stewmac shipping gouging..

[garywright]

does stewmac ever runs sales ? I ask as I could use a rattle can of their vintage amber which I just went to buy for $23..however, ground shipping was $17 ...I live a couple States away

 

[Xpensive Wino]

does stewmac ever runs sales ? I ask as I could use a rattle can of their vintage amber which I just went to buy for $23..however, ground shipping was $17 ...I live a couple States away

I'm guessing you aren't interested in a membership?

StewMAX 1-Year Membership - StewMac

FREE Shipping! Place as many orders as you want, standard shipping on all of them is covered by the annual membership fee.

www.stewmac.com

Looks like they sell on Amazon.com with "free" shipping ... for $31.35 USD.

Amazon.com

 

[garywright]

I'm guessing you aren't interested in a membership?

StewMAX 1-Year Membership - StewMac

FREE Shipping! Place as many orders as you want, standard shipping on all of them is covered by the annual membership fee.

www.stewmac.com

Looks like they sell on Amazon.com with "free" shipping ... for $31.35 USD.

Amazon.com

thanks but no ...I’m not going to pay $60 a year for free shipping when the only thing I’ve bought was a can of paint a couple years ago ..edit ( just ordered from Amazon, thanks )

 

[JASIII]

I get sale emails from them occasionally.

 

[jb_abides]

Shipping for something niche in small quantity will get you everytime now.

Mohawk makes an equivalent: M113-1202 GUITAR TONER LACQUER AEROSOL - STARCAST AMBER

Because Mohawk services the woodworking, interior decoration, and flooring industries, you might seek out a local distributor near you to see if they can order some [piggy-backing on their next large order], to save you shipping.

Otherwise, bundle and save with other items from StewMac, I think the threshold is ~$100 for free shipping.

 

[fender69]

I would order from them but their shipping cost is pretty damned high.

 

[seafood]

It's $31.00 and free shipping on EBAY

 

[Xpensive Wino]

I would order from them but their shipping cost is pretty damned high.

I think everyone's shipping costs are high right now, to be fair.

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www.ft.com

StewMac includes insurance cover on each shipment, as well.

 

[El Gringo]

does stewmac ever runs sales ? I ask as I could use a rattle can of their vintage amber which I just went to buy for $23..however, ground shipping was $17 ...I live a couple States away

That is crazy high !

 

[TM1]

Shipping in general has gone way up since the 1st of January! I went to ship about a 8 ounce package a couple of weeks ago by USPS and it was a fortune(about $10.00). When I first started shipping stuff back in 1998, it was $3.00, now it's triple that.

 

[zacknorton]

cheaper than driving to Athens OH and picking it up.

 

[Xpensive Wino]

cheaper than driving to Athens OH and picking it up.

 

[garywright]

cheaper than driving to Athens OH and picking it up.

thanks for that info

 

[Xpensive Wino]

does stewmac ever runs sales ? I ask as I could use a rattle can of their vintage amber which I just went to buy for $23..however, ground shipping was $17 ...I live a couple States away

The competition ....

Nitrocellulose Lacquer | Guitar Paint | Oxford Guitar Supply

Oxford Guitar Supply is your source for nitrocellulose guitar lacquer in the US and Canada. Find a wide variety of guitar paint. Elevate your finishing experience with our premium selection & expert support.

oxfordguitarsupply.com

 

[garywright]

thanks, my order arrived the other day but will keep them in mind

 

[garywright]

dp

 

[mikeslub]

Agree, good stuff but high shipping charges. Several organizations are now making their profit on shipping charges and not the merchandise itself IMHO.

 

[Xpensive Wino]

Agree, good stuff but high shipping charges. Several organizations are now making their profit on shipping charges and not the merchandise itself IMHO.

Like touring acts who make the bulk of their income from touring and/or merch sales.

The Richest Artists In the World Make 75%+ of Their Money from Touring

While streaming continues to bring in record revenue for major labels, most artists, like Beyonce and Guns N' Roses, make their money from concerts.

www.digitalmusicnews.com

It's not just Taylor Swift. Musicians describe the 'demented struggle' of touring in a shrinking industry where one giant company sells the tickets for most major venues.

A pure love of touring and music isn't enough to pay the bills. But that's the trade-off industry realities are forcing artists to make.

www.businessinsider.com

And even that revenue stream is being raided...

Inside the Growing War Over Merch Fees at Venues: ‘Bands Are Getting Ripped Off’

Merch fees at venues: Artist reps claim bands are being ripped off, with some saying a 20% to 25% cut of sales is exorbitant, especially at clubs.

www.billboard.com

 

[jb_abides]

Like touring acts who make the bulk of their income from touring and/or merch sales.

You get an actual some keepsake for merch, versus shipping, for which you get nothing. Unless you are into foam peanuts or popping plastic air packaging...

 

[Xpensive Wino]

You get an actual some keepsake for merch, versus shipping, for which you get nothing. Unless you are into foam peanuts or popping plastic air packaging...

Well, you DO get the product you ordered, and Stew Mac insures the shipment, so there's that, I suppose.