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Screwed up times we live in....

Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2024 8:21 am
by fortyshooter
And being nice using word screwed but you know what I mean! https://www.amazon.com/Craftsman-CMXGZB ... merReviews

Was going to order this tool carrier rack for my utility tractor I keep at my range until I saw the shipping cost at $49.99 ! Damn if I pay almost half what it cost to ship!!!! :evil: Oh well back to picking up some steel and doing more fabricating!

Re: Screwed up times we live in....

Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2024 8:37 am
by markiver54
I'm guessing you're not a "Prime" member? Yes, the membership is not cheap either, but we have ordered so many things from Amazon that it has paid off.

Re: Screwed up times we live in....

Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2024 8:46 am
by BigAl52
Im a prime member and that item is not a prime item. Still charging the 49 dollar shipping

Re: Screwed up times we live in....

Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2024 8:47 am
by Cowboy Gun Fan
I agree, Prime has been well worth the cost to us, but that said, I fully agree "Screwed up times we live in....".

Seeing it's a Craftsman, it may be worth checking with your local dealer, like Lowes for example. They may be able to order it for no shipping cost.

Re: Screwed up times we live in....

Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2024 8:51 am
by markiver54
BigAl52 wrote:
Wed Feb 21, 2024 8:46 am
Im a prime member and that item is not a prime item. Still charging the 49 dollar shipping
Wow, I see that now!
I ordered a large set of side steps for my 4Runner and even they were free shipping. That IS outrageous for shipping cost. :shock:

Re: Screwed up times we live in....

Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2024 10:58 am
by fortyshooter
We are Prime members but no free shipping on that item and it did have a good discount on it you might not get at local box store.

However that item gave me the plan I will use to build my own cheaper. Don't think that fabric bag would last very long so I am going to use one of those tuff plastic tool tubs. The tub and frame will be removable if needed. The FUN begins!

Re: Screwed up times we live in....

Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2024 11:24 am
by daytime dave
Forty, as I was reading this thread, I was going to suggest you use that design as a guide.
I'll be looking forward to what you come up with.

Re: Screwed up times we live in....

Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2024 11:24 am
by GunnyGene
I used to order some things from Amazon and was a prime member for a few years. Quit using them about 3 years ago. If I can't get what I want at a local b&m I don't need it.

Re: Screwed up times we live in....

Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2024 3:22 pm
by Mags
Probably ships on a pallet. Pallet and lift fees jack up the shipping costs.

Re: Screwed up times we live in....

Posted: Thu Feb 22, 2024 10:12 pm
by The Happy Kaboomer
Since Sears sold/lost the Craftsman trademark .....Expect junk from anywhere to bear that name......Lotsa stuff from cross the pond.