We try very hard to keep the rates as close to the PO's rates as possible. We do not try to make a profit off the shipping costs. Sometimes rates are a little higher than others, sometimes lower, depending on the weight of yhe package and which zone it is going to. We ship orders using the United States Postal Service's Priority Mail. This has been the best method for customers and for us, so far. Your order should be to you in 3 days from the time our carrier picks up the parcels.  We currently only ship within the United States and sometimes to Canada and the UK. Please contact us about shipment outside the US before placing your order.  Minimum fees are $7.75 for Priority Mail including insurance and confirmation delivery for up to 1 pound of package weight. This is the fee that will show in your cart. Adjustments will be made for orders weighing more than 1 pound. Thank you.