It’s been our experience that customers prefer to pay actual shipping charges, which are based on the dollar amount total and weight of their specific order. Since we deal with a lot of hand made items which vary in weight even when the quantities are the same, we have you send us your shopping cart order first so we can calculate the actual weight of your specific order. We then send you an order confirmation, which includes handling and shipping charges plus state sales tax, if applicable. PLEASE NOTE: Sending us your shopping cart does not obligate you to purchase since you will be given a chance to cancel the order when you receive the order confirmation.