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Wouldn't one factor those costs into the base price of the item rather than a surcharge on the postage cost? Also I always assumed that (large) businesses have contracts for postage rather than just dropping stuff off in the Post Office and paying full price like your average shitmuncher.
No criticism of your business model, just curious
frankenbike-
Contracts are usually for over 100 parcels per week so smaller businesses don't get access to them.
Not sure about CycleBasket pricing / business strategy but it does not look like a big business.
I also imagine they probably order in bulk from ACI in the far east so would be tied up to the poor GBP exchange rates. That's another thing to add to the list.
In short, everyone wants a good deal and it is sometimes hard to pay the actual price things cost.
Vince
If you run an actual legit tax paying business, you should really charge more than £6.
Staff cost, rent, business rates, packing, printing, web hosting, PayPal/Card fees, business insurance then postage.
I personally take a hit on all UK Champagne sales I post, and use personal time for London based deliveries. #CSB #pleasebuychampagne