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Have you noticed ...

Starfish — Sat, 11 Sep 2021 12:01:23 GMT

Have you noticed that the shipping charges for fashion are creeping up from $3.50 to $5.50!!! I am seeing it a lot on the Fall Fashion Days today. $2 is quite a jump especially since the shipping time is longer than ever. And don't get me started on how much they charge to mail a pair of shoes lately.

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Nancy Drew — Sat, 11 Sep 2021 12:06:12 GMT

Yes, I have noticed. I am done buying fashion at QVC. I liked Isaac and Denim and Co. but can find really nice fashions elsewhere.

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catter70 — Sat, 11 Sep 2021 12:11:55 GMT

I called to get a new remote for my cable TV as mine no longer worked. They were going to charge me $15.00 to ship it. They in the end waived the fee, which I appreciated.

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San Antonio Gal — Sat, 11 Sep 2021 12:51:36 GMT

I don't think the shipping fee of 3.50 or 5.50 is bad. If I really want an item, this fee will not stop me from making a purchase.

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Winkk — Sat, 11 Sep 2021 12:53:35 GMT

I don't find QVC shipping charges any higher than a lot of other retailers. Some places offer free shipping over a certain amount but on average it's about the same.

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pidgenwil6 — Sat, 11 Sep 2021 12:57:02 GMT

did you see dooney & bourke 23.00 shipping to me in NM ?

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millieshops — Sat, 11 Sep 2021 13:02:33 GMT

I have noticed that as fall/winter items come in that a few shipping charges have risen, but I haven't noticed a change on anything light or small.

As for total shipping handling prices -- it's

not just weight that determines costs. I wanted to send an oblong piece of an old sign to friends. It was maybe a foot by a foot and a half and weighed about a pound. It was old and rusty, but had sentimental value to them. UPS wanted just under $73.00 to pack and ship it! According to the clerk, any time a package varies from standard sizes, there's an up charge. (We found another way to send the sign)

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SilleeMee — Sat, 11 Sep 2021 13:04:25 GMT

With the price of gas now I can't even drive to the store and back for less than what their shipping charges are. Plus driving a car anywhere will put wear and tear on it which costs more. I'm happy to pay for shipping instead and live to tell about it.

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reviewer from sc — Sat, 11 Sep 2021 13:28:58 GMT

This is probably in anticipation of the rising shipping costs coming in October from all the major shipping companies. It might be just temporary, since the rise in shipping costs is just temporary for the shipping companies. They claim they will end the raise in December. I don't know...

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Starfish — Sat, 11 Sep 2021 13:45:36 GMT

Well, this is exactly what the Q wants to hear. I would rather pay a flat rate or at least a graduated rate than $5.50 per item. Also perhaps if the time it takes to get out of the warehouse would be faster, it would get here sooner and I could justify it easier. But I think the higer rates will make me pause before hitting that button. For me I think I will look at other sites for my shopping more often.

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minimalistWF — Sat, 11 Sep 2021 13:49:38 GMT

@SilleeMee Wow your car must get horrible gas mileage!!!

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gidgetgh — Sat, 11 Sep 2021 14:06:07 GMT

Have you mailed any packages lately? $5.50 is a bargain. And in terms of going to a store instead, for $5.50 I can stay at home, order and have it delivered. No gas for my car, wear and tear on my car, traffic and the cost of my time. $5.50 is a bargain.

I ship packages fairly regularly from the post office. It's eye opening.

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LindaSal — Sat, 11 Sep 2021 14:55:09 GMT

I agree that the shipping seems to be more expensive on simple items. While $5.50 is reasonable for some, it's a deal breaker for others. Some items have even been as high as $7.50 lately. And $23.00 to ship a Dooney and Bourke bag, they can keep it! While I will cringe and pay the shipping once in awhile for something I have to have, I do have my limits. There is too much free shipping available elsewhere.

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kaydee50 — Sat, 11 Sep 2021 15:13:57 GMT

I understand shipping costs are going up but I would be surprised if any of the shopping channels pay what an individual pays for shipping an item. Plus, most retailers have free shipping after a certain amount is spent. Unless you live a good distance from a store, I would think driving to a store would be a lot cheaper.

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San Antonio Gal — Sat, 11 Sep 2021 15:31:02 GMT

@gidgetgh wrote:
Have you mailed any packages lately? $5.50 is a bargain. And in terms of going to a store instead, for $5.50 I can stay at home, order and have it delivered. No gas for my car, wear and tear on my car, traffic and the cost of my time. $5.50 is a bargain.

I ship packages fairly regularly from the post office. It's eye opening.

@gidgetgh - You and @SilleeMee hit the nail on the head.

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SilleeMee — Sat, 11 Sep 2021 15:33:20 GMT

@minimalistWF wrote:
@SilleeMee Wow your car must get horrible gas mileage!!!

@minimalistWF

No, I live far from the stores where I shop. Gas prices here are $3.75 per gallon and I drive an average car.

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Kachina624 — Sat, 11 Sep 2021 18:41:12 GMT

Has it occurred to anyone that merchants are now having to pay premium prices to get container space on ships leaving the Asia? It's very competitive and space is limited. Who do you think is going to pay for this?

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Kachina624 — Sat, 11 Sep 2021 18:46:10 GMT

@LindaSal Do your Dooney shopping at ilovedooney.Com. Better prices, great sales, free shipping. Get on their mailing list.

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wilma — Sat, 11 Sep 2021 18:49:13 GMT

Yes, I did notice the shipping increase at the Q. I don't buy that much clothing from the Q so it won't stop me from buying. I've paid more shipping elsewhere. If I really like something online from any retailer I'm willing to pay to get it to me. Just part of the convenience of shopping from home. I still prefer to shop in person, but I'm discovering the selection in stores isn't as good right now.

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Kachina624 — Sat, 11 Sep 2021 18:55:33 GMT

@wilma B&M stores are having the same problem getting their merchandise into the country that QVC has.

All shipper have announce price increases temporarily for the holiday season. Another reason to shop and ship early. Starts sometime in October.