Shipping Quote during Checkout for International Orders

[mirakoolz]

Hi Autogeek

pleasure to do business with you guys.

my first order was for about $350 value and it cost $115 to ship to Australia.
ok, fair enough

Second Order, $900 value, $420 to ship to Australia
hmmmm. order cancelled

Third Order, $340 value, $240 to ship to Australia
i got 2 days to cancel. hmmm


my suggestion would be to have shipping estimates during checkouts, rather than having to place the order, confirm payment, wait day(s) for shipping estimate only to find out its way more than anticipated.

but hey, im just One Guy living far far away from you.

just my thoughts

[neat e34]

I also don't like it as I feel guilty.

i.e, if I got an instant automatic quote of $300 I would try removing various items & seeing what made a big difference to the shipping cost.
But when you're asking someone to actually physically remove an item, reweigh your order, see if it can now fit in a smaller box, etc you really don't want to ask too many times...
Think I must have driven Penny crazy last time I ordered!

[sproketser]

Shipping quotes change allot , almost same prices for the $350 . Wonder why , is it because of sizings , weight .

[mirakoolz]

with my limited experience with local courier services, it seems they calculate costs by taking the greater of;

overall box dimensions, or;
overall package weight

so i think keeping the package as light as possible whilst fitting it all into the smallest box possible is the way to guestimate

[Nick McKees37]

Thanks for the suggestion - we're always looking for ways to improve.

As much as we would like to speed up the process and make it easier for you, there are simply too many variables to provide a shipping calculator for international customers - box size, weight, etc. When you submit and order, our international shipping department reviews the order and, in some cases, physically packs the box to ensure everything not only fits in the smallest box possible, but that it will safely arrive as well. Great strides are taken by the international shipping department and our order fulfillment specialists to ensure your package arrives safe and sound - even if you're halfway across the globe!

If you're an international customer and are in need of assistance before placing an order, you can always email our international shipping department directly - international@palmbeachmotoring.net

[dj296]

I also hope that if you guys have free shipping program/offer...it would be fair if we are who lived abroad could get a discount on the shipping cost