We got a letter from DHL the other day, informing us that they are increasing their fee's by 5% which XS will be passing along. DHL, while fast, also charges us a daily pickup fee, usually charges customs fees and a bunch of other fees.
XS offers free shipping and other cheaper alternatives, so while DHL might be convenient, we ask for your understanding why its expensive. I can assure you we are doing what we can to bring these costs down.
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by XSteveOI was able to negotiate better overnight pricing for FedEx Priority Overnight from 39.97 down to $32.97. XS does not make profits from shipping so those savings are passed along to you.
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Channel: Carriers & Rates
04-23-2025, 11:07 AM -
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by XSteveOWe are now offering Overnight Saturday on retail orders, which will be available from Thursdays after 2pm through Fridays before 2pm. Unlike our deeply discounted 2nd Day rates, including Saturdays, there is an additional charge for overnight Saturdays ($15.97).
You will find this option under Extra Services tab directly underneath the payment selection section.
Please note: If this service is unavailable in your area from FedEx we will return this fee as a voucher. If...-
Channel: Carriers & Rates
03-21-2023, 10:11 AM -
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by XSteveOFedEx is having issues with its shipping software. We cannot select Saturday deliveries, and Tech Support knows the situation. Depending on how late it goes, I might just ship them 2nd Day Monday delivery.
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Channel: Carriers & Rates
12-08-2022, 12:47 PM -
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by XSteveOUSPS Priority Mail has been temporarily disabled so we can fix a glitch we are having
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Channel: Carriers & Rates
11-22-2022, 11:33 AM -
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by XSteveOEffective Immediately
USPS has drastically increased pricing on everyone. They say it's only because of peak holiday times and will decrease after the holidays but who knows. The service gets slower and the price goes up....LOL
Free Shipping Threshold is now the following
USPS FCM Domestic Free at $50 and above
USPS FCM Canada Free at $75 and above
USPS FCM International Free at $100 and above...-
Channel: Carriers & Rates
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by XSteveODOMESTIC
The USPS has increased its rates which is reflected in our shipping charges and free shipping threshold.
The USPS is still experiencing significant shipping delays across all services.
First Class Mail typically takes 3-5 days but with expected delays, it more realistically can take 2-3 weeks
Priority Mail typically takes 2-3 days but with expected delays, it more realistically can take 1-2 weeks (we've seen some take 2-3 months)
Express typically takes...-
Channel: Carriers & Rates
10-26-2021, 09:28 AM -