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Cost of Shipping Records

Greetings,
I just ordered 10 records from Musicdirect. Their website says free shipping for $50 or more. I understand that since I live in Alaska that offer wouldn't apply. They (MD) charged me $147.00 for shipping 10 records. 
I really feel like they gouged me. I could see maybe $50 but not $147. 
Has anyone else experienced such hi and unfair shipping costs? 
Shipping cost prevents me from having more nice toys. 
I did bite the bullet and got the 10 records. I wasn't happy about it. 
Thanks for letting me vent. 
Joenies
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joenies OP
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Greetings 
Yes I did call them about the shipping cost. Told me that was the price. On my check out form there was only two shipping options 1. For $147 and 1. For $243. When I saw price I called them. 
Maybe next time I will have them shipped to a friend in the lower 48 and then up to me. 
I have shipped and received packages before but never got gouged like this. 
Jonies
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@joenies   WOW!  Very disappointed to hear that MD charged that much.  And... you were buying 10 albums to boot!  Even half of the amount you paid would be ridiculous.  I would go through a friend in the contiguous 48 next time!

Bad MusicDirect Bad!!😡🤬🤯
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hifiman5
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@joenies  Perhaps use Elusive Disc, Amazon, Ebay next time!
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hifiman5
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@joenies  They had better be fantastic pressings!!
ericsch
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That is a glitch in MD's system. I had to call them to request media mail. They did comply after I called. I'm surprised they haven't fixed the problem.
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