The cost of shipping

[T&KBrouse]

So I have someone in Bakersfield, CA that is really interested in one of the bp babies. I called to check on shipping cost and was quoted almost $65.

The snake doesn't even cost that much!

To those of you that ship reptiles, what do you do when the cost of shipping is more than the cost of animal?

 

[Golden Gate Geckos]

Try http://www.shipyourreptiles.com/

 

[T&KBrouse]

They quote me $65.

 

[Sunrise Reptile]

Careful though. When that site does a quote for you, they show the normal UPS price, and the ShipYourReptiles price. It's layed out in a table with like 4 or 5 different different rates (i.e., Next Day Air, Two Day Air, etc.).

Are you sure you're looking at the ShipYourReptiles price? It normally comes out substantially less than the UPS rate. :main_yes:

 

[Nigel4less]

The cost of shipping is the cost of shipping unfortunately...

 

[Ratman667]

The cost of shipping is the cost of shipping unfortunately...

+1

Speaking strictly as someone who is a consumer, if it insures the safety of the animal, shipping costs should not be a concern.

 

[T&KBrouse]

Hmmm... Thanks for your input, folks. You've given me something to think about. I'm starting to see why alot of breeders deal with more the "higher end" animals, just so shipping isn't so overwhelming.

 

[darkridder]

I know for me it seems reguardless of where I ship to it is almost always $42-46, I think UPS just doesnt like Toledo..lol