Me too; I almost ordered a small item on ebay (an 1800's greetintg card $2.50) It would fit in a normal envelope & 42c stamp; Shiipping was $15.00!!
When I queried it, the seller claimed certain buyers hadn't paid in the past so this was her 'protection'. When I suggested she do like all other sellers-don't send until the check clears,or just do Paypal,she slammed down the phone!
Needless to say, I didn't buy the card.
Also in catalogs one usually needs to tack on at least an extra $10.00 to whatever one orders as "Shipping & Handling"-regardless of weight.

(And, unlike Grant, everyone loves ME!)oop: