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Need to replenish my Cermark supply. Went to LaserBits for pricing and saw that they want a $25 HazMat surcharge. Is this usual? Short of picking it up, is there a way to avoid this surcharge? Also, can someone recommend a source that may not be as pricey.
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Todd
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Anything that contains alcohol will have a shipping surcharge... the carriers don't like shipping flammable stuff.
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Todd,
The CerMark in the aerosol cans is exempt from that hazard materials charge. You will find these cans from most resellers at $74.95. I've seen Jorlink selling them on eBay for $69.95. I purchase them directly from Ferro.
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Just had a quote for some paint I need shipped in. $25 Hazardous charge. They told me it's $25 a box, so it would be in my best interest to order more than one thing.
So I'm guessing $25 is the charge from the shipping folks, not the suppliers marking it up and taking advantage of it.
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Yes, it's the carriers, but I'm not so sure shippers aren't taking advantage of it, just like with any other charge. I believe UPS charges $20/shipment, but a quick Google search shows people charging $25-$30/shipment. Fedex (what i use) recently increased theirs from $20 to $22.50, but I still see non one charging $25 or $30. I guess the companies figure "Hey, I get charged for it, so I pass that charge along to you... plus a little extra for my own trouble." It appears the companies are charging us a premium for the annoyance of having to charge us more money. Isn't that convenient...Originally Posted by Scott Shepherd
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This whole flammable substance thing has gotten me thinking (with tongue severely planted in check). Why am I lasering something that is listed as flammable (and I pay a hefty surcharge to have it shipped to me) after I have diluted it with even more flammable substance (DNA)????? Hummm... makes one wonder.
Todd
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I got a tub from Laser Bits about 6 years ago and paid the $25.00 bucks them... Look at it this way.... The price has NOT GONE UP..... in 6 years.
Never opened it.... Had a major delay in the business.... Only have 20 watts today so I have not tried it yet....
I believe if I add DNA it might still work 6 years later.....
Possibly.....
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