Macy's is out of their mind
By NJ Chicaa
@NJChicaa (115913)
United States
June 12, 2019 4:51pm CST
I have a $50 Macy's gift card. I NEVER go to Macy's so I didn't know what to use it on. I just decided to use it to order my favorite facial moisturizer--Clinique Moisture Surge Extra gel. I went with the 1.7 ounce jar because it was $39. I figured the gift card would cover that and the tax. . . and it almost did. The final price was $52 and change.
Then I noticed that they were charging me $10.95 for 5-7 day shipping. $10.95 for a tiny jar of gel. HELL to the NO on that one!
As much as I hate the mall, I'll go there myself and buy the moisturizer and maybe something else with the $50 gift card. I'm not wasting $11 on shipping for a tiny item.
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@MarshaMusselman (38616)
• Midland, Michigan
12 Jun 19
Good idea. At least you caught that before finalizing the order.
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@MarshaMusselman (38616)
• Midland, Michigan
12 Jun 19
@NJChicaa it's one thing if you have to drive far to get it in person but if it's nearby you may as well get your money's worth off that gift card.
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@NJChicaa (115913)
• United States
13 Jun 19
@MarshaMusselman I was hoping to just avoid the hassle of the mall but not for $11.
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@kobesbuddy (74420)
• East Tawas, Michigan
12 Jun 19
That's terribly dishonest, charging almost $11.00 for shipping on a tiny jar of gel! Because of their constantly need to the mailing system, they get 'discounts galore' for sending these items
I paid $5.00 shipping on a used, paperback book:( The book was less than two dollars!
I paid $5.00 shipping on a used, paperback book:( The book was less than two dollars!1 person likes this
@NJChicaa (115913)
• United States
12 Jun 19
@kobesbuddy We all have to figure out how much we value something. I can buy this stuff in the physical store and not pay for shipping.
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@kobesbuddy (74420)
• East Tawas, Michigan
12 Jun 19
@NJChicaa I did pay $5.00 shipping for that used book, I really wanted the book!
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@scarlet_woman (23465)
• United States
13 Jun 19
i haven't been to macy's since..1986? thereabouts.
this was the manhatten one-the clerks were so snooty..never again.
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@snowy22315 (169582)
• United States
13 Jun 19
I don't blame you for that one..sometimes shipping costs are ridiculous..when I order my cat bed..I think I am going to go to a pick up location because other wise I bet they will try to gouge me with the shipping.
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@Tina30219 (81539)
• Onaway, Michigan
12 Jun 19
Heck no I would not waste that amount on shipping
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@CinnamonGrl (7083)
• Santa Fe, New Mexico
13 Jun 19
I don't think I've bought anything from Macy's in a long time! I would if someone gave me a gift card though, of course! And I'd probably choose some luxury item I don't normally get myself. That shipping charge is INSANE! I don't know where they get off charging that. I'm glad you have a Macy's close enough to go to instead
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@RasmaSandra (73199)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
13 Jun 19
I totally agree with you that is crazy to charge that amount for shipping a small jar. Hope you can get something great with the rest of the money.
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@spiderdust (14741)
• San Jose, California
12 Jun 19
I hear you. I have a Sephora gift card and was going to buy something through their website (getting SB at the same time too), but I think it's going to be cheaper for me to brave the mall. 
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