The Truth About Fishing Tackle Shipping Costs (Behind The Scenes)
- By: Joseph Simonds
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Want to go behind the scenes and see how tackle stores and big-box retailers are charging for shipping tackle?
We’ve had a ton of questions regarding how some of our shipping costs are so low while others (like shipping a fishing rod) can be so much.
So we decided to go behind the scenes to show you the exact costs for shipping everything from rods, reels, lures, chum, and more.
We also go into one of the ways that big-box retailers are overcharging on some items to be able to offer free shipping on others.
Check it out below!
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The Truth About Fishing Tackle Shipping Costs [VIDEO]
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You can follow the timestamped table of contents here:
- 0:56 – Being transparent about shipping costs in the tackle industry
- 1:38 – Amazon’s shipping cost increases 57% in one year
- 3:37 – Paying for shipping (& handling???)
- 4:27 – Insider pricing versus public pricing
- 5:26 – The shipping costs you’ll pay on our site
- 6:25 – Same lures online at a different tackle shop (see the shipping cost difference)
- 8:29 – Shipping reels (what it costs you and what it costs us)
- 9:34 – We’re open to listening to your feedback
- 10:09 – Options for changes that are best for you?
- 12:15 – You won’t believe what goes into shipping a fishing rod
- 14:39 – The rules for shipping big items
- 16:04 – Chum shipping costs and the future of our chum
- 18:35 – Our turnaround on shipping tackle and moving fulfillment in-house
- 20:39 – The ability to come pick up your tackle in Winter Haven
- 23:35 – Please send us some feedback on the shipping situation
- 25:56 – If you don’t want to post your suggestion public, please email us!
- 27:29 – We don’t charge for overhead, staffing, or packaging
Conclusion
With the rise in shipping costs (for all online retailers), we will continue to see changes in shipping policies for many online shops.
But we want to make sure our members help call the shots!
Do you have any feedback or suggestions on the shipping costs of tackle?
Let me know down in the comments!
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Thanks for the explanation 100% satisfied
I like the product discounts. Maybe 20% on big ticket items, 10 on lures? I don’t think you should be losing money on the shipping.
I really appreciate your candor about this process. My background is strictly on the consumer side. Overall, shipping is unavoidable. A few points and opinions:
– While I appreciate you guys trying to help out members and other consumers, I think selling for a loss is not sustainable for your company. If applicable, you might consider a minimum shipping charge too.
– If the shipping costs are more visible on your site, even with small examples maybe, consumers may not balk as much at a shipping cost as much with shipping just one item. However, if someone reeeeally just needs one thing, then it is what it is. Personally, I try to plan ahead and stock up when I can. (Today I have enough gear for another pandemic haha!)
– I really like the 20% discount, because it helps to offset the shipping cost. I’m happy to support the club and your business. I’m willing to pay more for shipping as costs increase and retain the 20% discount.
Hey Joe & Luke,
I run my business exactly as you described some doing it: I have added handling fees on small orders and free shipping over $75. If I was in the tackle business and everyone was ordering 1 pack of lures and just paying actual shipping charges, it would not work because my time and labor would be high and profits low. I don’t describe this as overcharging at all. It’s a real service (not ticketmaster digital-fake service fee) or free service if you meet mins. I have to charge more on the single item orders to make the service/packaging part of it work. For me, I can also even things out because my digital teaching courses are in the store. This can get people up to free shipping level and obviously the shipping cost and labor is less on digital. Since you stated you are willing to loose a little on each sale in shipping costs, you could also consider a flat rate or progressive flat rate that scales up or down based on weight, size, or price. Rods could get a surcharge that keeps the other prices in check, especially like free shipping over 75 and bulky items have a $10 surcharge direct from carrier. Offer an obtainable free shipping zone and I can’t imagine not seeing your order totals go up. Way to survey your audience!
Jeff
I feel a real sense of community with you guys. So, when I shop with you I feel like I’m shopping local. Inflation is here, whether we like it or not, And you guys keeping costs down for all of us is greatly appreciated! Thanks
I love the fact that you guys are up-front and hands-on with the members. I know shipping cost’s across the board are on the rise. Prices on everything continue to climb as supply remains slow and the demand remains high. A 20 %, across the board discount is very generous all things considered. I like an incremental incentive discount system personaly. One spends up to say $50 they get 5 % off, 51-100 10% until the discount limit is reached. Some exceptions for say when combos are bought together it warrants a better deal.
I didn’t hear any mention of the cost of returns and refunds your’s or the other companies, that can make or break a day’s sales. Or did I miss it?
Great vid. Keep the 20% member discount. I’d rather just pay whatever it cost to get it shipped
Same here.
I get it. One point is if you burn a gallon of gas to go to bass pro or dicks, that’s $3 that people don’t think about.
Also your time. That’s the point of paying shipping. So you don’t burn gas and waste time that you could be fishing. Great job guys ♡
I love the fact that you’ve been willing to at least address the issue of shipping. I get it, businesses have to make money or go under. It’s a good reason to try to buy local, if you have a store that’s not a national chain. We all balance the cost, pay shipping, or buy local.
Good job covering the issue!!
Thank you, Philip! We appreciate you buddy.
Hi Joe & Luke – I never doubted your shipping charges, however I figured out it’s best to buy multiple items to make the shipping costs worthwhile. If I only need one item, I’ll hold off until I need 2 or more to make the discount worth it to cover the shipping cost.
Thank you so much, Martin!