As some of my mainland friends tell me, it’s the cost of living in Paradise.... ugh! Hard to swallow especially when the cost of a product is cheaper than the shipping costs! I run into it all the time in business. That’s why I try to do business with companies that are willing to ship USPS. Unfortunately A LOT of campanies still don’t.
This year I had to be creative to take advantage of some of the Black Friday Sales. When offered free shipping, I had them send my order to my son on the mainland. It’s a hassle but he’s willing to reship through USPS.
After many years of buying and shipping stuff I’ve gotten used to the shipping costs (more like numb) BUT what really gets under my skin is when free shipping is offered ONLY to the Continental US. The disclaimer, Alaska and Hawaii not included. There’s not even an option for a discounted shipping price! Sadly we have no choice and deal with it.... Cost of living in Paradise I guess.
HOWEVER, I want to add a BIG MAHALO to all the sellers on the Classifieds that are willing to ship to Hawaii!
Aloha
Mark