TFSource Shipping rates increased? - Cybertron.CA - Canadian Transformers News and Discussion

razin · 03-03-2013, 05:28 PM

For all those that use TFSource, have you seen an increase in shipping rates?

I have always stuck with TFSource over BBTS (for american orders) because, although shipping is the same, I don't get hit with customs. However, I went to place a preorder for the Springer/Blitzwing combo and shipping was around $30. WTF?. Shipping has always been around 15-17 for a similar sized package.

I emailed them and the response I got was that USPS rates have increased for international packages. By double??? Whatever....

I went ahead and ordered though BBTS, fingers crossed about avoiding a customs hit.

choomama · 03-03-2013, 05:40 PM

Yeah, I ran into the TFsource increase too.

USPS does mention the increase here, but it's strange that BBTS shipping costs are not affected.

http://about.usps.com/postal-bulleti...2/html/kit.htm

ConvoyGTR · 03-03-2013, 06:14 PM

Ya, I've noticed that too when I order the FP Chromedome a few weeks ago. I'm still going to avoid BBTS because of customs, but it's time I give Automaton and other Canadian retailers a try and not just default to TFSource right away from now on.

CKWG · 03-03-2013, 06:34 PM

There was a huge jump on shipping prices for USPS on Jan.27,2013. It takes like 1.3 to 1.5 times the price now to ship something to Canada from USA than before. I am gonna try avoid shipping stuff from USA to Canada from now on.

protoform_ironhide · 03-03-2013, 07:00 PM

So shipping rate within the States doesn't affect by this right?

razin · 03-03-2013, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by protoform_ironhide

So shipping rate within the States doesn't affect by this right?

Only affects international shipping.

I'd like to go CDN for my purchases, but the Springer/Blitz order was 45. Whereas Automaton was 35 each.

So BBTS, 61 Shipped, take chance on customs.
Automaton 80 Shipped.
Gambling to save money, if I lose out, I should still come out on top.

Sludge2007 · 03-03-2013, 08:48 PM

Support Canadian retail, go automaton

protoform_ironhide · 03-03-2013, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by razin

Only affects international shipping.

I'd like to go CDN for my purchases, but the Springer/Blitz order was 45. Whereas Automaton was 35 each.

So BBTS, 61 Shipped, take chance on customs.
Automaton 80 Shipped.
Gambling to save money, if I lose out, I should still come out on top.

Well, if it doesn't make a big difference after all that custom fees and trouble. It is better to get from Automaton for those who doesn't have a US contact, not only because Automaton is a Canadian Retail, because Mario is a nice guy too

Not here to suck up or anything. I am sure Automaton doesnt' make much profit either due to the shipping increase.

wedge1021 · 03-03-2013, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by CKWG

There was a huge jump on shipping prices for USPS on Jan.27,2013. It takes like 1.3 to 1.5 times the price now to ship something to Canada from USA than before. I am gonna try avoid shipping stuff from USA to Canada from now on.

There was a bit of a jump / change of services at Canada Post around that time as well, for shipping to the States. So it's getting more expensive all around. Makes it a bit tougher to do sales & trades with American collectors.

Grimlock4Prime · 03-03-2013, 11:28 PM

I noticed the other day that they've removed the USPS First Class option which was their cheapest method. Shipping isn't as bad on larger orders though as it evens out a lot better.