About Shipping AND Handling
The charge is for shipping AND handling. Handling covers things like packing materialls which have to be purchased and also covers transportation to the post office. The fees the PO charges cover their expenses ONLY but not the seller's expenses.
In addition, Paypal takes fees so when I charge $3.85 for S & H, I only see about $3.10 of it after they take their fees.
Your fee for S&H will be based on zip code and/or country, method of shipping (I only use Priority Mail in the US) AND a small amount extra for Handling (packaging material expense, etc.) I generally ship within 3-5 business days of receipt of payment. Thanks for your understanding!