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Joomy
212
Feb 13, 2014
$168 shipping?? Why?
Mark
3186
Admin User
Feb 13, 2014
JoomyCuz it weighs 35 pounds.
Anzial
1494
Feb 13, 2014
MarkActually, it's supposed to be 31lb, not 35,according to specs on the Audioengine site. So where's extra 4lb coming from? Also, why the heavier Audioengine S8 subwoofer has cheaper shipping than A5+s?
Mark
3186
Admin User
Feb 13, 2014
AnzialI'm using 35 pounds off of memory of when I looked at this product in the warehouse months ago. I agree that's what the Audioengine site says, I'm pretty sure the Audioengine weight is assuming it ships in the retail box. We re-box it in an extra box (we also have to include a receipt without opening the originally packaging). Boxes that large add another couple pounds. 35 is me exaggerating a bit.
Anzial
1494
Feb 13, 2014
MarkWhat about my second question: the S8 is heavier by default (33lb vs 31lb for A5+) but costs less ship, why?
Mark
3186
Admin User
Feb 13, 2014
AnzialLooks like the S8 is listed in our database as 30 pounds instead of the 'shipping weight' of 33 pounds (and probably our real weight should be higher).
So, the product guys were sloppy and put the wrong weight in when the added the S8, so it's being underpriced for shipping costs. Thanks for bringing it to our attention, I'll add it to my list of things to fix the next time the product is listed.
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