As most, we have had to figure out how to survive the higher costs of everything in the last few years. And it seems a never ending battle for retailers and consumers. We have lost 2 local quilt shops in our area and that hurts us all in some way.
My husband makes thread stands and I was going to ship to a friend in Australia and a few quilting books. For an eight pound package it was $68 to send. Sadly the shipping price was more than the value of the gift so I did not send.
When our income changed with retirement, my shopping had to change also.