A word on shipping:
I received my first order from Drew a while back. I think it is pretty darn easy to define $10.00...
$5.65 ($4.95 + $0.70) for Priority + Tracking which is how my package came to me.
$1.50 packaging materials - Hard plastic container, soft interior individual packing, etc.
$2.85 Order Handling - Processed and checked my items. Made sure my battery worked by testing it himself before packing it up, pulled the bottles of juice I ordered and packed them up. Then packed it all together, then packed that inside a hard container, then packed that inside a USPS shipping container, then labelled it and either had it picked up, or drove and dropped it off at the post office.
Total: $10.00 - and that was just tallying Handling to make it come out even.
So, anyone who thinks $10.00 is a little too high is not taking into account that there is a reason *why* Drew is cheaper and accesible than his competition for what his products are. He is actually showing where he is making up for his shipping and handling costs...
Whereas most vendors simply charge higher prices, and tack on a little extra so they can absorb the packaging and handling into the cost of the item. So all you ever see is the actual shipping cost from the shipping company. However, they are getting that money from you to cover their time, packaging, and handling costs believe you me.
Take care,
- Hap
Not only that, but other places with "free shipping" charge more per ITEM. By elimiating frivolous small orders, Drew is able to keep price lower
overall.
Here are two recent orders I compared with nhaler vs another "free shipping" vendor (who I actually like and trust):
Attys
$9 vs. $10
Batteries
$11.50 vs. $15
Liquids
Custom USA made $0.60 per ML
vs. $0.67 per ml standard liquid
So compare these two orders:
1 starter kit (2 batteries, 2 attys, 5 carts, 1 charger, 2 6ml liquid samples)
5 spare attys
2 spare batteries
1 passthru
30ml HIGH VOLTAGE liquid
10% discount code
$131.85 from Nhaler.com
Over $100, so free shipping
1 starter kit (2 batteries, 2 attys, 5 carts, 1 charger, 1 pre-filled cart)
5 spare attys
2 spare batteries
1 passthru
30ml factory-made liquid
$156.93 from other trusted vendor
Free shipping
$25.08 LESS from nhaler.com!! Even without the 10% off it was $146.50 from nhaler.com.
So, no, you don't want to order a $6 sampler by itself and spend $10 shipping. So, place larger orders with Drew!!
Drew - maybe consider sending first-time customers a $10 coupon for their future order over $100? That way, they can confidently order a small sampler under $100, get hooked on your awesome liquids and get their $10 shipping charge back for that first smaller order? It'll probably get more people to try you out and pay for itself in followup orders. Just a thought!