cheaper than dirt outrageous fees

DennisRL84 · March 13, 2012, 09:40 PM

Has anyone else.found It totally.ridiculous that they now ship frontline 5 warehouses that all have different prices and charge individual shipping fees. It took meabout30 minutes to go back and consolidaye my order to as few shipping warehouses as possible. Still 5 or 6 small items ended up being about $100. $60 total and $40 shipping. I emailed them saying Its ridiculous and their response was very arrogant so I ordered from The Sportsmans Guide. I'm completely done with CTD.

model18 · March 14, 2012, 05:50 AM

Whenever possible buy local. UPS, FEDX and USPS are WAY too high $$, but then again @$4 a gallon for diesel............that's what happens!
Sure takes the fun outta' shootin'......................................................

chiefr · March 14, 2012, 08:40 AM

I do agree the multi-warehouse = multi shipping fees is a poor business model.

I too rarely order much from CTD anymore with the exception of ammo which comes from one warehouse. They do have good prices on certain items, however the multi-shipping philosophy will most certainly drive off customers. This is CTD's problem, not the customers.

DennisRL84 · March 14, 2012, 09:08 AM

Many companies have multiple warehouses and ship things seperately but it works for them and they dont charge outrageous shipping fees. Hopefully it will effect business and NOT continue much longer.

DennisRL84 · March 14, 2012, 09:11 AM

I also dont get how the same item in one warehouse is $10.15 and another warehouse is $17.18.

how and WHY would a company sell the exact same items for different prices? My Graduate degree is in business and I still cant fathom this.

Bad business model!

At this rate the different warehouses might as well be different companies.

chiefr · March 14, 2012, 11:44 AM

Agree with Dennis,
I order parts from Numrich and they ship from several warehouses, yet I am charged only one shipping fee. Interesting, I too am an MB.

Bisquitlips · March 15, 2012, 04:20 PM

I have ordered from CTD for years and just about stopped when they started the mult-warehouse model.

And I also have to agree that by the time you pay shipping from one of the "major" on line retailers its no cheaper than making a trip down to one of the big box sporting goods shops for what you need.

Of course a guy could say it's really no more expensive either and saves the trip.

3kgt2nv · March 16, 2012, 06:46 PM

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At this rate the different warehouses might as well be different companies.

could be they are a middle man drop shipping for several other companies much the same way rock auto does in the car world.

jimbob86 · March 16, 2012, 07:20 PM

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how and WHY would a company sell the exact same items for different prices?

Costs of labor, fuel, taxes all differ at each warehouse maybe?

You have to make money or you are not business for very long.

Wait til the fuel pinch really gets going ...... it's coming.

baccusboy · March 17, 2012, 07:06 AM

With more states starting to charge tax for online purchases, we may see sales from companies like CTD drying up entirely.

foghorn leghorn · March 17, 2012, 07:50 AM

or Cabelas when they have a flat rate or free ship. One might have to think we've geared up by now, right?

Cascade1911 · March 17, 2012, 09:25 AM

At least Rock Auto doesn't charge different prices for the same item at different warehouses. I bought some ammo from CTD once, after I got done getting everything from one warehouse there was a savings over Lucky Gunner but probably not enough to pay for my time and aggravation.

Also, I don't care what oil costs, 17.66 is not a reasonable charge for S&H for a box of ammo.

model18 · March 18, 2012, 07:28 AM

I buy ammo from these guys great service, pricing and no rip off on the shipping!

http://www.weaponsworld.com/

jcsturgeon · March 18, 2012, 11:36 AM

I've canceled more than one order once I got to the shipping screen. Sometimes you get there and it's so ridiculous you might as well just buy retail.

DennisRL84 · March 18, 2012, 05:26 PM

I have as well. I dont even bother anymore. They've list my business.

m.p.driver · March 18, 2012, 08:11 PM

I have to echo that sentiment,I've canceled many orders at their checkout page.I'm in the trucking business and their shipping/handling charges are outrageous.

DennisRL84 · March 18, 2012, 08:42 PM

Not that it will likely do any good, but I plan on emailing them this forum link as it grows.

Nico Testosteros · March 18, 2012, 09:06 PM

I won't buy from CTD just because they have to charge sales tax as well as shipping.

**Shane Tuttle** · March 18, 2012, 10:03 PM

This is a perfect model thread on why the rule of if you don't have direct experience, DO.....NOT.....POST!

The ones that have, consider it saved by Grace.

CLOSED

March 13, 2012, 09:40 PM	#1
DennisRL84 Junior member Join Date: March 12, 2012 Posts: 32	cheaper than dirt outrageous fees Has anyone else.found It totally.ridiculous that they now ship frontline 5 warehouses that all have different prices and charge individual shipping fees. It took meabout30 minutes to go back and consolidaye my order to as few shipping warehouses as possible. Still 5 or 6 small items ended up being about $100. $60 total and $40 shipping. I emailed them saying Its ridiculous and their response was very arrogant so I ordered from The Sportsmans Guide. I'm completely done with CTD.

