mamajosie Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 I was on the verge of placing an order at gothookahs for a 35" KM, some shisha, foil and coals but it looked like the cheapest shipping method was 76.00. Does that seem high? I figured it might be the issue of an oversized item, but that adds more to my total cost than I can justify right now. Would buying a shorter hookah help or are there any vendors who sell KMs with shipping deals? Thanks - Josie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greeknate88 Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 QUOTE (mamajosie @ Jul 7 2008, 10:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I was on the verge of placing an order at gothookahs for a 35" KM, some shisha, foil and coals but it looked like the cheapest shipping method was 76.00. Does that seem high? I figured it might be the issue of an oversized item, but that adds more to my total cost than I can justify right now. Would buying a shorter hookah help or are there any vendors who sell KMs with shipping deals? Thanks - JosieI got a 32" KM from hookahcompany. I shipped it halfway across the country via fedex for 17 dollars or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OC4111 Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 Where are you located? I ordered a 40" KM Exotica and shipping was about $16 via ups ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1v3th3ad Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 (edited) My hookah is supposed to come in today from gothookahs...it is shipped out of concord california.I am in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania with a 9lbs package coming ups ground (36"MZ, KM Hose, 200g Fantasia Kamikaze)...it was about $32 shippingI think its outrageous, but they might be tacking in insurance on the package as welledit:just checked, it was actually $38 for my shipping Edited July 7, 2008 by r1v3th3ad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codename067 Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 Damn 38!?!?! shipping? thats a LOT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamajosie Posted July 7, 2008 Author Share Posted July 7, 2008 I am in TN, so maybe I need to find another vendor. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1v3th3ad Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 ya, I'm wondering if prices were hiked up to compensate for the low prices on the hookahs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cr15p3rz Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 wow i've never paid over 16 dollars on shipping for any of my hookahs, thats just ridiculous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronald_dooley Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 I just bought a 39" KM and some shisha from gothookahs and I paid $27 in shipping. I live in VA, near DC. Even with the extra shipping cost... it's still a lot cheaper than some places are selling KM ice chambers, and besides they have a great reputation, so I decided to go for it.If my hookah gets here in one piece, I'll be happy.- Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voski Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 Call them and ask. That can't be right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimplexCoda Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 I would say order from hookahcompany, i dont remember what my shipping was for the KM but i know it was less than 20 bucks by far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hookah_Bob3 Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 Wow, you guys are paying a lot for shipping. My shipping is normally 6-12 dollars, but I mainly order from companies with cheap shipping (I avoid the expensive ones -- increased shipping is just a way to make more money) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erbaz Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 QUOTE (r1v3th3ad @ Jul 7 2008, 10:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>ya, I'm wondering if prices were hiked up to compensate for the low prices on the hookahs...that's exactly what they are doing, they have great prices but they charge you 5 times what other vendors charge for shipping. total bs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobosap Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 (edited) i payed $12 for 39"KM from gothookahs, but its only crossing 1 state line Edited July 8, 2008 by bobosap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronald_dooley Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 QUOTE (erbaz @ Jul 7 2008, 09:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (r1v3th3ad @ Jul 7 2008, 10:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>ya, I'm wondering if prices were hiked up to compensate for the low prices on the hookahs...that's exactly what they are doing, they have great prices but they charge you 5 times what other vendors charge for shipping. total bs.It's not that bad, imho. As long as we (the customers) don't get screwed in the long run, I don't care if they jack up the shipping price at gothookahs. A large KM ice chamber at gothookahs is going for $80. A similar large KM ice chamber at hookah company goes for like $140!! If gothookah tries to recoup some of their lost profit by tacking on an extra $15 to my shipping... I still save like $50.The math is still favorable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erbaz Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 QUOTE (ronald_dooley @ Jul 8 2008, 01:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (erbaz @ Jul 7 2008, 09:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (r1v3th3ad @ Jul 7 2008, 10:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>ya, I'm wondering if prices were hiked up to compensate for the low prices on the hookahs...that's exactly what they are doing, they have great prices but they charge you 5 times