Pricing - is Inclusive or Exclusive of Postage Better?

alldolledup · 02-08-2009, 03:36 PM

hihi!

i've always priced my products inclusive of postage eg. $26 mailed, as my online shopping friends and also a few customers shared that they do not like the hassle of having to calculate price+postage/handling.

however i've always personally felt that $25 (exclusive of postage) looks more enticing than $26 mailed. even though it may add up to the be same, but it still looks better aint it?

what do you guys think?

thanks!

KittyMi · 02-08-2009, 06:36 PM

How about $25.90? There's a reason why alot of goods are price at $XX.90 ;P

alldolledup · 02-08-2009, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by KittyMi

How about $25.90? There's a reason why alot of goods are price at $XX.90 ;P

haha tks kittymi! yea.. its all psychological! seldom really see blogshops having .90.. i suppose you meant that as inclusive of postage too right?

hmm.. still looks more compared to those who put $25 (exclusive postage)?

tinytiny · 03-08-2009, 12:05 AM

Hi, $25 definetly looks better. Cos to end user, they are usu more keen at the price. Most of the time, they think that they have to pay the postage separately. Cos i find it too troublesome to inform them of postage and thereafter argue over the stamp fees if the actual one is less than what they have paid - saw some cases of stamp argument from other sellers). Very funni one, although i already say free postage, customers always ask "what is the total price including postage?"

KittyMi · 03-08-2009, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by tinytiny

Hi, $25 definetly looks better. Cos to end user, they are usu more keen at the price. Most of the time, they think that they have to pay the postage separately. Cos i find it too troublesome to inform them of postage and thereafter argue over the stamp fees if the actual one is less than what they have paid - saw some cases of stamp argument from other sellers). Very funni one, although i already say free postage, customers always ask "what is the total price including postage?"

That is a funny one, but I haven't received such questions yet. As I also include free postage, what I got was 'Can you charge cheaper if I self collect?'

KittyMi · 03-08-2009, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by alldolledup

haha tks kittymi! yea.. its all psychological! seldom really see blogshops having .90.. i suppose you meant that as inclusive of postage too right?

hmm.. still looks more compared to those who put $25 (exclusive postage)?

What about having a flat rate like $2 for 1 - 3 items. Your customers may end up buying more just to make the postage worth it hahahaha.....

tinytiny · 03-08-2009, 12:18 AM

Hehhee...right..for me, actually i dun count postage one..nowadays i juz put "postage and handling fee of $1.50 per order" so the more they order, the more saving they have...better job for me also

alldolledup · 03-08-2009, 02:37 PM

wow tks for the replies girls!

i havent gotten any queries regarding inclusive or exclusive too cause i will put $26 mailed. but like kittymi i have customers asking if it can be cheaper to meetup..

tinytiny, thats a good idea! alright, i think i shall have to change my pricing system liao.. pray that can help to boost biz up a bit!

PerfumeStore · 11-10-2009, 09:17 PM

strange. I do not have much of the postage problem although I give my customers free registered postage. Btw, are you guys using registered postage?

amandak695 · 03-09-2010, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tinytiny

Hi, $25 definetly looks better. Cos to end user, they are usu more keen at the price. Most of the time, they think that they have to pay the postage separately. Cos i find it too troublesome to inform them of postage and thereafter argue over the stamp fees if the actual one is less than what they have paid - saw some cases of stamp argument from other sellers). Very funni one, although i already say free postage, customers always ask "what is the total price including postage?"

Thanks you for the post.

02-08-2009, 03:36 PM	#1
alldolledup Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central Posts: 9 My Reputation: Points: 10/ Rep Power: 0	Pricing - is Inclusive or Exclusive of Postage Better? hihi! i've always priced my products inclusive of postage eg. $26 mailed, as my online shopping friends and also a few customers shared that they do not like the hassle of having to calculate price+postage/handling. however i've always personally felt that $25 (exclusive of postage) looks more enticing than $26 mailed. even though it may add up to the be same, but it still looks better aint it? what do you guys think? thanks! __________________ alldolledup.oursecrethaven.com

02-08-2009, 06:36 PM	#2
KittyMi Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Pasir Ris Posts: 99 My Reputation: Points: 10/ Rep Power: 18	Re: Pricing - is Inclusive or Exclusive of Postage Better? How about $25.90? There's a reason why alot of goods are price at $XX.90 ;P

03-08-2009, 12:05 AM	#4
tinytiny Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tiong Bahru Posts: 252 My Reputation: Points: 10/ Rep Power: 17	Re: Pricing - is Inclusive or Exclusive of Postage Better? Hi, $25 definetly looks better. Cos to end user, they are usu more keen at the price. Most of the time, they think that they have to pay the postage separately. Cos i find it too troublesome to inform them of postage and thereafter argue over the stamp fees if the actual one is less than what they have paid - saw some cases of stamp argument from other sellers). Very funni one, although i already say free postage, customers always ask "what is the total price including postage?"

03-08-2009, 12:18 AM	#7
tinytiny Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tiong Bahru Posts: 252 My Reputation: Points: 10/ Rep Power: 17	Re: Pricing - is Inclusive or Exclusive of Postage Better? Hehhee...right..for me, actually i dun count postage one..nowadays i juz put "postage and handling fee of $1.50 per order" so the more they order, the more saving they have...better job for me also

03-08-2009, 02:37 PM	#8
alldolledup Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central Posts: 9 My Reputation: Points: 10/ Rep Power: 0	Re: Pricing - is Inclusive or Exclusive of Postage Better? wow tks for the replies girls! i havent gotten any queries regarding inclusive or exclusive too cause i will put $26 mailed. but like kittymi i have customers asking if it can be cheaper to meetup.. tinytiny, thats a good idea! alright, i think i shall have to change my pricing system liao.. pray that can help to boost biz up a bit! __________________ alldolledup.oursecrethaven.com

11-10-2009, 09:17 PM	#9
PerfumeStore Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Queenstown Posts: 9 My Reputation: Points: 10/ Rep Power: 0	Re: Pricing - is Inclusive or Exclusive of Postage Better? strange. I do not have much of the postage problem although I give my customers free registered postage. Btw, are you guys using registered postage? __________________ PerfumeStore.sg - Singapore's Largest Online Perfume Retailer.

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