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Learning for sure but I wasn't going to be quitting with a minor setback.

I don't understand why Amazon does not take into account Alaska and Hawaii on bigger items. The under 1lb items are the same prices. It was about double the normal shipping ($35 vs $20)

That is a hugedifference! Very difficult to work with. FOrunately for us, the UK is much smaller so only get issues with the Highlands of Scotland and the Isle of Man , and then it is only a few pounds difference.

On eBay I have Alaska and Hawaii blocked, but I can also set surcharge for specific states (or countries I assume). I think if you paid for the $40 /month Amazon pro seller you can block states

Ah right :) Things are so different over there.