Outrageous shipping costs

**sparks19** · 07-18-2007, 10:41 AM

ARGHHH I'm so frustrated lol

There is a crib I want and it is quite inexpensive as far as cribs go.... BUT it is only available online.

The crib costs about $180 and has been given great reviews. BUT.... to have it shipped the cheapest way is going to cost..... are you ready for this.....

TWO HUNDRED AND SIXTY BUCKS

The shipping costs MORE than the crib does.

GRRRRR so obviously we are NOT getting that crib. So now we have to find somewhere else to get a crib even though my mother in law gave us a gift card for a crib at babies r us.... but all the "in store" cribs there are over $300 and I am sorry but I am NOT paying that much for a crib. And I know she will be disappointed that she wasn't able to get us the crib.

It's not really that big a deal but it throws a wrench into the plan and I really wanted that crib lol.

GRRRRRR

**wombat2u2004** · 07-18-2007, 10:45 AM

You're kidding !!!!! Where would have this crib you found online come from ??Wom

**catnapper** · 07-18-2007, 10:48 AM

Whats the crib look like? Can you post a link?

I have found some AWESOME cribs at local yard sales and second hand shops. When are you do (I forget

) Cam's already outgrowing his crib, and its in great shape. (oh yeah, its on its lowest setting and already he's developing strong enough arm muscles to push himself up on the bars. It won't be long before he figures out that he can push himself up and over

)

**sparks19** · 07-18-2007, 11:13 AM

Originally Posted by catnapper

Whats the crib look like? Can you post a link?

I have found some AWESOME cribs at local yard sales and second hand shops. When are you do (I forget

) Cam's already outgrowing his crib, and its in great shape. (oh yeah, its on its lowest setting and already he's developing strong enough arm muscles to push himself up on the bars. It won't be long before he figures out that he can push himself up and over

)

Here is the link

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index...uct_skn=786149

I liked it because it was the convertible crib and it wasn't $300 lol.

I am due September 23rd.... so it's coming up soon lol. We are starting to set up the nursery this weekend.

I just CAN'T believe that shipping charge. it's crazy lol

**caseysmom** · 07-18-2007, 11:18 AM

I found the same thing with a stadium seat I wanted and then I found it on amazon and the shipping was cheaper. Try jcpenney.com they routinely offer free shipping or if you go to I think deals.com they have coupons for free shipping.

**JenBKR** · 07-18-2007, 11:18 AM

Originally Posted by sparks19

Here is the link

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index...uct_skn=786149

I liked it because it was the convertible crib and it wasn't $300 lol.

I am due September 23rd.... so it's coming up soon lol. We are starting to set up the nursery this weekend.

I just CAN'T believe that shipping charge. it's crazy lol

The crib I am getting at walmart is a simplicity convertable too, aspen I think is the name. I'll look for the link. They have it in the store, and it's around $130-$150 I think.

**sparks19** · 07-18-2007, 11:20 AM

Originally Posted by JenBKR

The crib I am getting at walmart is a simplicity convertable too, aspen I think is the name. I'll look for the link. They have it in the store, and it's around $130-$150 I think.

OH please do send me the link

I looked on walmart.com last night but I didn't see any simplicity.... of course this was JUST before bedtime lol so it's entirely possible I missed it.

**JenBKR** · 07-18-2007, 11:06 AM

WOW that's crazy. Is that from babies r us online? I am surprised that their cribs are that expensive in store. Well...no maybe I'm not, they are rather expensive there. We actually found our crib at walmart, it's very well made and has all the functions that we were looking for. I haven't even looked at babies r us for anything, since I know they are expensive. Could you get something else with that gift certificate and buy the crib elsewhere?

**sparks19** · 07-18-2007, 11:18 AM

Originally Posted by JenBKR

WOW that's crazy. Is that from babies r us online? I am surprised that their cribs are that expensive in store. Well...no maybe I'm not, they are rather expensive there. We actually found our crib at walmart, it's very well made and has all the functions that we were looking for. I haven't even looked at babies r us for anything, since I know they are expensive. Could you get something else with that gift certificate and buy the crib elsewhere?

Yeah it was babies r us online. And the only reason I even put that on the registry was because it was quite inexpensive and had good reviews and it was the convertible one. But they gouge you with the shipping.

Yes we can get a crib elsewhere.... there is no way I am paying the expensive in store prices for cribs at babies r us lol. but I know my MIL will be disappointed that she wasn't able to get us the crib (that's what the gift card was for) Unfortunately I can't find that particular crib anywhere else

but I will survive lol

**kuhio98** · 07-18-2007, 01:58 PM

Originally Posted by sparks19

The crib costs about $180 and has been given great reviews. BUT.... to have it shipped the cheapest way is going to cost..... are you ready for this.....

TWO HUNDRED AND SIXTY BUCKS

The shipping costs MORE than the crib does.

Unfortunately, we in Alaska are very familiar with this kind of thing. But, you might call them and ask to talk to someone about it to see if there is another way.

One year we wanted to give Vermont maple syrup in unique bottles for Christmas presents. The shipping was outrageous -- twice the price of the syrup. So, I called them and asked if there were other options. One of the workers volunteered to stand in line at the post office and mail it to us which was the cheapest option.

I hate when FedEx and UPS are the only options. Sure, it's easiest for the shipper, but not for the recipient. They just drop things on your porch and leave. Since the porch is covered in snow most of the year...........