Why does Lowe's Delivery costs me $79 for 3 cans of foam that total to $16.05?

Question

I'm trying to buy 3 "Great Stuff 12 Oz. Insulating Foam" bottles from Lowes.com which total to $16.05.

BUT when I click on Lowe's Delivery it says that it will cost me $103.01 with the tax of $7.96 and ***$79*** for delivery!!! (Hello?!) Isn't that the most expensive delivery price you have ever seen?

My closest store is in Brooklyn, NY while I live in Queens. Why does it cost like I'm delivering this to another planet?

Answer 1

WOW!  I'd for sure pass on that deal!  Are there other shipping options?   That sounds like today delivery in a chauffeured limo!

Or maybe they're sending your insulating foam on a cruise first  lol  !

Answer 2

You are paying for a huge truck to deliver small items. Buy it elsewhere.

Answer 3

They have a minimum delivery fee..and it has nothing to do with the recent increase in gas..They have had this fee for a few years now....

Answer 4

Have you checked the price of fuel lately? Them trucks only get 3 to 5 miles per. So do the math, fuel plus hourly wage for the driver.

Answer 5

They are charging you to pay for the gas. I am afraid one day, we will use up all of our natural resources!