Yep, most companies (not all, there are guys like Neil out there) gouge you on ridiculous “shipping and handling” charges.
I know some may not like my following statement but I think NMSU CPI ranks amongst the top gougers (at least for non US orders).
As a Canadian I must place a minimum $30.00 US order and add $17.00 US shipping!!! US postage to Canada is $2.00!!!
I wanted some seeds and was lucky to hook up with a forum member in CA who was planning on ordering from NMSU. Sent him $18.00 + $2.00 (postage) and my seeds will be here this week.
$20 with middle man vs. $47 direct, kind of goes against what you’d normally expect.
Bill