For shipping I use the United State Postal Service. I have found this to be the very reliable and most reasonable in rates. General rule of thumb is Priority shipping with insurance is about 10.00- 14.00 in the US. Every effort is made to charge actual shipping costs which includes packing materials and container - at times we are not perfect and a $1.00 or so off - this is not intentional. The FINAL price is determined by the value of INSURANCE and the weight and destination of the package. The USPS web site is not as accurate as we would like it to be. Shipping international for bands is done by Air Post unless otherwise requested; and for watches always internationally by EMS Express Mail fully insured and extremely reliable usually 2-3 day delivery! Local US mail of bands is done at first rate plus insured costs - generally 3.50 total up to five straps. for Priority on straps which speeds up delivery often by 4-7 days add 2.00 and please indicate this in your order. Thank you. I use FedEx or UPS only by special request- since they are much more coslty than customers expect -if you MUST have these services you accept the risk of underinsurance and also special attention to use these services. Feel free to ask a question about shipping not answered here. If you have a special shipping address e.g work please say so. If you have any questions please send an email. On EVERY page every photo will ENLARGE click on it! EMAIL TO: Info@Westcoastime.com