When it comes to shipping cost, it is crucial to consider the options available, such as USPS and UPS. USPS (United States Postal Service) is a popular choice for many due to its affordability and expansive network. Known for its competitive rates, USPS offers a range of shipping services, including priority mail and ground. On the other hand, UPS (United Parcel Service) offers a reliable and efficient service that comes with additional features like real-time tracking and guaranteed delivery dates. Fedex is twice as expensive as both these carriers so we are leaving them out of this discussion.

Currently we only use USPS for all our shipping needs. Although this is a more economical option for small packages, for packages over 20” the cost is greater then UPS. Why would we do this?

UPS is notorius for adding additional shipping charges to a package after it has already been shipped This fee is over $13. After you ship a package there is no way to get reimbursement from the customer and the retailer suffers the lose. We worked with UPS all year in 2021 trying to resolve this problem and were never able to. We could never figure out why these additional charges are incurred. Yes, the size of package and weights were correct.

Everyone loves free shipping and I am at the top of that list. Something to consider though, nothing is free. All retailers include the price of shipping in all their products. On our website we set a flat rate of $4.50 for shipping. This is the fee we pay for a small 7 oz or less package, so even though we are charging you, your still not paying the price of shipping. On signs up to $28, our shipping cost can reach over $30.

Hope this information answers some questions about shipping cost. Remember nothing is free, ultimately your paying for it.