Hi Gene, thank you for your feedback. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the USPS shipping rates. We used to offer USPS Ground Advantage which is considerably cheaper, but the longer ship time resulted in more damage to orders. We strive to provide the best service at the most reasonable prices, but USPS and UPS pricing is not in our control, especially for 3000 mile journeys. UPS is generally cheaper than USPS for much of the country so that could be an option next time. We will definitely take your comment into consideration for future orders. It's our goal to get our linseed oil paint across this big country as cheaply as possible. -Heron
