Jim,It is getting rough.I just paid 55.00 for a 1000 bags.Last year 28.00 because they are oil based.Here is another shipping scenario.I run a tight inventory and use second/three day shipping.I was caught because I was busier than I anticipated.I live in PA and have one fantastic supplier out of California.I always use 3 day shipping which usually runs me 100 for 40 pounds.I was going to use 2nd day and it would have been 220.I said no thanks.Shipping has gotten ridiculous.Bob