Shipping was $45, which Ronan explained before I committed to purchase, this made a total of $184 and I was quite happy with this. I am aware that the US has high postal costs.

However, the UK customs charge has bumped it up to $235. I don't mind paying Ronan for the badge at all, not in the slightest, I'm happy my payment will help the Scottish Tartans Museum, I just feel I'm being punished rather excessively for not buying from within the UK.

Pirates, I tell ye'!