You could get nothing and a shipping charge.

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It is not uncommon for retailers to tout free shipping benefits, but then charge a higher price per item to cover their expenses as a result of the shipping policy.

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Allow Trinity House, which oversees shipping safety, to charge for services on open market to cut costs for existing users.

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The other is a drop-ship website where products may come from various locations and arrive at your door with a shipping service like FedEx or UPS. Both may charge a fee for these services in addition to shipping and handling costs.

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Austrian lawyer Helmut Sohmen took charge of the shipping side of the business, while Peter Woo ran Wharf until leaving to devote his time to public service.

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In 2006, Mr. Schmid began offering newborn-size sacks at no charge to hospitals that pay shipping costs.

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Some UK shops that charge VAT-equivalent prices argue it covers their shipping costs.

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They can also request prepaid shipping boxes and labels to send their devices to Buyback Boss for no charge.

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An insurer, if one can be found, could easily charge 4% of the market value of the stockpile, plus security and shipping charges.

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