In the last three years I have spent over $2K shipping bows to people, and I rarely break even on a bow. Usually I get less than I paid and I eat the shipping. Its the name of the game and I am happy to have tried so many bows. Sometimes I chuckle when I see guys price a bow and then put "+shipping" etc. knowing that realistically it only works if you just do a TYD price since shipping costs are all over the place, and private sellers don't usually offer warranties or return policies like bowyers or businesses, so they can't 'demand' shipping from a buyer as a matter of custom. Some sellers hold out for shipping or hold out on a price, but me, I like to move a bow and actually get a lot of joy from the excitement I sense when someone gets to try a new bow because of me, cause I know the feeling! The only time I have been able to get any extra for shipping is when I send a bow to Canada or Europe. Then it makes sense since shipping is minimum 50-60 bucks to those places. I spent three years trying bows as a hobby. I've slowed WAY down and am happy with what I have now. TG classifieds rock and it IS an honorable place. I have gotten some super deals and have given many super deals myself. Occasionally one of my buyers also finds a little extra token in with the bow.