Not suprised by that at all when it comes to Snyders. I have not experienced anything like that from them, but then again for personal reasons I have not done any direct business with them since 1998. Rod
They do it because of greed! We live in a world of greed! Its all about the money.
If people would stop buying from Snyder's,I think they would be forced to stop ripping people off on shipping charges.
Don't forget 'OSO HANDY RESTORATIONS
Specializing in Model T Fords
320-293-1953 who often posts helpful information here. He sells many of the same parts & I am sure he will ship them any way you want & is not likely to inflate the shipping charges.