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Old 03-18-2009, 09:15 PM   #1
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Default Shipping charges from DDM Tuning

Have you ever been tempted to buy a set of headlights from DDM only to be turned off by the shipping charges?

I know I have... but I finally ordered them anyway.

I got an e-mail the other day which said they were on the way and had a tracking number. When I tracked it I see that the package weighs 46lbs!
I always thought lights were maybe 5lbs each so the package would be under 20lbs.
Just for grins I got a ups quote for shipping a package from their zip code to mine. Know what? It was very close to the amount they quoted me.

So keep in mind, a set of Depos, with CCFL AE's, and Lamin-x weighs 46 lbs packed to ship. And DDM Tuning gave me a fair price for shipping.
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wow, those are some heavy lights ~23 pounds each? maybe less if the weight of the packaging is included but still
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Old 03-19-2009, 01:23 AM   #3
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I'll weigh the lights when they get here. Packaging should be a lot of the weight, but who knows?
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I just typed in my zip and it said UPS ground was $48.18

I send some very heavy boxes UPS and that's about what it costs.

But I can't imagine those lamps would be very heavy.

Hopefully they are adding some insurance too.
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Old 03-19-2009, 01:49 AM   #5
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They ship the lights in a box that is at least a 2 ft cube, filled with packing material, to prevent damage. That is an oversized box for UPS, and qualifies for extra charges.
According to them, they had to pack that way, due to too many damage claims in transit.
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Ah yes, the oversize thing. Thats it.
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I priced the M3 bumper shipped on DDM yesterday and they wanted $70. Surprising but I'll have to pay it. It's still cheaper than getting it anywhere else.
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http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1194077

This looks like the same product, is from a reputable dealer and is a few bucks cheaper...
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http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1194077

This looks like the same product, is from a reputable dealer and is a few bucks cheaper...
$174 shipped, not bad. Thanks a lot!
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Funny how shipping costs over $40, when buying a tisher bumper costs only $15 for shipping
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The box weighs 24lbs, but they were charged for 46 lbs for the reson Wolferj said. Anyway they were not ripping me off at all with the charges. I think some places work the shipping charges into the price of their product, though.
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The box weighs 24lbs, but they were charged for 46 lbs for the reson Wolferj said. Anyway they were not ripping me off at all with the charges. I think some places work the shipping charges into the price of their product, though.
Yea I learned from my eco class that businesses that say "buy 1 get 1 free", usually incorperate the cost of the free item into the price that you're paying. So if you usually buy shampoo for $1.50 ea, and the next day, it says BOGO, the price of the first one should be really close to $3, or even higher. It's another marketing tactic that helps businesses sell that 1 extra item.
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