About shipping costs, I scout around and watch for Free Shipping with so much of a purchase. Most of the time it's $20.00 or so. Or like Thousands of Bolts had a discounted shipping of $3.95 for a $20.00 (I think) purchase. I scarfed up on it, it's a heck of a lot cheaper than driving to any LQS or JoAnns. Hobby Lobby is still a good ways away and ALWAYS has the same ol stuff. Online you can find a wider selection....most of the time anyway.