This is kind of a double edge sword especially with me refurbishing/restoring vintage machines. Everyone digs the free shipping but on something that big and heavy its impossible unless I go up on my fees.
I can hit the shipping within a couple of dollars no matter what part of the world your in because I have shipped SO many machines!! I personally do not mind paying the shipping, but its those folks that sell low and charge astronomical shipping rates to make up for the difference that I can not stand. You know the "Buy it Now" for .99 and pay $50 shipping and handling. :roll:
But if you ship enough and know about the approximate weight of things then you can hit it pretty close to actual shipping cost.
Billy