vonion
Newbie
Not sure if it is allowed to discuss here, but I just got a quote from Sherry for my 35cron Ver.1. An full overhaul is $145 tag and result in $186.1 in total. Despite of 8% sale tax in NY, the shipping is $29 via UPS Ground?
I know I'm not talking about big money but still, most this kind of service just charge $5~$10 for the shipping.
Am I the first one had question about it?
I know I'm not talking about big money but still, most this kind of service just charge $5~$10 for the shipping.
Am I the first one had question about it?
Chriscrawfordphoto
Real Men Shoot Film.
She insures the lens for its full replacement value when shipping, and a 35 Summicron is $1500-$2000 used now. That is why the shipping costs so much.
kokoshawnuff
Alex
I'd cringe about paying $29 for shipping, but if you're set on using Sherry and she's set on using UPS then you're stuck. No harm in asking her to send via USPS flat rate
Edit: also I just checked FedEx and a ground shipment across the country with insurance for $2000 is only $23, and ups is typically cheaper than FedEx
Edit: also I just checked FedEx and a ground shipment across the country with insurance for $2000 is only $23, and ups is typically cheaper than FedEx
vonion
Newbie
OK, can't blame if she did that. But next time I'd certainly mail a prepaid label along with the lens
vonion
Newbie
You think I didn't try
She has quite a personality .... Anyway, temping to see my lens back and experience the legend...lol
roundg
Well-known
29USD must include the insurance fee. Nothing wrong with that.
$29 for a one pound box is way high. Never have been a fan of people that jack up shipping. A business that ships often can get far cheaper insurance than the freight companies charge, also. Those rates are rip offs. Buy insurance from insurance companies, not shipping companies...
muser53
MUSER53
She insures the lens for its full replacement value when shipping, and a 35 Summicron is $1500-$2000 used now. That is why the shipping costs so much.
+1, not to mention her work is super and done right the first time around!
+1, not to mention her work is super and done right the first time around!
Shutterspark
The perpetual new guy.
There's no denying Sherry's quality work, but that's only $10 less than how much she charged me to ship my M5 back to Japan. How much does UPS charge to insure?