I bought this new in 1999 when it was first published, read it (CAREFULLY!!!) once, and bagged it up. It still looks as new as it did in 1999.
Shipping charges include postage (including USPS Tracking on domestic shipments), packaging materials, labor and fuel (the nearest post office is 14 MILES away!), and I do combine shipping charges on multiple items -- so fill up that cart NOW an' save some $$$!