And even with the shipping costs, the savings are substantial.

But now add on a per-pound international shipping cost of $1.

In the 20th century, it gradually moved closer to major cities to take advantage of lower shipping costs.

There are also some disadvantages when this system especially with the shipping costs.

At $50,000 per pound, that's $15 billion just for the shipping costs.

The shipping cost should thus be subsidized on a global basis.

I paid $779, including a service charge and two-day shipping costs.

A box of cigars would be $2.40 plus $75 shipping costs.

Among other things, young women objected to high shipping costs and to waiting for items to be delivered.

There is a $5 handling charge plus the shipping cost.