I know what you mean. I had to UPS a small, 3lb package (Brian's Kevlar) from Mailboxes, Etc.a few weeks ago: It was $15.30 for a shoebox to NC!!!! Won't be long until it will be cheaper to take the packages yourself..... Larry I just got back from the Mailboxes Etc. place and they quoted me $140 to ship the > 30x24x24", 55lb box. Jeez, Louise... > -- > Scott F. Williams