Teddy Babes postage

jabbamill2 · Post by **jabbamill2** » Thu Jun 10, 2021 3:28 pm

Just wondering about how much is the postage for shipping a teddy babe?

Mr Franz · Post by **Mr Franz** » Thu Jun 10, 2021 3:37 pm

Last I checked 8th Wonder wanted $110 S&H within the US! One of the reasons I didn't get one. I mean, doll weighs less than 20lbs!

Missionary · Post by **Missionary** » Thu Jun 10, 2021 11:50 pm

I have a hunch that the shipping cost includes the the basic body shipped from Hong-Kong to Pennsylvania.
Don't quote me on that.

Gaijin · Post by **Gaijin** » Fri Jun 11, 2021 12:41 am

That would explain a lot.

Mr Franz · Post by **Mr Franz** » Fri Jun 11, 2021 1:17 am

Missionary wrote:I have a hunch that the shipping cost includes the the basic body shipped from Hong-Kong to Pennsylvania.
Don't quote me on that.

I should think that's already been factored into the $800 selling price.

carlys_guy · Post by **carlys_guy** » Sat Jun 12, 2021 4:07 pm

i just checked the us postal site and for a box 54 inches long 16 inches square weighing 23 pounds from Pennsylvania to my house is about 102 dollars so TB probably charges 8 dollars for handling.
when i bought mine in 2014 it was 99 dollars from midimans store in canada to me.

carlys_guy

Mr Franz · Post by **Mr Franz** » Sat Jun 12, 2021 5:18 pm

carlys_guy wrote:i just checked the us postal site and for a box 54 inches long 16 inches square weighing 23 pounds from Pennsylvania to my house is about 102 dollars so TB probably charges 8 dollars for handling.
when i bought mine in 2014 it was 99 dollars from midimans store in canada to me.

carlys_guy

TB lists the box size as 48" x 16" x 12" on their website. I get $50.53 USPS and $26.45 FedEx, PA to VA. for a 25 lbs box that size.

Missionary · Post by **Missionary** » Sun Jun 13, 2021 1:42 am

I imagine, locked-in corporate rates are lower than what you and I would get.
8thW uses only FEDEX.
My informants tell me, the Babes come from Hong-Kong by Air, two in a box.

setrack · Post by **setrack** » Sun Jun 13, 2021 11:25 am

Missionary wrote:I imagine, locked-in corporate rates are lower than what you and I would get.
8thW uses only FEDEX.
My informants tell me, the Babes come from Hong-Kong by Air, two in a box.

typical Teddy Babes two's company :haha4:

hugs & cudles all the way

Lisa Tina Carly xxx & mr track

Gaijin · Post by **Gaijin** » Sun Jun 13, 2021 1:57 pm

Were the dolls ever made in America at one point? I had visions of a family-owned studio/warehouse somewhere in rural Pennsylvania with a handful of employees sewing together dolls as the orders came in.
It doesn't make the Teddy Babes any less charming and lovable to know they were all outsourced from China. It *does* however, explain the lack of color and structural customization options available.

carlys_guy · Post by **carlys_guy** » Sun Jun 13, 2021 3:38 pm

supposedly they were originally made in the USA but they had a fire and started having them made in china. i thought once the fire damage was repaired they brought everything back here but maybe not.

carlys_guy

setrack · Post by **setrack** » Sun Jun 13, 2021 5:25 pm

carlys_guy wrote:supposedly they were originally made in the USA but they had a fire and started having them made in china. i thought once the fire damage was repaired they brought everything back here but maybe not.

carlys_guy

thanks CG interesting bit of information , like Gaijin says ''it dont make them any less cuddlesome'' , suprizing for China that there is no Teddy Babe copy's flooding the market .

Lisa Tina Carly & mr track

Missionary · Post by **Missionary** » Sun Jun 13, 2021 8:51 pm

The mystery deepens. If you do a little WEB search, you'll get just as much confusing information as I got.
I am sure the customization of the Babes happens in Pennsylvania - eyes, lips, finger and toe nails, ear-rings, wigs, nipples and inserts. Maybe even some of the final stuffing adjustments happen here.
I do not have any privileged information.
It is not an easy business. 8thW also has to pay a fee to maintain the Teddy Babe forum. I am sure their advertisements also cost some money. It is all for our benefit and entertainment. Enjoy.
I am very grateful for my cuddly, pretty Babes. They brought me happiness. Thank you Dave and Jennie.

ChaseTruth TJ · Post by **ChaseTruth TJ** » Sat Oct 16, 2021 3:27 pm

Does anyone know the cheapest way to ship them?

I am a newbie teacher, so it will take me a while to build up a sizable collection of friends for my Amber.
I'm interested in shipping costs, because I will be buying pre-owned dolls to adopt if I
plan to get a few of them sooner, or get a few of the smaller ones no one sells any more.
I'm kind of on the smaller side myself. Almost 5ft.

Mr Franz · Post by **Mr Franz** » Sat Oct 16, 2021 4:18 pm

ChaseTruth TJ wrote:Does anyone know the cheapest way to ship them?

I am a newbie teacher, so it will take me a while to build up a sizable collection of friends for my Amber.
I'm interested in shipping costs, because I will be buying pre-owned dolls to adopt if I
plan to get a few of them sooner, or get a few of the smaller ones no one sells any more.
I'm kind of on the smaller side myself. Almost 5ft.