midwestpredator
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idk, I had a recent midway order that totaled near $1400 and weighed in at 16lbs. Shipping with insurance ran less that $16. Now I realize that size of the package can make a difference but the 2 uppers and 2 stripped lowers might weigh in around 12lbs. and If one were to actually take measurement of the boxes, Id bet that the box midway shipped me for $16 is about the same volume as what it would take to ship 2 uppers and 2 stripped lowers.
44-16=$28 difference in shipping prices. Now I could easily see how it might take a couple more dollars extra to ship a slightly longer box but no way does it cost $28 more.
Just to satisfy my own curiosity I went over to brownells and added 2 stripped lowers and 2 complete uppers to the cart. Shipping estimated to be $16.
I plan on calling Palmetto just to see what they tell me. But I speculate that the charges are more for handling and less for shipping as a way to make up some profit backdoor style.
44-16=$28 difference in shipping prices. Now I could easily see how it might take a couple more dollars extra to ship a slightly longer box but no way does it cost $28 more.
Just to satisfy my own curiosity I went over to brownells and added 2 stripped lowers and 2 complete uppers to the cart. Shipping estimated to be $16.
I plan on calling Palmetto just to see what they tell me. But I speculate that the charges are more for handling and less for shipping as a way to make up some profit backdoor style.
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