Although I'm not a dealer, secondary or otherwise, I assume shipping cost is more correctly understood as 'shipping and handling' - this also includes insurance.

Suppose you don't have a box in which to ship the HL box, or the styrofoam peanuts or other packaging with which to protect the inner box. Where do you get such a box and how much time does it take you. How much is your time worth to go to the Post Office or UPS when it is open? I don't think $10 is excessive cost for sending a $125 lighthouse half way across the country when these other factors are considered.

Packaging does nothing to add value to the piece and should not be included in calculations thereof. And yes - everybody wants a good deal.

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[This message has been edited by JTimothyA (edited 08-04-99).]