Shipping Charge complaints
March 16th, 2007
To those few customers, from time to time, who complain so vehemently about the cost of ?absorbent? shipping. These concerned folks leave negative feedback on the public forum of Yahoo. I would like to speak with them here, since they are so bent on vindictive remarks. Of course, not knowing why they buy from me and pay the shipping charges is a mystery. The cost of shipping and handling is on a link that is on the top of ALL pages of the web site and also on the check out page. You have to check the box for your selection of shipping before you check out. The cost is there in clear and easy to understand language. I?m only guessing they are either blind in one eye or just plain stupid. If the cost of shipping is so high to them, why do they continue to place orders?
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MauiShirts.com ships from the middle of the Pacific Ocean from an island called Maui. Things cost more here because it cost more to get them here. There are no bridges or tunnels from the Mainland to the island of Maui. And, I suspect these things will not be built in my lifetime.
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Having this solitude is somewhat comforting at times. The whole purpose of living and working here on the Valley Isle paradise would be shattered by the hustle and bustle of Mainland life.
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For example; the white tissue paper that is used to wrap all your boxed items so neatly cost approximately $ 800.00 per year, and to get it to Maui from the Mainland is another $ 300.00 per year. Boxes that come from the Mainland take 6 to 8 weeks to arrive. They have to be obtained in quantities of 500 or more and need to be stored. MauiShirts.com ships out 200 to 300 boxes per week. Do the math. Packing boxes and shipping is much more than pulling something off a rack and sticking? it into a box. There are many mitigating factors that affect the cost of shipping. These are known as “Handling”. Rather than bore you with business costs, let me make a suggestion. Find another web site to make your purchases. You will only pay $ 5.00 to $ 10.00 more per men?s shirt or ladies dress, but the shipping might be free. This way you will not have to take your precious Mainland busy-time to write negative feedback for the whole world to read in the Yahoo public forum. I will no longer have to jump through hoops to pack you freaking rush orders and you will get free shipping.
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Every item offered for sale on MauiShirts.com, 2,500 pages of web site, is discounted. Every shipment box receives a $ 5.00 coupon that can be used for your next purchase. Some boxes even receive a $ 2.00 coupon good for children?s apparel.
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New Bowling Prints
March 11th, 2007
New prints have just arrived at www.mauishirts.com, with a bowling theme.
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About
January 3rd, 2007
MauiShirts.com blossomed out of my love for the Island of Maui, Hawaii. I love the Westside of Maui, from Lahaina Town to Kapalua. One might consider the beginning, or South end of the West side, to be Front St., in the historic part of Old Lahaina Town. The business district, in Old Lahaina Town, is merely a few blocks long and wide. The Pioneer Inn is approximately in the middle of a nice walk from one end to the other. Front Street faces spectacular ocean vistas. There is an abundance of nightlife; art galleries, apparel, gift and curio, knick-knack shops galore, restaurants, taverns, saloons and dance clubs and bars. The sidewalks are narrow; some wooden. The street is crowded sun up to sun down most times of the year. If you travel north from Lahaina Town, on the one highway, to Kapalua, there are miles of three, four and five star hotels and condominiums and time-shares. There is an abundance of inviting public beaches that await you. Drive up, park by the ocean, have a picnic, toss out a fishing pole, jump in the water for a dunk, swim or snorkel, or just lay out on the sand. The water is 78 degrees, I think, all year around. I suspect there are more golf courses on the island of Maui than any other single place on the planet. If you didn?t bring your gear with you, no problem, there are many places to rent everything you need for a day, week or month. There are Activity Desks and Booths everywhere. Water sports and outdoor activities of every kind await you here on Maui; wind-surfing, wind-sailing, snorkeling, scuba diving, surfing, whale watching, horseback riding, bicycling, motor biking and scooters, helicopter rides, sunbathing, shopping, people watching and sightseeing to mention a few. Everything is here for a laid back, leisurely life style, no matter your age group. It can be found on Maui. It’s simply the best:
Maui NO KA OI.
I have a little grass shack, (Condominium), in Honokowai, Kaanapali adjacent, Lahaina, Maui. I live full time on Maui. I have been escaping to Hawaii every year for over thirty years. Maui is my sanctuary and peaceful paradise. Maui is my home.
All the shirts, dresses, pants and blouses offered here are made in Hawaii by Paradise Found, brand name. The buttons are fabricated from bamboo wood. The Men’s shirt pockets blend perfectly on every fabric pattern.
These garments are colorful hand crafted to fit comfortably. Matching outfits are fun for you and your spouse. There are no two shirts or dresses that are perfectly identical. Each Paradise Found shirt and dress is unique. You will always receive compliments when you wear a “Paradise Found” shirt or dress.
If you live in Southern California please visit a great retail store in Santa Monica, California . The name of the store is Annie Rose. The assortment of Aloha, Hawaiian and Retro shirts is simply incredible. Mention that you surfed into this page. She does not offer the entire collection that you see here, nor are her prices the same. Tell her Mauiman sent you. She has Aloha spirit.
Here is her address:
2806 Main Street, ( between Hill and Ashland )
Santa Monica, Calif 90405
or Call her at: (310) 396-3377.
Mahalo,
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