Its only smart to get a shipping quote before buying anything.( I'm sure you do the same thing.) As a seller I package the part up weight it, I can then get a shipping quote on line with just your zip or postal code. And as a buyer I've received many things only to find out the shipping was jacked up by 500%. So now I always ask "how much is shipping and handling" for everything that I buy. And expect no less from anyone buying from me. Its a part of doing business.