Trigger Mike 1,048 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 I read an article on cnbc.com that the cost of shipping is rising due to a shortage of shipping containers. Usually a shipping container cost $1,200 but due to the virus and the resulting shortage of containers, especially for Chinese shippers, a container is now $6,000. I doubt it takes long for the consumer to have to absorb that cost. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
irish ike, SASS #43615 1,183 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 The other half of this, many vendors and businesses charge high rates for shipping to add to the bottom line. I went to buy a $5 item and shipping was gong to be $7.50. I passed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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