Buying fuel off of tower hobbies...

[redhatman]

Hey, I was just wondering why you cannot buy fuel by the gallon on tower hobbies. All I can find is Quart, Wholsale Quarts, and Wholesale Gallons. Is it possible to just buy one gallon from them? Thanks
-Pat (redhatman)

 

[redhatman]

besides this one, http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXGFP6&P=7 that doesn't count. Thanks
-Pat (redhatman)

 

[racin_38]

the hazardous materials surcharge would kill you in shipping for 1 ,i am sure thtas the reason they do not sell gallons besides the 1 hatman gave you the link for

 

[Rolex]

Hazmat fees. (Hazardous materials)
It's usually $30. That's for ONE gallon, or a truckload. That's why hobby shops get a lot at a time, because the fee is absorbed by getting many cases in each order. If they order one gallon, it would cost you about $20 + a $30 fee. $50 a gallon. If they get 10 gallons, it's an extra $3 a gallon retail. 100 gallons, and it's only and extra 30 cents each.
There is no Hazmat fee for quarts.

 

[redhatman]

ok, thanks a lot.
-Pat (redhatman)

 

[jetmechG550]

Yes Rolex is on the right track. Shipping HAZMAT's is rediculous. We've had to pay almost $150 for a $10 can of sealants because of the category they fall into. The cost on Nitro would just be rude, not only for shipping costs but packing materials. I think they get away with the quarts by the size falling under the "limited quantities" title.