Shipping Rates
I am gearing up to start taking orders for items from my CD collection Tuesday morning at 10AM Pacific, 1/17/23.
It has been a long time—almost 20 years—since I did hands-on mail order sales. I can’t say I am looking forward to it. I do like hearing from people, especially longtime FSM subscribers and customers.
But I don’t like the sheer labor and management of it all.
It’s not hard to imagine: you might have a perfectly reasonable request or inquiry. By all means, make it.
The problem is that, for the person at the other end (soon to be me), dealing with dozens of perfectly reasonable requests becomes kind of head-spinning.
I think the worst thing is when you get panicked calls (or in the old days, faxes) in the middle of the night asking to change something—or inspect a booklet for wrinkles, a disc for scratches, and so on.
Unfortunately, it only takes one or two extremely obsessive–compulsive customers to make the whole experience debilitating.
I have no problem with helping people, and I’m old school in thinking “The Customer is Always Right”—it’s just exhausting having your entire waking life turn into “the cracked jewel box police.”
But it must be done—so I’ll do it!
I think I will copy Screen Archives’ shipping rates. Holy cow, the prices have jumped up since I last did this, especially internationally. What a shame. I’m sorry, but I can’t eat these costs.
So yes, I will be doing international orders, but I can’t do anything about these shipping prices—and I have to say, my least favorite part of mail order was always when people asked me to lie on the customs forms. We used to fib all the time and mark everything as a gift, but I understand they police this now?
All I can say is that I’m sorry people have to deal with this.
I can tell already that my new least-favorite part of this will be people placing orders via Facebook, Twitter, phone calls, text messages, or anything except what I ask: my email. Thanks!
I will make a final announcement tomorrow (Monday) with shipping rates, ordering instructions, etc. See you soon!
Great and informative post. I really appreciate how clearly everything is explained in a simple way. Content like this helps readers understand treatments better. Learning about options such as Tadalafil can be useful for those looking for reliable and easy-to-understand health information.
Hi, I'm a passionate accounting and finance enthusiast interested in expanding my knowledge in taxation and business compliance. GST stands for Goods and Services Tax. It is a single tax system used in India to replace multiple indirect taxes. GST simplifies the process of buying and selling goods and services by maintaining a unified tax structure across the country. It supports smoother business operations and contributes to economic growth. GST has different tax rates for various products, and businesses must register and comply with GST regulations as their turnover increases. GST Training in Dindigul provides structured learning to understand GST concepts, including billing, tax filing, compliance procedures, and practical application for better career opportunities.
Hi, I'm a passionate accounting and finance enthusiast interested in learning Tally to strengthen my career skills. I'm eager to gain practical knowledge in managing financial transactions like sales, purchases, payments, and receipts. Tally is a powerful and user-friendly accounting software that helps generate important reports such as profit and loss statements while also supporting GST and payroll management. I'm looking forward to enrolling in Tally Course in Kanchipuram to gain hands-on experience and build a successful career in the accounting field.
Hi, I’m a passionate web development enthusiast who has completed React JS Training in Hyderbad. I have hands on experience in building modern and interactive web applications using ReactJS.ReactJS is a popular JavaScript library that helps create fast, dynamic user interfaces with reusable components and better performance using a Virtual DOM. I’m eager to enhance my skills and build responsive, user-friendly applications.
I am passionate about improving my communication skills and becoming more confident in speaking English. Spoken English is an important skill that helps us communicate clearly in both personal and professional situations. It focuses on improving vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, fluency, and everyday conversation skills. Learning through Spoken english classes in dindigul helps learners develop confidence, communicate effectively, and use English naturally in different situations.