If you like to shop online but hate shipping charges there is a way to keep them in line; fewer but larger orders.

There are multiple methods of calculating shipping charges, but the most common method is to use the carrier's shipping chart. Each carrier establishes a processing fee based on the origination of the shipment and the area being shipped to. Then the shipping fee increases based the weight of the entire order. Normally, as the weight increases the total shipping cost increases only slightly. Using the example of a 5 lb item that ships from our distribution facility to New Jersey it would cost $11.73 to ship via FedEx Home delivery at today's rate. If you were to order two 5 lb items the shipping would increase to $12.94, only $1.21 more. Your location and requested method of shipping will have an impact on the actual amount of your individual order read more…

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