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Posted By: chris

Mastro uses UPS, so USPS is not an option. Scott is correct - Mastro uses a private insurance company for their items which covers inbound/outbound shipments. For a package that weighs one pound, $15 for ground or $25-$30 for 2nd day would be more than enough to cover actualy costs(considering they get a discount from UPS) with a healthy 30-50% 'handling' charge. My point is this, assuming the cards are sent 2nd day, the actual 2nd day charge is about $16-$17 their cost. I am getting charged 200% (or $30+) for 'handling'. Furthermore, I spent about 10K with Mile Hile earlier this year on multiple items totaling 2-3 pounds in weight. I was charged $30 for overnight shipping via FedEx. REA in April, same thing, about 7K spent, $25 for 2nd day service.

At some point it starts to near a boiling point...asinine shipping charges, 20% premium, and average consignment rates...

Again, sorry for the rant...its just a little frustrating. I don't mind them making 10...20...percent, make it 30 even on handling charges assisting them offset outside insurance costs, employment, etc...but 200% is excessive.

chris