Well yes, I did read the posts. IMO the license they need is a cost of doing business and in reality they do nothing special when shipping. When I pay for a license or a certification in my field I don't make the customers pay the cost, it's a cost of doing business in my field.
It is part of the cost of doing business and like most businesses that cost is passed onto the consumer.
Again, IMO not a good analogy.
Don't you establish what you do charge based on your cost (rent, tools, utilities) and an added profit margin?
You’re not paying that fee each time you service a vehicle either. But if you did, the fee would be spread over the term of license (let’s say one year) divided by the number of customers serviced during that year. Your cost per customer is therefore negligible compared to a per transaction hazmat fee or tire or battery disposal fee, no?
You forgot to count the cost of your time, like some reloaders do when it comes to the cost of reloading ammo, like they miss work to reload.
I have over 400 hours of accumulated leave time, not counting sick leave. I could get paid to stay home and reload if I was a mind to. But that won’t stop the negative Nelly’s from finding a way to make reloading sound expensive and buying garbage blasting ammo seem like a bargain.You forgot to count the cost of your time, like some reloaders do when it comes to the cost of reloading ammo, like they miss work to reload.
For me I’m surprised how enjoyable the entire experience is. Even the unnecessary stuff others here disparage like hand polishing brass (I confess that is odd).
My original question wasn't even centered on why but what they actually do for that additional cost. Even if I did charge extra for acquiring an inspectors license at least I actually do an inspection on the vehicle to justify the additional cost. The question was mostly What Do The Do Special which I still haven't gotten an answer.
yes (for primers) and all the legal requirements still apply (for either).
I should’ve kept my answer to “check with carrier”
There is no provision for this at all. Hazmat certification is not feasible for an individual. When I was last Hazmat certified they told us it was costing the company thousands of dollars per person to accomplish. I have since looked it up and there doesn't seem to be a cheap option to be certified.
I agree and the good news would be no more Hazmat fees!
Such an optimist
I think the barriers to entry (such as no trucks or planes) would be too great to overcome for most unless Bezos was interested.
Bezos got his start selling used books. Never forget that behind every billionaire is a life of hard work and one or two good ideas they refused to give up on. The firearms and related industries are not different. Sam Colt went bankrupt at least three times during his life. Can’t speak for anyone else but I’m sure if the big carriers all refused to transport gun stuff a new entrepreneur would step in to fill the void. Not sure about powder. That’s as much magic as chemistry.Such an optimist
I don’t remember much economics but barriers to entry is one I do and I think it applies here. And while I agree someone would like to get into that business, only Elon-type money could buy the planes and other delivery vehicles necessary to do the job.
There is a Bass Pro near my work. If there is a powder I want to try that the LGS doesn't have. I seach BPs website, if they show it in stock online. I order it and have it shipped to the local BPS. Free shipping, and it's reserved for you. I would think Cabela's would do the same since they're basically the same.
