What is Freight on Board (FOB) for Delivery Mean?

Question

I was told on ordering something to place FOB on my order for delivery. For whatever, I feel if something is going to happen I'll get the short end of the deal. What does it mean for both parties, buyer & seller.

Answer 1

FOB determiones the point where ownership takes place.

FOB shippers dock means you take ownership of the material at that point.

FOB means pretty little w/o stating the FOB point, the place or time where the ownership change occurs.

It does not necessarily decide who pays the cost of transportation beyond that point, but w/o any other specifics, it often results in the buyer arranging or at least paying for the freight from that point on to the delivery point.

Answer 2

it means the sender pays to get it on the ship or aircraft and you pay the rest, it will work out costly ask how much before they ship !