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alphakilla · Veteran Member

I need a scope and some .22 cal. pellets but, I don't wanna pay a lot for shipping. For example today I ordered a scope, some pellets and, some chamber oil. It cost $15 but, then the shipping was gonna be $15 too. I cancelled the order pending what happens here. I just can't see paying double cause it's gotta be shipped.

kanyon · Silver Status Member

WHAT......I went tought the order process at Pyd air..
20 tins of pellets $180.00US... Shiping to NZ $234.00US
all up around $800 NZ....
They didnt get my credit card number.... Mad

Pete

alphakilla · Veteran Member

packrat · Senior Member

Some places only charge actual shipping costs (ie; whatever carrier charges them, is what they charge you) THEN there are those places that jack the prices up for shipping. I first came to understand this from buying stuff on EBay.....low price on whatever they're selling, exorbiant prices on shipping. It's not illegal, but I feel like you do, that it's unethical. They figure that if you're ordering from them that you cannot get locally, so they take serious advantage of the situation.... I'm in the same situation as a lot of guys and gals here, I can buy a StormXT or a Quest airgun around here, and Crosman (2 ), Daisy (1) and Gamo(1) as far as pellets go AND THAT'S IT !!! Hell if it wasn't for Wally World I'd be totally S.O.L. Only thing I can suggest that might help is that you have other airgunners in the area, you guys get together and everybody order at once in one order, that should help somewhat with total shipping costs. Me? I b!tch and pi$$ and moan...but in the end I hit the "confirm order" button..I have no choice. other than do without.

alphakilla · Veteran Member

I hear ya, same here. I just wish they had a Pyramid Air or Airguns of Arizona down the street from me, I would be good to go, man!!! I would also be broke as a joke Laughing

I ordered 2 tins of 500 count Crosman Premieres, a scope, and Crosman Silicone chamber oil from Aiguns of Arizona and, the shipping was right at $15. I guess that ain't too bad. I have to tell you though, I'm just really glad to get some good hunting pellets and some chamber oil. I couldn't get either around here. I'm trying to convince the local Dick's Sporting Goods store to order the stuff I need but, that's not working out too good. Crying or Very sad

AK-NOVICE · New Member

New guy here, I was hoping to find an easy answer to the question of shipping charges for stuff but it seems it is a common problem. I recently ordered several guns and a bunch of "stuff" from Airguns of Arizona and they were nice enough to make a phone call to me and suggest cheaper shipping for the order through the regular post office which saved me a bunch of money.

Now I want to order a couple of things they do not carry so I started at Pyramid Air for Daisy and Marksman BB's then added "stuff" for a total of $250. They only offer UPS shipping to Alaska: $160 !!!!!!!!!

Darn it I really like Pyramid Air but that shipping is going to be a killer for ordering from them. Does anyone here know of other suppliers who offer shipping by the US Postal Service?

alphakilla · Veteran Member

Unfortunately, I am new to the shipping thing also. I wish I knew something that could help you. All I can suggest is keep searching and, maybe you'll get lucky. Good luck and, BTW which guns/stuff did you order? It always puts a smile on my face when someone gets what they want Smile

AK-NOVICE · New Member

Darn it this is really sticking in my mind right now.

With the Christmas gift mailing just past everyone here used the USPS flat rate shipping boxes. I'd be in hog heaven if I could find a supplier for pellets (and Daisy/Marksman BB's) who would ship that way and only tack on a reasonable handling charge.

I'll keep looking, and I'll call or email some of the companies trying to find one besides Arizona who will at least ship USPS.

WHEN I find something I'll post and share the information.

packrat · Senior Member

I believe that companies don't use the flat rate boxes simply because then you (the consumer) would know exactly how much it cost ..Businesses that do a big mail-order business make a L O T of money on shipping..If they didn't then they'd be using USPS flat-rate boxes, which they can get for FREE! (and delivered to business! ) Trouble is, those of us that live in places where Wal-Mart is our only source of airguns and accessories, HAVE to pay the inflated rates ....or do without stuff we want/need Evil or Very Mad

donec · Senior Member

I seldom pay for shipping. My wife is rather good at searching the web for free shipping promotional codes and I try to buy from Amazon.com because they often have free shipping. Also a lot of the places I have shopped have free shipping for orders over a given amount. With that said I am new to air guns and have not purchased much on line in the way of air gun supplies. I know I wanted to get some Crosman Pellgunoil but did not because the shipping was more than the oil. I got Gamo oil for 2.99 with free shipping from Gamo. There are a couple sites that often have discount promotion codes and they are Slick Deals and Fatwallet.
http://slickdeals.net/
http://www.fatwallet.com/
My wife says search for "promotion codes" and "free shipping" hope this helps someone.

AK-NOVICE · New Member

I'm still new to all this airgun stuff, with relation to shipping the "gun" issue and weight of pellets is different from the regular internet shipping I am used to.

I have placed three orders with Airguns of Arizona now and unless something goes terribly wrong I plan to stick with them as much as possible. On the first order the products were about $50 cheaper and the shipping $20 less than a big company in the lower 48. The second order for pellets was $80 less for the pellets and $95 less for the shipping.

Being in Alaska alot of companies will only ship UPS 2nd day for the cheapest method and the "free shipping" deals only apply to the lower 48. Airguns of Arizona will ship normal USPS.

I contacted Pyramid by email about shipping and received a reply the next day: they will not ship any guns USPS. They will ship other stuff USPS if you request it on the order form AND send an email excusing them from all liability for damaged or lost orders.

I like Pyramid's web site and product range and will order small stuff from them by 2nd day UPS once in awhile IF the shipping isn't more than the item itself.

packrat · Senior Member

I bought my Crosman 2240 from AOA...they were $10.00 cheaper than anyone else Cool

Ordered it 3 day ups...AOA had it shipped with in just a few hours>>BUT they were $30.00 higher on the NPSS, so I bought it from Pyramyd Air..ya just have to look around..All I have in my vicinity is WallyWorld and let's face it...airguns /supplies are not high on their list Shocked

Davy Jones · Member

Hey alphakilla,

I live in Chesapeake, there is Bob's gun shop here that sells ever pellet made, & just about everything under the sun for air guns, I stumbled on it through the Yellow pages. Also, the walmarts around here are now carrying the Storm XT / Beeman RS2 dual cal sportsman / Quest & many many other's, plus scopes & stuff, must be close to spring time.

Let me know next time before you order something, I'm sure I can get it at the shop & send it to'ya.

Might have to send me a PM, I'm not logging on here that much anymore.