The Epicenter 2008 Summer Savings

Discussions about US MREs and other US rations
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Post by kman » Mon Jun 09, 2008 7:35 am

I like those Pork Ribs...but I just have a problem with anyone charging full entree prices for a 4oz. entree. Those things should be half-price because you need to eat two to make a regular entree!

I know it's not The Epicenter's fault - everyone charges the same full price for those entrees.

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Post by MR.EMAN » Mon Jun 09, 2008 11:33 am

kman wrote:I like those Pork Ribs...but I just have a problem with anyone charging full entree prices for a 4oz. entree. Those things should be half-price because you need to eat two to make a regular entree!

I know it's not The Epicenter's fault - everyone charges the same full price for those entrees.
I hear that. Definitely one of my faves, and it would be nice to get them bundled, as 1 just isn't gonna cut it.

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Post by Treesuit » Sat Jun 14, 2008 12:25 am

Hey guys I have to chime in, I just ordered some entree's from them and got the same extra goodies from them. I have to admit they seem a bit better than LL FOODS. They're pricing on entree's are a bit cheaper, and the shipping was quick. I got my order within 3 days via UPS. I did bring this up on another thread about shipping with them vs. LL Foods. I have to correct my mistake. Kman pointed out that shipping was included in LL Foods order and the shipping cost was extra on Epicenter's.
While I'm not a big fan on UPS, DHL or some other shipping compaines I think it is a bit much to ship it UPS. When my order came and the extra came with it, I was amazed. For my next order I will go with Epicenter but keep LL Foods as a backup. :wink:

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Post by jfko6 » Sat Jun 14, 2008 8:19 am

Treesuit:

There's really little we can do about the rising shipping charges. Fedex is the most expensive. UPS is often more reliable when it comes down to it for the price.
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Post by Treesuit » Sun Jun 15, 2008 4:20 pm

JFK06,
Hmmm....I kind of disagre with that, I have found that the USPS does a better job at shipping and keeping the prices reasonable even though going to the local Post Office is like trip to the dentist. I have found out that their prices are about 1/3 less than what UPS or DHL would run and they don't throw in any hidden surcharges. I will agree with you that there really isn't anything we can do about the price hikes.
It almost seems like the high prices will be staying around. :shock:

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Post by SpikNik » Sun Jun 15, 2008 6:28 pm

I don't know about internally, but USPS international rates are great.

I recently had some items sent in flat rate evelopes.

They're $11.95, 4lb max weight.

I worked out from the Spanish Post site that by the cheapest method it would cost me $33.75 to send 4lb of weight in a similar envelope the other way, to the USA.

Which BTW is why unfortunately none of you are ever getting any of my Spanish rations. :cry:

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