GW raises free shipping minimum

[codiddy]

has anyone else noticed this? the price for free shipping in the US just almost doubled, going from 30 to 50 dollars. No warning, no notice, just changed. meanwhile the UK site still lists 10 pounds as the minimum. last time i checked that was about 16 dollars US. What gives? About to call and give them a piece of my mind, I encourage you to all do the same

[celestialatc]

There are probably several factors. I am sure exchange rates have changed and maybe there are new tariffs that are in place. Also I am sure oil costs for shipping have hit them. Also I think the main distributor is in England so that is why it's probably cheaper in England. Also I bet being a smaller country with a better post service help with shipping costs. US post service might be charging them more.

[under]

In the touchy topic of GW prices this is one I just don't understand. What motivates you to buy directly from GW at a higher cost (pre-shipping) then from the numberous and standing alternative on-line stores?

[wittdooley]

has anyone else noticed this? the price for free shipping in the US just almost doubled, going from 30 to 50 dollars. No warning, no notice, just changed. meanwhile the UK site still lists 10 pounds as the minimum. last time i checked that was about 16 dollars US. What gives? About to call and give them a piece of my mind, I encourage you to all do the same

Oh, Boo-Freaking-Hoo.

First, their $30 free shipping threshold was ridiculously low. The only company I can think of that was even close to that was Amazon, and Amazon is gigantic with a much broader customer base.

Second, the price of petrol in the US is expected to be over $4.00 a gallon this summer in the midwest, where only threeyears ago it was less than $2.00.

Third:
US Total Area - 9,826,675 sq km
England Total Area - 130,395 sq km

Get over it.

[Wildeybeast]

Not to mention that the US has it's own manufacturing plant, so everything you buy over there is made and dsitribued over there, it has nothing to do with the UK manufacturing and distribution network so comparing the two is pointless.

[Chuck777]

50 dollars to get free shipping? That's like one finecast model now-a-days!

[codiddy]

In the touchy topic of GW prices this is one I just don't understand. What motivates you to buy directly from GW at a higher cost (pre-shipping) then from the numberous and standing alternative on-line stores?

well it had been out of a sense of loyalty and convenience. I knew if I had a problem with my order, that I was guaranteed to get help from GW customer service, as they would be able to see the order had come from them. I generally took the stance that if i wasn't buying it at the FLGS i would just get it from GW. However I will most likely be moving now to a 3rd party online vendor

[gendoikari87]

Oh, Boo-Freaking-Hoo.

First, their $30 free shipping threshold was ridiculously low. The only company I can think of that was even close to that was Amazon, and Amazon is gigantic with a much broader customer base.

Second, the price of petrol in the US is expected to be over $4.00 a gallon this summer in the midwest, where only threeyears ago it was less than $2.00.

Third:
US Total Area - 9,826,675 sq km
England Total Area - 130,395 sq km

Get over it.

Tone, bring it down.

[codiddy]

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[scadugenga]

Over $4/gallon by summer?

I paid $4.53/gallon last week.

Argh...

That being said, $50 threshold is nothing. Shipping isn't exactly cheap in the US these days.

I need to spend $100 for free shipping at MM. But the discount makes it worth it...

Edit: why'd you remove your post, codiddy?