12%

Source: Qurate SEC 10-K Regulatory Filing

Re: Ship Costs Going Up on Q?

cheriere — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 22:19:23 GMT

@Carmie wrote:
@cheriere Your thoughts are nice and sweet, but QVC is just like every other retailer. They are in business to make money.

Their sales were down 5% last quarter and their operating costs went up $2.7 billion.

I doubt they're willing to eat the shipping costs. It's just not gonna happen, or they will be out of business or filing for bankruptcy.

I understand what you mean. I just thought since most online retailers offer free shipping the Q shouldn't be hurting s/h wise. Besides, the markups are already outrageous. This is pretty evident when we see what other places are charging for like merchandise.

I figure a lot of people have cut down ordering because of the price increases. I know I have. We've heard them give every excuse for the increased prices except a plague of locusts.

Either QVC can still beat the competition by buying in bulk, owning factories, no advertising, cutting out middlemen as they used to claim and do or they can't. I'm just tired of them giving crazy excuses.

Re: Ship Costs Going Up on Q?

Venezia — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 22:34:00 GMT

@amyb wrote:
Just wondering...A644021, lightweight hat, but probably a bigger box, still... $7.50 to ship.
I realize shipping costs, like EVERYthing have gone up in the past couple years, just was surprised on this item.

Some places the average is $9-12 dollars, so maybe the Q is not that bad. Although the $7 plus original ship cost to return has had me be very selective as to anything I purchase....I have to be sure, ie. not trying to get the right fit on jeans!

And dopey me...just bought two bathing suits and forgot to use the free ship code Q mailed me...ugh.

Anyway, just noticing this is all...

@amyb - If you've only just ordered them today, it would be worth you emailing the Social Team to ask if they'll apply the free shipping to your order. Explain the situation. Can't hurt!

QVCSocialTeam@qvc.com