The postage was more expensive than the card.
By DINNERLADY
@lazydaizee (6738)
United Kingdom
February 14, 2024 4:06am CST
I found a really lovely card that I wanted to send somebody, for sale on Amazon. So I went through the usual process of adding the item to my cart. Then I noticed that they wanted me to pay more than twice the amount that the card cost. I looked at it closer to make sure that I had not made a mistake. That was when I noticed that I was being charged for the postage.
I do not mind paying postage where necessary, but I think it is a bit too much when the postage costs more than the item being ordered. Especially something small like a greetings card that would only need a stamp and a large envelope as postage and packing.
9 people like this
8 responses
@LindaOHio (157402)
• United States
14 Feb
They raised their minimum at Amazon from $25 to $35 for free shipping AND you can't use Amazon credits for gift cards anymore!
1 person likes this
@lazydaizee (6738)
• United Kingdom
15 Feb
I did not know this, I will have to watch out in future.
1 person likes this
@LindaOHio (157402)
• United States
15 Feb
@lazydaizee Businesses are making it harder and harder for us! I guess they are all trying to make a buck.
1 person likes this
@lazydaizee (6738)
• United Kingdom
16 Feb
@LindaOHio I think some of them are just getting very greedy.
1 person likes this
@LadyDuck (459514)
• Switzerland
15 Feb
@lazydaizee Most sites offer free shipping if you buy over a certain amount.
1 person likes this
@lazydaizee (6738)
• United Kingdom
15 Feb
I have done this on other sites where you can get free shipping if you buy over a certain amount.
1 person likes this
@lazydaizee (6738)
• United Kingdom
15 Feb
I will have to look out for free shipping options in the future.
1 person likes this
@lazydaizee (6738)
• United Kingdom
16 Feb
So am I, it was lucky that I noticed it in time.
1 person likes this
