Why We're Picking Up the Freight Bill: Free Shipping at SteelNow

When you're buying metal, the price you see isn't always the price you pay.

You might find the right material at the right price, only to discover that shipping adds another $100, $200 or even $400 to your order. Suddenly, what looked like a good deal doesn't look quite as good.

And with diesel fuel costs putting additional pressure on transportation expenses, freight is becoming an increasingly important part of the metal-buying equation.

At SteelNow, we recognize that this is a real pain point for customers. And we want to do something about it.

That's why we're offering free shipping on all SteelNow orders of $500 or more from October 14 through Thanksgiving.

The Hidden Cost of Buying Metal

For manufacturers, fabricators and machine shops, freight isn't just another line on an invoice. It's a cost that can affect purchasing decisions, project budgets and profitability.

Consider a $750 metal order with a $250 shipping charge. That's an additional 33% on top of the material cost.

For a business placing multiple orders throughout the month, those expenses add up quickly.

The challenge is that freight costs aren't always predictable. Delivery distance, shipment size, fuel prices and other factors can influence what customers ultimately pay.

And while metal buyers can shop around for better material pricing, transportation costs can quickly erase those savings.

A Promotion With a Purpose

We know free shipping sounds like a promotion. And technically, it is.

But the thinking behind it goes beyond generating a few extra orders.

We want to make buying metal easier, more predictable and more affordable.

That means removing some of the friction that can make even a straightforward purchase unnecessarily complicated.

When customers shop SteelNow, they can search for the material they need, compare options and place orders online. By covering shipping costs on qualifying purchases, we're eliminating another variable from the buying process.

It's one less number to calculate. One less expense to account for. And potentially hundreds of dollars that stay in our customers' pockets.

Your Metal. Our Shipping Bill.

Whether you're replenishing inventory, preparing for an upcoming job or sourcing material for an unexpected need, the last thing you want is a freight charge that throws off your budget.

From now through Thanksgiving, we're taking care of that cost on qualifying SteelNow orders.

Because sometimes making metal buying better isn't about adding another feature.

It's about removing a problem.

The metal is yours. The freight is ours.

Shop SteelNow and Get Free Shipping on Orders of $500+

Offer valid October 14 through November 26, 2026, on qualifying orders of $500 or more.