Have you noticed a rise in shipping and freight rates recently? It's not just your imagination. Every October ushers in holiday carrier rate increases, and this year is no exception. Along with the 7.8% increase in July, 2024 from USPS, this carrier has again increased their rates 7.8%+ on October 6, 2024 for the holiday season, and another one is expected in December, 2024. Also, rate increases from FedEx and UPS are expected latter part of October, 2024, with another one expected in January 2025. While these increases are aimed towards efficiency in operations and holiday time transit, the rates NEVER decrease, or re-tool back to a lower rate.
We have re-negotiated our carrier contracts for 2024-2025, though carrier rates are intrinsically formidable now, and we are doing our best to keep SOME FREE USA shipping active. You will notice some changes in checkout 🛒 where weight limits have been reduced. All carrier increases coming within the next 8 weeks will finalize transit charges, and at that time, we will post our new shipping protocol in December, 2024, with every attempt to keep some FREE USA shipping active.
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