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First of all thank you for the prompt and thoughtful reply! I completely understand your point, and I considered it before I made my comment.
If we are taking into account the size and weight of a NATO watch strap, How is it that it is twice as expensive as the Zippo shippng rate for example? surely you'll agree that it weighs less compared to the zippo and the size is almost unnoticeable and can be fitted in a simple letter envelope and yet the shipping costs are 13$ for the strap and 5.50$ for the Zippo. I'm sorry for being so strict about this and I'm sure you are doing your best (evidently I have made several transactions with you and I'm happy overall) but I can't understand the logic here.... I'm with you guys for a couple of years now and I'm keeping track on the prices of the products and the shipping rates and this one seems abnormal.
Again, if the thing that drags the shipping rates up is a bulky/heavy/oversized package that the strap comes in, please do consider just sending them without it, and I believe it would be appreciated by everyone. Otherwise, it doesn't make much sense purchasing this product if you order abroad.
BTW: Love the fact that you are starting to get into watches and watch accessories more seriously lately! I think a watch community is a great idea and long over due :) The Nomos and Junghans drops were great to have, unfortunately just caught me in a tricky time financially but I do hope that I'll be able to join them in the future (if you'll be able to bring them back); would love to see things like heavy duty and quality spring bars and strap replacement tools, and of course more watches and straps.
I hear what you're saying here. I'm not involved with this drop in particular, but what I can see (without going into too much detail) is that the shipping setup we have with this vendor is different than what we do with other products (like that Zippo) and that has affected the ship price. I don't know all the details and I certainly don't claim to be an expert on that front, but I think that's what's up. I can look into it more but I doubt anything will change.
On the plus side - if you're getting into those watches and would like to see a watch community on Massdrop, keep your eyes peeled for an email going out soon :)
Furthermore, I would be willing to talk extensively to the relevant party regarding the shipping policy and offerings from the communitys perspective, as it seems that there are some things that I noticed that are being raised on multiple occasions and there may be a better way to handle some of the shipping matters that are constantly discussed within the different threads.
2) Holly crap! I was just about to reply and saw the email announcing the new community! Such great news and boy I guess my timing was great !
Thank you very much for the heads up.... I may be able to be of some assistance in forming the community so if you guys want pointers/tips/suggestions and anything else really, you are welcome to reach out... my background may be useful to you guys and there are a lot of things that can be done in order to get it right from the get go as a watch community has very different characteristics and needs compared to other communities...
The watch community may be a tricky concept to implement as it may require some specific adjustments for it to work out, but it is very exciting and I'm thrilled it is finally happening! way to go Massdrop for feeling the vibe!
The shipping on this drop just seems, frankly, like a rip-off.
Anyway, looking forward to the watch community, and I'd like to see more nato straps, perhaps from a vendor with more reasonable shipping costs.