Your phone number is attached to a FAX machine so I'm not able to phone. What is the price of shipping directly from your store to a friend across the states?

The number on the site is the same on their business card,I didn't find a different number for them. You have to keep in mind that they are a small store and the place is chaotic to say the least. Tour groups show up daily. They ship UPS .

Pricing varies from carriers

They predominantly use UPS, but most retailers add a sipping & handling charge. Can't you check rates on their website?

I don't know what it is but in sure they use the most economical way and you could arrange with them your preferred carrier.