We all get so used to free and overnight shipping offers in this day and age, that it can be a bit of a shock to have to factor those into an order.
Each of our vendors set their own shipping fees, so the amount will vary depending on which vendors are used and the overall cost of an order. You can click this link for Tips on How to Find the Best Shipping Rates on the AdoptAClassroom.org Marketplace, which lists the actual shipping costs with each of our vendors.
In general, we suggest that you:
- Order from fewer vendors (fewer vendors = fewer fees)
- Place fewer, larger orders (some vendors offer free or reduced shipping above a certain amount)
- Shop with vendors offering lower shipping rates (see that link above)
If you need additional funds to cover the shipping costs for your order, you can try sending your classroom page link out to your network to generate some donations. You might be surprised at how many people will donate when asked. There is also an option to add a school or personal credit card at checkout to cover anything over your account balance.