just shipped a factory cast 340 intake for 17 bucks 1500 miles. Large flat rate game box, used ebay shipping (they get a discount). I thought that was more than reasonable.
A couple of months ago, I shipped a rare OEM handformed sheet metal airbox (fits atop 4 Weber carbs) and 2-piece intake manifold(s) for a mid-'70s Aston Martin from Texas to the Netherlands via USPS and PostNL. Weighed about 30lbs. Cost a small ransom to post there, but was worth it for all concerned.
Only glitch was no one was at home when the postal truck arrived, so rather than contacting the recipient whose phone number and e-mail address were listed on the customs form...... On 2nd delivery attempt (following day), he left it at the local pub down the road which seems to be the custom there. Fortunately, the recipient went down there and collected it within a couple of days and all was well.
