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# Why Is Shipping So Expensive?
## Shipping costs can be high due to the bulky nature of event equipment requiring freight shipping. Items that don’t qualify for free shipping can trigger charges on entire orders. If your shipping cost seems high, contact us for a custom freight quote—we can often lower your rate or help you qualify for free shipping.
We understand that shipping costs can sometimes feel higher than expected, and we want to be transparent about why that happens—and how we can help you save.
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**Not sure why your shipping cost seems high?** 💡 **Reach out to us!** Our team can often provide a **custom freight quote** or help you qualify for **free shipping**. We're here to make sure you get the best rate possible!
### **Why Freight Shipping Costs More**
Many of our products, like **folding tables**, **transportation carts**, and other large event equipment, are simply too **big and heavy** to ship through standard parcel carriers like **FedEx** or **UPS**. These items must be shipped via **freight carriers** on pallets, which comes with higher costs for several reasons:
- **Space Over Weight:** Freight carriers charge based on the **space your shipment takes up**, not just its weight. For example, a **72" round table** takes up 36 square feet on a truck, and the extra space around it can’t be filled—so the carrier charges for that space too.
- **Minimum Charges:** Even small freight shipments are subject to **minimum fees**, meaning shipping one item might not be much cheaper than shipping several.
- **Handling & Delivery Fees:** Freight deliveries often involve additional charges for **residential deliveries**, **limited access locations**, or the use of **lift-gates** for heavy items.
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### **Why Shipping May Seem High on Mixed Orders**
Sometimes, you may fill your cart with items that mostly qualify for **free shipping**, but adding a single non-qualifying item can trigger a shipping fee for the entire order.
💡 **Tip:** If this happens, **contact us** for a custom freight quote. We can often bundle your order for a better rate—or even **qualify you for free shipping**!
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### **How to Save on Shipping**
1. **Order More to Qualify for Free Shipping:**
- **Most chairs** ship free when you order **50 or more**.
- **Most tables** ship free when you order **10 or more**.
- **Orders over $5,000** often qualify for **automatic free shipping** on many products.
2. **Request a Custom Freight Quote:**
- Our team can often find better shipping rates than what’s calculated online.
- **Contact us** for personalized pricing and shipping options.
3. **Consider Will Call Pickup:**
- If you’re near our **Los Angeles, CA** or **Houston, TX** warehouses, you can **pick up your order** and skip shipping fees altogether.
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### **Need Help?**
If your shipping costs seem high or confusing, reach out to us! Our team is here to **review your order** and help you get the best shipping rate possible.
Thank you for choosing EventStable—we’re always here to help you save!
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