Reply to "Fed Up with Vendors"

[quote]I think you will find that most vendors charge what they pay, so their business bulk rate is passed on to you the customer.

Agreed: I don't believe the vendors are making a profit on the shipping charges.

[quote]That my friends is Revenue Canada and the shipping companies, not the vendors.

Agreed: Shipping costs charged by the vendor were reasonable and fair.

I did some comparison shopping on rates:
I packaged the original part and got prices to ship it to southern California.

Canada Post: Ground 8-10 days $14.88(actually a little more than $10.00, not way less. My mistake)
Express 3-4 days $22.89
UPS: Ground 6-10 days $22.95+$4.50
insurance.
I will assume that rates will be similar to send in the reverse direction?

The difference lies in the extra charges levied by the courier company.
UPS: fees,taxes $44.50 (part UPS / part Canada
revenue)
USPS/Can post $00.00

I understand that the vendors are a business and in the business world, time is money. UPS is going to be far more convienant for them than the postal service. However, they should be aware that this practise is causing some of thier customers added and unneccesary expense, which is not the greatest customer relations.

IN DEFENSE OF THE VENDORS: I believe that the vendors are a vital component in the ownership of these cars. Their dedication and effort in supplying, designing, engineering and manufacturing parts and supplies is probably the single largest factor in keeping these cars in working order.
If UPS ground is the way they do business then I will resign myself to the fact that, living in Canada, this is going to be part of the costs of owning this car.
BUT DAM IT, I just wish they would agree to mail the stuff!!
OK, rant/rave is over. I feel much better now.
P.S. I love this car and will do whatever it takes to keep it in tip/top condition.
Doug M