That is one reason why ... if you have the stores, shopping locally is not always the worst deal. For instance I get to the big city about once a month if lucky. There I can buy Shockwaves for $11.00 a pack. But I can get them on line for less. That is until you figure in the shipping. Also if you do not buy from local merchants, they will pack up and move. And then when you do need something, there is no one around.

But your right.. this shipping and handling? It is getting a little out of line.