My break down shows $1800.00 for tires $350.00 for shipping ( It was originally quoted at $297.00 I'm commercial and jumped to $350.00 when the order was placed) and $100.00 handling ?? I'm by no means complaining about your quality of product or the great service I received. Just that handling fee stuck in my head.I have a paper copy laying aound here some were You also did give me a discount on the tires which I was greatful for but it was still the same price when the Handling fee was added ??
Sometimes the shipping company will add on a fee if "they" determine you are residential rather than commercial location. I know I've gotten extra add on fees over and above the quoted rate after the fact. I belive you were one of them where the shipper called your address out as being residential and added on the extra fee, even though you and another came out to the end of the road with a forklift, made it extremely easy on them, and the driver said, "I wish they were all as easy as this one."
If you have a house on property, it is residential from most shippers perspective, unless you personally do a lot of business with the same shipper and you set it up. Under those circumstances, when they get to know you, they want repeat business and will work with you. It's the one time deals that kill ya. Not sure if this helps or hurts, but it is my experience I just wanted to pass along so all would be aware of the hazards of shipping to a residence, even if there is a business there. I usually just eat the extra cost.
edit: By the way, back when I shipped to R Racing he offered to make up the difference in shipping cost when the extra bill came in. Very stand up fella there, no doubt about it.