Free shipping or discount

[chronoaug]

Discount would make it easier so you don't have to have people asking about international shipping, or you trying to discount them on shipping since it's normally free (like $8 off or something). Maybe having shipping levels (cheaper for more $$$ order). People may be more inclined to order more items.



edit laguy beat me to it

 

[Tooch4321]

discount, discount, discount, i never have a problem paying for shipping it all gets to delivered to my office anyways...

 

[g.re]

Living outside ConUS, I'd rather have a discount. Why don't you also try something like the point system used by Hanon?

 

[LA Guy]

I know that this is more of a pain, but USPS priority is the way to go. Super fast, and cheaper than UPS to boot. People recognize that the tracking sucks, but they are willing to sacrifice this for 2-3 day reliable shipping. Revolveclothing.com uses this, and I have to say that there are times I've used them just because I know that even in Moscow, ID, I will get the stuff I order within a few days at latest. I would not underestimate the power of impatience.

Originally Posted by Mauro

shipping inside the U.S. for ground which typically is 2 to 3 days around 8.00
Anything more than that is no more over night than 34.00

Now international is another story it starts at 30.00 and goes up to 100.00

 

[why]

People complain about shipping because complaining about prices is so passÃ

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In reality, though, it's easier to complain about shipping. Who ever says 'Your price is 5% too high for me'? Most people just shop around for a cheaper alternative...besides, asking for 5% sounds really ******* cheap.

 

[djs488]

I would say larger discount, because people may want to choose a faster shipping method than whatever FREE shipping is covered. Once again, 15-20% off looks way better than 8% and free shipping.

 

[TxdoHawk]

Discount. Honestly, anyone who complains about paying for shipping on such a steep discount is either:

- Getting it shipped to where it's expensive enough that they wouldn't get free shipping anyway.

or

- Too price-sensitive to be a regular customer.

That said, I agree with others about considering free shipping for orders over $x. I would make x low enough that two pairs of all but the cheapest jeans qualify, this would be a good price point motivator for extra online sales. Make it available with the discount, but only if the price is over x after the discount.

 

[Mauro]

I hear what everyone is saying but this fall and for sure spring 09 things cost more.
Shipping clothing food etc
I only can eat so much. I do have a business to run.

Is somone going to make a poll or what???? Fok you have let two comments so I know you are in front of a computer..WTF!?!

 

[LA Guy]

Originally Posted by Mauro

I hear what everyone is saying but this fall and for sure spring 09 things cost more.
Shipping clothing food etc
I only can eat so much. I do have a business to run.

Is somone going to make a poll or what???? Fok you have let two comments so I know you are in front of a computer..WTF!?!

Done.. Satisfied

OPTION 3 OPTION 3

 

[TyCooN]

20% Discount!

 

[Get Smart]

Discount

plus shipping options....like LAG mentioned, USPS priority is so much faster for us west coasters than UPS and costs less too usually.

 

[Orange]

discount. It's not like shipping is going to be free internationally anyways.

 

[Jay-D]

Discount + shipping minimums.

We use USPS priority for all shipping, even international. With international, you can typically track a package via the US customs number. For US, delivery confirmation seems to work for our customers.

 

[Doctor Quack]

+1 on the USPS Priority, mostly because they work on Saturdays. UPS just taunts you with the tracking info when the package arrives at the local UPS distribution center on a Friday evening and then sits in the warehouse until Monday morning.

I'd also prefer a higher discount over free shipping.

 

[timpoblete]

+2 USPS. Priority Mail Flat Rate Box (regardless of weight of the contents, so jam all that stuff in there) = $9.30 online to anywhere in the US.