Don’t Let “Free Shipping” Fool You
There is a lot to consider when exploring your salon, spa, or barbershop equipment options, with cost being one of the most important factors. Some companies woo customers with the promise of “free shipping”, and while these companies may not show a shipping cost at checkout, that doesn’t mean the cost isn’t factored in elsewhere.
Free Shipping Conceals Other Costs
In fact, most companies are covering what they spend on shipping by working this cost into the price of their products, so customers are still, unknowingly, paying for shipping through marked up product prices.
What if their full order total still comes out less expensive? As a smart shopper, it’s important to ask yourself a few questions to determine how and why these companies can offer such low prices and free shipping:
- Are the products themselves lower quality?
- Will they be shipped “flat pack” or “knocked-down” – which means they will come in MANY pieces that you then have to assemble?
- Are they using a low-priced, low-value shipping company – which may mean longer delivery times and increased likelihood of shipment damages?
Now, let’s consider the benefits of paying for shipping as opposed to shipping your items for “free”.
The Minerva Beauty Way
Minerva Beauty doesn’t offer free shipping—so you know we aren’t hiding costs in our product pricing. Instead, our goal is to give our customers the best possible buying experience with transparent pricing and meaningful benefits.
Choose the Best Shipping Method for Each Order
We rate your shipment across several shipping carriers with our highly discounted rates. The shipping quotes factor in the size and weight of your shipment as well as the exact destination to get you the best shipping rate possible.
Use Reliable Shipping Companies
We also make sure the shipping carriers we use are reputable with an excellent track record for successful deliveries. We’ve done our research and have taken the time, through experience and expertise in the industry, to build incredible business relationships with trustworthy shipping companies our customers can depend on.
Carefully Prepare Orders for Shipping
At Minerva Beauty, ensuring your equipment order is handled with precision and care prior to shipping is our top priority. We pack and crate your order as carefully and efficiently as possible to reduce potential shipping damage. Although shipping damage can still be possible given unforeseen issues during transit, we do our best to make your delivery process go as smoothly as possible. We even have handy videos to explain what to expect when your order is delivered and how to inspect your shipment thoroughly.
Minimize Assembly Time for Customers
Additionally, many of our items come with very little to no assembly. The level of assembly for each item can be found under the specs section of each item’s product page on our website. We do this so that you can get your salon up and running as quickly as possible after receiving your Minerva Beauty equipment order. Although this may mean your shipping costs are a little higher, less assembly = less stress + more time.
Provide Dedicated Support from Door-to-Door
Minerva Beauty offers next-level support for our customers. Upon shipping, our customer service representatives will send you a confirmation email. For LTL freight shipments, our representatives will give you a call to ensure you have all the information you need for a successful delivery. We also do our best to assist you with any shipping damage issues that could occur in a timely manner to help keep your business running smoothly.
Prioritizing the Quality of Your Equipment and Experience
If you're searching for the best deal on salon furniture or spa equipment, including massage tables, manicure tables, barber chairs, salon chairs, shampoo stations and more, it's worth thinking twice before selecting a supplier solely based on cost or free shipping. There are a lot of wonderful things included when you shop with Minerva Beauty, and we’d be thrilled to have you as part of the Minerva Beauty family.
Questions? Find more information about our shipping policies, or give our team a call at 888-332-0123 Monday-Thursday from 9-6pm EST and Friday 9-5pm EST, or send us an email. We can also arrange free order pickup at our Monroe, GA warehouse for local buyers! Call our sales team to arrange a pickup order.
Minerva Beauty offers a handful of items that require more assembly than others. Please check the specs on the product page for the level of assembly required.