Why are the shipping charges so high?

Recently, the United States Postal Service (USPS) added dimensional shipping surcharges to certain packages. These are packages like our Lifeline Cushions and Stern Rail Cushions. Not only did the rates change by zone, but now surcharges will be added to any package longer than 22 inches. Packages over 30 inches will incur another surcharge and packages over 2 cubit feet in volume will incur yet another surcharge. It is expected that some of our longer packages of multiple Lifeline Cushion pairs will be charged more than one surcharge.

Other shippers already base their fees on dimensional shipping. We always choose the lowest price shipping option.

We don’t strive to make a profit on shipping and handling charges. Because we don’t know how much the shipping will be until the package is made and the label purchased, we charge a flat rate shipping and handling fee. If we find that we estimated your shipping a bit too high, we will refund you the difference. If we find that we underestimated your shipping charges, we will cover the difference.

 

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