I suppose you're right, I just went through having it quoted by UPS for the exact package that came to me, they charged me $5.99 and if I was paying the exact shipping, the site tells me it will be $7 and change. But you know what I think I would rather have just paid the exact rate, instead of more per yard, it's honest that way. And if I knew it would cost $7 to ship one pound, I don't think I'd be using UPS anyhow. FedEx seems to be having less trouble lately.