piaptk Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 I'm pretty sure this change has sunk me as well, since about 35% of my orders are international. Already spent $500 more for shipping than I charged customers on the Kristofferson Tribute preorders. I'm definitely ending the R. Stevie Moore Satruday Singles Series, because over 50% of those sell overseas, and doubt anyone will want to pay $13 to ship a 7". Read this excellent article by James Jackson Toth (aka Wooden Wand). There are some other implications and motivations behind the whole thing that I wasn't aware of. http://stereogum.com/1247822/deconstructing-how-the-usps-is-killing-indie/top-stories/lead-story/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackholexxxx Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 I'm definitely ending the R. Stevie Moore Satruday Singles Series, because over 50% of those sell overseas, and doubt anyone will want to pay $13 to ship a 7". Sorry to hear this. I'm a big fan of the Saturday Singles Series (US based). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flood Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 hmm sounds like we should start looking into fedex or dhl for international shipping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headfirst! records Posted January 30, 2013 Author Share Posted January 30, 2013 for small parcels they will be even more expensive than USPS. for larger parcels USPS is still the cheaper service also the source "problem" with the new pricing now is that it hurts for people who want to order just one or two small items (more so than it already did).. larger/combined/bigger distro/wholesale orders aren't affected nearly as bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandy Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Just hate how the cost of shipping always seems to be higher than the cost of the items themselves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raynerho Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 I agree, especially for singapore buyers like me. I now turn to freight forwarders where i can consolidate all my orders and ship it together. Its still pricey but at least its slightly cheaper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piaptk Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Sorry to hear this. I'm a big fan of the Saturday Singles Series (US based). Well, we will at least go out with a bang... As soon as I get my lathes back up and running, we will do the last installment, which will be 2 releases simultaneously... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alangrey Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 i sent 3 lps to canada today. it cost me $18.95. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattalica17 Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 i bought those lp's he's not joking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alangrey Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 even the postal clerk was like, "damn, that's crazy!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattalica17 Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 once i get a 3d printer i can't get my records shipped via e-mail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piecemeal Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Sent two LP's to Canada today, usually under 7 each, today... $14.75. Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nouveau Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Just hate how the cost of shipping always seems to be higher than the cost of the items themselves True to this. We all know this sucks, but in the end our love for vinyl will overcome it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevorm Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 True to this. We all know this sucks, but in the end our love for vinyl will overcome it fuck that horse shit. I'll pay for a few packages but I know that I'm going to get fed up with it and stop buying from 'merica altogether. I'm not going to allow myself to be raped by another country\s shipping policies (especially the US). Even if that country produces the best punk. I wish we could protest this but the only people that could gain any traction would be business owners that ship internationally. hint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevorm Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 18.55 to ship a 15 dollar double LP. Fuck your country's postal system. brandy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelifeline Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 The rates within the U.S. aren't that bad, but shipping anything outside of the country is fucking ridiculous now!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylet Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 I've been trying to adjust my rates. Does this look about right/reasonable to you guys. This price includes the the cost of the mailer and the postage: LP Addiontal LP United States 4.09 1.09Canada 12.99 5.99Groups 3, 4, 5 16.99 7.99Groups 6, 7, 8, 9 15.99 7.99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenixinflight Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 In Australia, we've been used to shipping costing more than the product. It's generally been between $11-13 to get a single lp shipped. But even a couple of dollars added on will probably make a difference to my collecting habits, purely because alot of the time I'm only ordering single LP's (pre-orders etc). I don't see why they need to jack up the rates on what already seems like an exorbitant price in the first place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattalica17 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 y a i def can't justify buying one record anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattalica17 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 18.55 to ship a 15 dollar double LP. Fuck your country's postal system. is ours that much better though? it used to be cheaper for me to get stuff from the us than canada. now it's close to the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattalica17 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 i'm supper happy my little brother just got into a school in the states, he is my new post box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patron Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 If any American labels need help with Canadian distro, give me a shout. Only doing 7"s for the time being since LPs are no cheaper in the long run shipping from Canada. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collectivemike Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Looks like I'll need to partner up with a Euro/Canadian/possibly Austrialian distro. This is annyoing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviex2shoes Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 What does the comparison look like for UPS to the USPS new prices? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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