TRANSACTIONS: All transactions go through PayPal(including credit and debit cards). Though utilizing a pay service such as PayPal is an extra cost that we incur. We do not pass the cost on to customers. PayPal is used for both your protection and ours. Details available at PayPal.com. IF there is another payment method selected, we will make that option available. SHIPPING: We proudly utilize the United States Postal Service (USPS). Items are sent by various options including FIRST CLASS, Priority, Express throughout the United States, US Possessions, US Territories, and any other destination serviced by the USPS US Domestic Mailing rates. Whenever FREE SHIPPING is offered, the item will be sent via the USPS at the most economical rate. This is the only way we can offer FREE SHIPPING. However, if you would like the items sent faster, we do offer expedited services for an additional fee. International shipping is sent via the USPS. Options available are International First Class. International Global Priority, International Express. International shipping rates depend on the destination. Sorry, free shipping is not available for international orders.