Yeah, I agree. I get really perturbed when I see the shipping costs listed for items that would literally cost only a couple of bucks to ship in a padded envelope. I've sold and shipped thousands of antique related items over the last decade and have some of the lowest shipping costs out there. If I can ship it in a padded envelope for $1.85, I do it. The envelopes only cost 15 cents in bulk quantities of 100 or more.

I won't purchase anything with ridiculous shipping costs attached. Too many of those sellers couldn't care less about what you pay for shipping. Oftentimes they have standard shipping costs and just ship the items via the method that's easiest for them. They also make a good buck on shipping, so they list the item with what is perceived to be a lower cost. However, you wind up paying more than you would if you just bought the item locally. You just have to take your business elsewhere.