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I am trying to resell some foam panels and reselling them locally is not likely because it's a niche market, however they are worth $260. Whenever I look in to shipping them the cost is $160. The shipping container is 24"x24"x18" however the weight is only 10lb.

So I tested with reordering new foam panels -

https://www.amazon.com/Acoustic-Panels-Studio-Soundproofing-Wedge/dp/B07D98BNBB/

The box for these could be no smaller than 12"x12"x24". On USPS they want $70 to ship this box. On amazon they will ship it for free with a total cost of $36.

How the fuck is amazon shipping for such an incredibly low rate that we can not?

I am trying to resell some foam panels and reselling them locally is not likely because it's a niche market, however they are worth $260. Whenever I look in to shipping them the cost is $160. The shipping container is 24"x24"x18" however the weight is only 10lb. So I tested with reordering new foam panels - https://www.amazon.com/Acoustic-Panels-Studio-Soundproofing-Wedge/dp/B07D98BNBB/ The box for these could be no smaller than 12"x12"x24". On USPS they want $70 to ship this box. On amazon they will ship it for free with a total cost of $36. How the fuck is amazon shipping for such an incredibly low rate that we can not?

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[–] • 5 pts (edited )

They cut a deal with the USPS. Instead of bringing antitrust proceedings against Amazon, our government is corrupt and wants you trading all of your goods through a monopoly that records everything and is controlled by you know who.

[–] • 5 pts

You are correct. Amazon shipping is subsidized by taxpayers. OP on the other hand gets to pay retail.

[–] • 1 pt

Dude I have $260 value worth of stuff and I CAN NOT GET RID OF THEM because USPS is FUCKING STEALING MONEY. It's literally a huge package worth NOTHING to me, no resale value because I can't fucking ship them. WHAT THE FUCK!!!!!!!

[–] • 2 pts

If $70 to ship it is stealing, then surely you can deliver it yourself for far less. You don't have to pay a bunch of niggers and fund their retirement.

[–] • 0 pt

Well 250 dollar of foam says lots of napalm and a missing Amazon building