We thank you very much for checking our auction items. We love history and work hard as auctioneers to present a diverse, interesting, and hopefully fun group of antiques, and collectibles for sale. That is our expertise and vocation and we are grateful to our consignors who make it possible. Shipping is now left to the professionals and their shipping expertise. We are using conscientious 3rd party shippers and we rely on their ability to get you your items safely. You may of course pick up any paid item as well. Shipping and the preparation service is not free and you must account for these costs when you bid. We make every effort to have shipping performed as affordable as possible. After the auction the shipper will contact you with an invoice for packing, materials, and shipping cartage. We transport the items to the shippers at NO additional cost to you. At this point your communication is with the shipper to get your items and pay for shipping. The value of the item does not impact the shipping except for insurance- so if you win a $10 block of rocks, shipped across country it is going to be costly and greater than the price of the rocks. Please factor weight and size shipping fees with common sense. This is an absolute auction. All sales are final. Best luck and thanks again!