Shipping company keeps hiking prices, can i negotiate? is there a volume rebate?

i negotiated too bro the carrier first said 'no'. then i said 'ok i'll call the competitor' and they gave me an 8% discount. i just used the threat but it worked. tell them to keep it in writing

shipping negotiation: 1- research alternative companies (3-4 options), 2- tell the carrier 'prices are high, i got cheaper quotes elsewhere', 3- ask for a written offer (email), 4- ask for a discount if you give a quantity commitment, 5- make the contract 1 year, then renegotiate

on shipping prices: local (short distance) is more profitable for them, so intercity (long distance) is more expensive. rebates are based on volume and commitment. your 250/month puts you in the medium-tier rebate range (5-10%). ask for it, most companies give it.

shipping negotiation: when the carrier says 'prices are going up' you say 'dude i'll get it elsewhere'. they feel the pain, then give a discount. :) negotiation works really well.

bro don't miss out on negotiating with the carrier! 250 packages give you leverage, use it. negotiate, get a 10% discount, you could save 1-2k lira a month!

It's rare to find an explanation this clear.

Thanks, that was the answer I was looking for.

I didn't know that. Start with a small trial; don't commit to everything at once.

I'm also curious if anyone does it differently.

I have no experience with shipping agreement, so I'm asking. Measure first, then divide. When the order is right, the debate ends.

The answer varies greatly by industry; there is no one-size-fits-all rule.

Thanks, this was very helpful.

Correct. Processes without records never improve, because you don't know what to fix.

There's a part I don't understand. The harder it is to reverse a decision the slower you should make it.

If you have questions, write them; I'll answer as best I can.

You're right, I've been down that road too. The answer varies greatly by industry; there is no one-size-fits-all rule.

If you post the result here, it will help others too.

If I understood correctly, you're saying: The harder it is to reverse a decision, the slower you should make it.

I'd appreciate it if you shared the outcome. Hasty decisions become decisions you have to fix six months later.

Of course, it varies if your situation is different.

I've been dealing with this for a long time. Start with a small trial; don't commit to everything at once.

This is my opinion, I'm not claiming it's absolute truth.

I'm in the same situation, that's why I'm asking. Don't enter any agreement without an exit plan.

That's all, sorry if I went on too long.

I can't fully agree with this. Most time waste accumulates in tasks waiting for approval.

Splitting your budget without knowing where you're losing users is just throwing money in the dark. Just leaving this note, it might be useful.