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Do I pay shipping and how much will it cost?


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Created 2009-11-25
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Author Rick Price

Yes, the member will pay for shipping.

Shipping costs are based on weight and location, so we can not give you an exact price, but a close approximation.

You will have these methods of shipping:

Overnight
2nd day air
Regular ground - General Store products

We will be using FedEx and UPS.

As of this time, we are looking at a 25% discount with FedEx and perhaps a bit better with UPS through our system. Exact prices will be in place once we have the produce selections up for you to plant in your garden, which will be in mid February sometime.

You will be able to set up your own shipping schedule for your garden produce.

We now have a dedicated rail line shipment method available to our East Coast members..

Here is the link to give you information on the rail line service..

http://railexusa.com/

Train Departing and arrival times..

http://railexusa.com/4trains.php

The train will deliver your shipment to it's distribution point and from there it will be delivered to FedEx where they will deliver to your door step. 

To give you an estimated cost for a 40lb - 60lb box, The railex cost would be $15 to the East Coast and the FedEx cost around $12- $25 for a total of $27 to $40 dollars. The FedEx portion cost would be a bit more the further away you live from the distribution site, which is in Albany, N.Y.

For Mid Atlantic States -- West and South of Minnesota and Arkansas..We will be shipping your produce by what is called Reefer Trucks -- (these are refrigerated units).

Your base cost will be $10 in the West - $12 for the Midwest to ship using these trucks, then a $12 - $25 FedEx charge, depending on actual weight to be delivered to your door.  These prices are based on a 40lb - 60lb box.

Delivery is usually the next day (up to 150 miles) depending on how far you are from the hub.

You can also choose to offset the cost of some of your shipping as well,  by selling some of your produce in the Farmer's Market if you'd like, or give to our local food banks.



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