So here's the deal. UPS has a thing they call Campuship. If you have a friend, employer, business partner or anyone you know that gets a bulk rate shipping discount UPS has a website that allows you, with permission of course use the account number of the business to get the lower shipping rate. Only catch is the tracking will show it came from the account holder. I only use this on large items because bulk rate does not get hit for box size and only weight for the most part. I also use it for those living far into the bush... USPS is pretty pricey for remote areas.