BRS Shipping Fees Excessive

[Myka]

I won't order anything from the US unless the vendor will ship via USPS as well. I was burned with a $64 UPS brokerage bill 3 months after receiving a $110 used skimmer. HOWEVER, Bulk Reef Supply is the exception! I have received many orders from BRS that are shipped via UPS, and BRS has always taken care of the UPS brokerage fees. I find their shipping is rather reasonable in comparison to other companies in the US, and their prices are often lower than Canadian companies as long as I order several items at a time. Keep in mind our dollar it pretty much on the par right now, so that helps BRS look even better.

Originally Posted by Spiny

personally before I order anything from the US, I compare the prices with canadian businesses. When and only when it's less expensive in the US do I order there. Most of the time I go local, except with BRS... for some reason their prices are stilll competitive after brokerage and shipping. Keep it up BRS!

That's exactly what I do. I also don't order any electrical products from the US because it is too costly to ship back for warranty issues. If you buy a US product it is warrantied in the US.

Originally Posted by fencer

I am not sure why BRS does not want to use USPS. They don't say why either...correct me if I am wrong

Page 1, post #9. It was you in fact that asked why no USPS, and snarkys (BRS) replied to you.