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Cowlinn
01-12-2009, 07:48 PM
When companies offer FREE Delivery, on all orders, i'm always skeptical about this...is it genuinely free, or included in the price?
I don't like being conned :D:D
BeerFunk
01-12-2009, 07:50 PM
Well, it's free to you, yes, but the company still has to pay for it, and ultimately that means you pay for it :)

It certainly worked for Play.com, I wish others would follow their example!
wensleydale
01-12-2009, 07:57 PM
yes, its included in the price, but its a lot easier to see the total cost so i am all in favour of it.
Charlie Brown
01-12-2009, 08:40 PM
Agreed.
rob1963
01-12-2009, 11:02 PM
Virtually nothing's free these days.

It's a bit like the supermarket offers which say "buy one get one free" You not getting one item free, you're getting two items for half price!

:D :D :D
Cowlinn
01-12-2009, 11:39 PM
Virtually nothing's free these days.

It's a bit like the supermarket offers which say "buy one get one free" You not getting one item free, you're getting two items for half price!

:D :D :D

And they're FORCING you to buy two :eek: :eek: :D :D
rob1963
01-12-2009, 11:42 PM
And they're FORCING you to buy two :eek: :eek: :D :D

Indeed...it's a disgrace!

:D
Mark Wild
02-12-2009, 12:28 AM
When companies offer FREE Delivery, on all orders, i'm always skeptical about this...is it genuinely free, or included in the price?
I don't like being conned :D:D

Indeed, it's all a big conspiracy and you're going to get well and truly shafted.
Marc J
02-12-2009, 09:31 AM
It's obviously included in the price of the goods, although some are "loss leaders" and picking and choosing these can save you money if the delivery is free.

I specialise in setting up e-commerce sites for clients, and as soon as free delivery is considered the next comment is always "but we'll have to increase the prices" :)
BeerFunk
02-12-2009, 09:35 AM
It's more likely that you'd receive free delivery on orders over a certain amount, like £50 or £100. I have to admit that I tend to consider buying other items in this case, but it is an annoyance. Of course, companies who still charge postage even when you're spending £100+, I think are missing out on sales.

And don't even get me started on on Amazon's Super Saver Super Slow delivery.. ::(
Creature
02-12-2009, 12:25 PM
And don't even get me started on on Amazon's Super Saver Super Slow delivery..

Still waiting :(:(