Not really. I have an account with UPS and I get some good discouonts. Both my Odyssey's went to the same guy in California and total cost for shipping was $68.90 after my discount. The Marantz went to Philly for $36.80. I didn't pad the shipping at all. I passed on my rates to everyone who bought.....I hate people who pad the shipping on Audiogon and E-Bay etc. Never seemed fair to me. Anyway, I should be able to get this Acurus into most of the 48 for under $40.00.