Shipping rates are generally based on weight, with a very small added charge for handling - it also covers insurance for more expensive items. Bulkier items, like hats, may have higher shipping costs due to dimensional charges by the shipper.
Within the U.S., I offer shipping via USPS (United States Postal Service) or UPS (United Parcel Service). International shipping is set up for USPS, which generally has the best rates. If you are an international customer and would prefer UPS, please contact me before purchase to see if I can make it work. Similarly, if you are interested in Express shipping, please contact me to see what the possibilities are.
I am happy to combine shipping on multiple items - I will reimburse you for excess shipping after I have your items packaged and weighed.
To my international customers: U.S. laws require me to fill out your customs form identifying your purchase as merchandise and listing your purchase price (minus shipping costs) as the value. Please do not ask me to commit fraud by falsifying this - I cannot do it.
Your country may charge you import fees (aka tariffs) on your purchase. It started with our US president and has gone through so many changes that most of us can't keep up!
I have made the business decision to ship DDU (Delivery Duty Unpaid), which allows me to use the US Postal Service International Shipping. I use a shipping company that offers me discounts on USPS - if the discount is more than a dollar or two, I will pass that savings on to you with a partial refund. If I shipped DDP (Delivery Duty Paid), I would have to use DHL for shipping, who charges the buyer much more..
I ship to most other countries but not all. If you run into problems during the ordering process, please let me know.