I will NEVER complain about Flat Rate prices. Living in Alaska shipping is a HUGE deal when ordering anything. Fortunately USPS Flat Rate are the same $$ price to AK & HI as they are to any of the Lesser 48 states, so that is what I try to use 99% of the time when having stuff shipped here. I've lived here since 91 and have heard it all related to shipping to AK when dealing with companies and sellers.