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wow even with Ford that's happening too.. Guess there's just a lack of care in the world, lately..If it makes you feel any better that is how a lot of brake pads come in from Ford. I just got a backordered set in for a newer Super Duty from FedEx with the box open and in a random clear bag. There were only 3 pads in the box and one wasn't even for that part number.
IMO, that's exactly what they're doingtrying to spread the business to multiple suppliers
Actually, the shipping company has to get most of that credit (as long as RA supplies the proper paperwork which should be automatic anyway).they know how to whiz things past customs
Thats clever, the next order I make will try doing this if the items are from different warehousesI needed to purchase the following items:
(2) Raybestos 980631fzn
(2) Raybestos 980636fzn
Akebono ACT1324a
Akebono ACT1325a
If all 4 items were purchased together in a single order, the shipping charges total $55.97. The rotors would ship from one warehouse ($47.98) and the pads would ship from a different warehouse ($7.99).
However, I tested multiple order configurations and found a way to reduce shipping costs. If I split the order in the following manner:
Order 1:
(2) Raybestos 980636FZN
Shipping: $26.99
Order 2:
(2) Raybestos 980631FZN
Akebono ACT1324a
Akebono ACT1325a
Shipping: $14.99
I can save $14 on shipping ($41.98 vs $55.97).
Point is, Rockauto’s shipping calculator is flawed.
Nope, I have never experienced the issue you describe. Poor packaging yes, but junky parts...hey critic.. I always read your posts and appreciate them even if I don't reply...
but I had to jump in and tell you that rockauto just shipped some raybestos calipers to my family member for their f150 and when I get pictures I'll post them... From what I've seen looks like the warehouse from NYC (hempstead) completely ripped apart the caliper box! So bad they taped over the DIRT on the box.. what a joke! yes they were returned and order from another parts supplier.
I thought RockAuto had cleaned up their act with bad distributors shipping junk parts years ago, guess not.. Not only is RA been screwing around with the shipping costs, their warehouses leave a lot to be desired..
Critic-- not to change the subject but have you received parts from RA like I have that are just obliterated?
I just looked, and all of that ships for free from Amazon. No matter how I looked at it.... free!
Last time I ordered anything from RockAuto, it was a set of shocks for my Silverado. The packaging looked like the shocks were from three different decades (were not closeouts). They had been thrown into shipping boxes, and the mounting hardware had come loose in the shipping boxes, and some had fallen out through gaps/holes in the boxes. I sent the whole mess back, and re-ordered from Amazon.
When I commented about their ridiculous shipping charges, I caught a lot of flack on here from the RA defenders. They said it was my fault.I needed to purchase the following items:
(2) Raybestos 980631fzn
(2) Raybestos 980636fzn
Akebono ACT1324a
Akebono ACT1325a
If all 4 items were purchased together in a single order, the shipping charges total $55.97. The rotors would ship from one warehouse ($47.98) and the pads would ship from a different warehouse ($7.99).
However, I tested multiple order configurations and found a way to reduce shipping costs. If I split the order in the following manner:
Order 1:
(2) Raybestos 980636FZN
Shipping: $26.99
Order 2:
(2) Raybestos 980631FZN
Akebono ACT1324a
Akebono ACT1325a
Shipping: $14.99
I can save $14 on shipping ($41.98 vs $55.97).
Point is, Rockauto’s shipping calculator is flawed.
It is just inconsistent and the charges do not always make sense. Sometimes I've had a 2'x2' box of rotors, pads, filters, etc shipped from Los Angeles for $9.99. Other times, a set of pads alone would cost $12.99 to ship. Or parts would only be located in faraway warehouse, but then, after adding more items....the entire order suddenly ships from a warehouse that is 1 hr from me.When I commented about their ridiculous shipping charges, I caught a lot of flack on here from the RA defenders. They said it was my fault.
But them separately in 2 orders.A) Pair of Nivomat shocks for an '07 Chrysler by itself = $16 shipping via Fedex Ground
B) Pair of Gabriel Ultra front struts/shocks? for '14 Sierra 1500 by itself = $13 shipping via Fedex Ground
C) combine both together, both still shipping from warehouse A, and shipping jumps to $54, also Fedex ground.
After adding one item to the cart and looking for the next one, you will see a truck symbol next to the items that ship from the same warehouse. You may have to play around a few times with different warehouses to get the best overall deal, but I often find that even if I have an order from 2 warehouses, the total cost is still less than what I can find the parts for anywhere else, and I know Rock will ship fast.The cost of shipping from multiple warehouses makes me really think twice before placing an order.