Shipping Steel is getting out of control

[Fiddleback]

So I stopped buying my A2 from Pops because Tool Steel Services of California gives shipping for free on orders over a certain amount. Its low too, $180 I think, definitely under $200. Thats easy to reach when ordering steel. They also have 6' bars of certain lengths and a 6' bar usually gives me an additional profile over two 3' bars.

Now Pops has had to raise their prices for shipping 4' bars because UPS calls the package oversized. I was just quoted $76.02 for 4 bars of Nitro V and 15 belts. No can do.

So, is there anywhere y'all know that ships Nitro V for free over a certain amount or is at least reasonable?

Also, just for having good information here, are there other steel suppliers that ship free over a certain amount?

Thanks!

 

[timos-]

alphaknifesupply doesnt stock nitro V but they do have free shipping and I have been making do with the 23-1/2" lengths. Getting the extra profile or two isnt worth the shipping cost anymore.

 

[Seedy Lot]

NJSB shipping has been resonable for a while.

 

[Fiddleback]

This is the website of the company that ships for free over $180 ish, and also has 6' bars. But they really only carry tool steels...

Tool Steel Service of California, Inc.

Tool Steel Service of California is a premier distributor of Tool Steel, Low Carbon Steel, Drill Rod, & Precision Ground Flat Stock. Buy Tool Steel online!

toolsteelservice.com

 

[Bill DeShivs]

Anything will ship free, if the price is high enough.

 

[GRapp]

Anything will ship free, if the price is high enough.

Exactly. It's built into the sale price. One just needs to shop for the best deal.

 

[Fiddleback]

Anything will ship free, if the price is high enough.

Post a link. How much do I have to spend?

 

[Bill DeShivs]

Post a link. How much do I have to spend?

Cost of the material, plus shipping!

 

[Taz]

Oh, Pops usually refunds the difference. If you are getting belts and steel, they may need to do 2 boxes. Or they may be able to cut down to 24" for you. Call them and double check! I usually get a good bit refunded back with actual shipping costs from them.

Jantz had a set steel shipping rate, too ($18 IIRC).

NJSB redid their shipping rate last fall or Spring (I think??) to make it more economical. I was just getting the 24" bars instead of 36" because 36" doubled the shipping rate to around $45-$50 versus $20 or so and when I checked last, it was OK to get the 3' bars where I didn't get hit with the extra shipping costs.