[mhsprecher]

Just the way it goes. More than once I have boxed things up and something happened. I did have a Model T part all ready to go, but it sold later and, so it was already boxed.

The biggest issue is determining actual shipping costs. Sometimes I make a trip to the PO and get the price, but don't like the hassle. I have shipped more than one thing using Greyhound. For larger items, it is a good way to go.

Wrapping them so they don't get damaged in the biggest challenge. No way you win on shipping. It costs too much and takes too much time. People don't want to pay for it, either and don't care how long it takes you to do it. As others have said, the USPS flat rate boxes are a great way to go, but are limited due to size.