March 17, 2012, 07:50 AM	#11
foghorn leghorn Senior Member Join Date: January 18, 2010 Location: In a Van down by the River Posts: 181	Lucky Gunner or Cabelas when they have a flat rate or free ship. One might have to think we've geared up by now, right? __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Liberate America... Free the Republic -NRA Life Member-

March 17, 2012, 09:25 AM	#12
Cascade1911 Senior Member Join Date: February 27, 2011 Location: Dutchess County, NY Posts: 450	At least Rock Auto doesn't charge different prices for the same item at different warehouses. I bought some ammo from CTD once, after I got done getting everything from one warehouse there was a savings over Lucky Gunner but probably not enough to pay for my time and aggravation. Also, I don't care what oil costs, 17.66 is not a reasonable charge for S&H for a box of ammo. Last edited by Cascade1911; March 17, 2012 at 09:35 AM.

March 18, 2012, 11:36 AM	#14
jcsturgeon Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2009 Posts: 291	I've canceled more than one order once I got to the shipping screen. Sometimes you get there and it's so ridiculous you might as well just buy retail. __________________ The Beatles were wrong, happiness is not a warm gun. It's a new gun.

March 18, 2012, 10:03 PM	#19
Shane Tuttle Staff Join Date: November 28, 2005 Location: Montana Posts: 9,443	This is a perfect model thread on why the rule of if you don't have direct experience, DO.....NOT.....POST! The ones that have, consider it saved by Grace. CLOSED __________________ If it were up to me, the word "got" would be deleted from the English language. Posting and YOU: http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/posting

March 14, 2012, 05:50 AM	#2
model18 Senior Member Join Date: March 14, 2006 Posts: 419	Whenever possible buy local. UPS, FEDX and USPS are WAY too high $$, but then again @$4 a gallon for diesel............that's what happens! Sure takes the fun outta' shootin'......................................................

March 14, 2012, 08:40 AM	#3
chiefr Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2010 Location: AR Posts: 1,401	I do agree the multi-warehouse = multi shipping fees is a poor business model. I too rarely order much from CTD anymore with the exception of ammo which comes from one warehouse. They do have good prices on certain items, however the multi-shipping philosophy will most certainly drive off customers. This is CTD's problem, not the customers.

March 14, 2012, 09:08 AM	#4
DennisRL84 Junior member Join Date: March 12, 2012 Posts: 32	Many companies have multiple warehouses and ship things seperately but it works for them and they dont charge outrageous shipping fees. Hopefully it will effect business and NOT continue much longer.

March 14, 2012, 09:11 AM	#5
DennisRL84 Junior member Join Date: March 12, 2012 Posts: 32	I also dont get how the same item in one warehouse is $10.15 and another warehouse is $17.18. how and WHY would a company sell the exact same items for different prices? My Graduate degree is in business and I still cant fathom this. Bad business model! At this rate the different warehouses might as well be different companies.

March 14, 2012, 11:44 AM	#6
chiefr Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2010 Location: AR Posts: 1,401	Agree with Dennis, I order parts from Numrich and they ship from several warehouses, yet I am charged only one shipping fee. Interesting, I too am an MB.

March 15, 2012, 04:20 PM	#7
Bisquitlips Member Join Date: March 15, 2012 Location: Midwest Posts: 15	I have ordered from CTD for years and just about stopped when they started the mult-warehouse model. And I also have to agree that by the time you pay shipping from one of the "major" on line retailers its no cheaper than making a trip down to one of the big box sporting goods shops for what you need. Of course a guy could say it's really no more expensive either and saves the trip.

March 17, 2012, 07:06 AM	#10
baccusboy Senior Member Join Date: October 30, 2011 Posts: 147	With more states starting to charge tax for online purchases, we may see sales from companies like CTD drying up entirely.

March 18, 2012, 07:28 AM	#13
model18 Senior Member Join Date: March 14, 2006 Posts: 419	I buy ammo from these guys great service, pricing and no rip off on the shipping! http://www.weaponsworld.com/

March 18, 2012, 05:26 PM	#15
DennisRL84 Junior member Join Date: March 12, 2012 Posts: 32	I have as well. I dont even bother anymore. They've list my business.

March 18, 2012, 08:11 PM	#16
m.p.driver Senior Member Join Date: January 25, 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 552	I have to echo that sentiment,I've canceled many orders at their checkout page.I'm in the trucking business and their shipping/handling charges are outrageous.

March 18, 2012, 08:42 PM	#17
DennisRL84 Junior member Join Date: March 12, 2012 Posts: 32	Not that it will likely do any good, but I plan on emailing them this forum link as it grows.

March 18, 2012, 09:06 PM	#18
Nico Testosteros Senior Member Join Date: August 24, 2010 Location: Austin, Tejas Posts: 110	I won't buy from CTD just because they have to charge sales tax as well as shipping.