Reducing Shipping Costs
william chan
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It seems that the smallest package box Parallax has is the 12.5" x 9.5" x 2" carton.
I think Parallax should obtain some smaller carton boxes to reduce the total weight of the package.
For example, to send a few Propeller chips, a smaller box should be used so that the package weight can dip below 0.5kg.
That would help international customers.
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I think Parallax should obtain some smaller carton boxes to reduce the total weight of the package.
For example, to send a few Propeller chips, a smaller box should be used so that the package weight can dip below 0.5kg.
That would help international customers.
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www.fd.com.my
www.mercedes.com.my
Comments
From my standpoint - Having ordered dierctly from Parallax via various companies - I believe that shipping costs are fairly reasonable - If I was to use Radionics or Farnell - which I have done when I was stuck - they charge a fortune for a P8x32a - but have 'free' shipping.. So I tend to wait until I have a pretty large order before I proceed. That said - usually Customs stop the parcel and hold it up for a day and apply their % to it.. I believe UK/Ireland supplier and cost issues will be sorted shortly per Ken Gracey. Not sure about anywhere else - Have you contacted Parallax re: Suppliers ?
Rgds,
John Twomey
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