I would be upset too. Overpriced shipping is a huge pet peeve of mine. Did you explain that there was no 'pre-buy' notice on the item, that it was regular priced? Id email once more with a plea, I do hate to give up. Having said that, I have written off some of the most popluar suppliers due to overpriced shipping. Good luck, I hope you can get some kind of resolution. Aloha, Audrey