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Cargo Master
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From: Frequently frozen MN
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I want to order a couple of small items from McMaster Carr. I am hesitating because they don't show their shipping costs up front. It's a reputable outfit, and I assume that they're reasonable, but I'm nothing if not paranoid.
I'd at least like to know that I can cancel the order if the shipping is too much.
I'd at least like to know that I can cancel the order if the shipping is too much.
Hotshot
Joined: Oct 2002
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From: The Big, Oregon
I've never had an issue, I have ordered small stuff like a single 30mm brass bushing to fix a transmission and paid I think $4.30 or so for the bushing, and about $6 for S&H, but never seemed to be an absurd amount.
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Cargo Master
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From: Frequently frozen MN
I ordered my stuff, and I'm happy enough, but I still don't know what shipping will be.
I emailed them, and they said that they didn't calculate shipping on the website, but they would cancel if I changed my mind.
Doesn't seem to really be possible because the stuff will ship tomorrow morning.
I've heard good things about M-C in various magazines, and they do seem to have good prices on a lot of stuff. Shipping system just seems a bit odd.
I emailed them, and they said that they didn't calculate shipping on the website, but they would cancel if I changed my mind.
Doesn't seem to really be possible because the stuff will ship tomorrow morning.
I've heard good things about M-C in various magazines, and they do seem to have good prices on a lot of stuff. Shipping system just seems a bit odd.
Cranky Old Guy
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From: Raphine, Virginia
Other vendors I order from give shipping and say it's an estimate. MC is different. Had a guy tell me that worked for them that they have depot's all over and a UPS trailer sit's there constantly. Soon as it's full, it leaves and is replaced. With their high volume, everything I've ordered came the next day, and charges have alway's been reasonable.
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From: Chicago and Mt Carroll IL
I ordered a garage heater from them back in December. I believe I ordered Sunday night and it was at my shop by the time I pulled in Monday afternoon. Just regular shipping charges and I don't understand how they did it in less than 24 hours but they did.
Logistics Pro
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From: Morgan Hill, CA
I've placed over 300 McMaster Carr orders! They rock. Just be careful ordering steel bar. Sometimes it's sheared plate... Everything else is great. Good source for all types of materials, tools, safety equip, belts, pullies, valves, bolts, etc...
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Cargo Master
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From: Frequently frozen MN
Got my stuff and the shipping was OK. Never did find out the amount until I got it. I don't think that they know.
I guess that they do that to save money, and it probably works OK, it's just a little unnerving.
They seem to be a fine outfit.
I guess that they do that to save money, and it probably works OK, it's just a little unnerving.
They seem to be a fine outfit.
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