what other vendors charge for shipping. total bs.It's not that bad, imho. As long as we (the customers) don't get screwed in the long run, I don't care if they jack up the shipping price at gothookahs. A large KM ice chamber at gothookahs is going for $80. A similar large KM ice chamber at hookah company goes for like $140!! If gothookah tries to recoup some of their lost profit by tacking on an extra $15 to my shipping... I still save like $50.The math is still favorable.actually hookahcompany had it for $109.99 but it is no longer on their website. maybe they ran out or I am not seeing it. HC is a more reputable company, they've been around for years now. GH is great now that they've been in bus for a month or 2 but lowering prices and jacking up shipping is a marketing trick that is used to lure you in and is a cheap shot imho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeypas Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 My shipping to canada from gothookahs was $30 or $32 can't remember, which is well, unfortunately, what other companies charge, so even though its alot, i dont think they upped their price on shipping. (USPS) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kvtaco17 Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 when i ordered my 48" MZ shipping ti IL was ony $17... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookah hippie Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 Shipping kills I ordered from three different companies last night and got the shaft on shipping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronald_dooley Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 QUOTE (erbaz @ Jul 8 2008, 11:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (ronald_dooley @ Jul 8 2008, 01:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (erbaz @ Jul 7 2008, 09:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (r1v3th3ad @ Jul 7 2008, 10:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>ya, I'm wondering if prices were hiked up to compensate for the low prices on the hookahs...that's exactly what they are doing, they have great prices but they charge you 5 times what other vendors charge for shipping. total bs.It's not that bad, imho. As long as we (the customers) don't get screwed in the long run, I don't care if they jack up the shipping price at gothookahs. A large KM ice chamber at gothookahs is going for $80. A similar large KM ice chamber at hookah company goes for like $140!! If gothookah tries to recoup some of their lost profit by tacking on an extra $15 to my shipping... I still save like $50.The math is still favorable.actually hookahcompany had it for $109.99 but it is no longer on their website. maybe they ran out or I am not seeing it. HC is a more reputable company, they've been around for years now. GH is great now that they've been in bus for a month or 2 but lowering prices and jacking up shipping is a marketing trick that is used to lure you in and is a cheap shot imho.Again... I don't care if I save money overall. It's the bottom line that matters, right? I mean, if you pay $50 less overall, are you really going to be upset that the shipping was $15 more? Think logically, man... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1v3th3ad Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 I'm just looking at the dif. in rates people got and think I got the short end on shipping...$38 dollars when IL is 6hrs away and it was $17...and to canada from ca +the charge that you get with shipping over the border, only $32...damn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamajosie Posted July 9, 2008 Author Share Posted July 9, 2008 Just wanted to update that I did order from gothookahs and got a better shipping rate than the 76.00 I initially saw on the site - I also posted this same info on another thread about this company just to clarify my experience and that I don't think they are intentionally trying to jack up the shipping. At first I only ordered a hookah since it was much more reasonable for one item, but then emailed to let them know I would have bought more but the shipping was way too high. I got an email and a call at home from Chuck and he explained that they are having trouble with the shipping calculator on their site and each item added adds shipping as though it was a separate order and that is why it went so high. He helped me reorder and got the shipping down to about 32.00 for a large order (I am in rural TN so probably some of you would still do much better) and he still honored the 15% off code that expired a couple days ago for my additional items, so I am very happy with this company and the customer service couldn't have been better. When I got on the site today with Chuck on the phone, the problem appeared to be fixed, so if you were considering an order with them, please try again or give Chuck a call. Once my order arrives, I will post a vendor review, but I just wanted to let you all know that they are not trying to gouge people on shipping or anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1v3th3ad Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 wish I woulda known that before I payed $38 for shipping... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voski Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 QUOTE (r1v3th3ad @ Jul 9 2008, 05:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>wish I woulda known that before I payed $38 for shipping...Email or call him. I would be shocked if he didn't offer to do something to reimburse you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1v3th3ad Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 well the hookah came in and the vase came shattered, so he is sending a new one to me(including shipping) free of charge, so I dunno...I'm afraid to ask...they have been great to me so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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