Thanks for all the comments guys ! I just needed to be "talked down" a little LOL. I agree a extra $100 bucks to have a nice item in my collection that I've really been wanting isn't a big deal at all...I was never considering trying to cancel the deal I just didn't like being "pushed" into having to pay more. I think the reason it was/is so high is that this is Mom and Pop "specialty" shipping company and they are really taking extra precautions to insure it arrives safe...I guess they have to charge a little more to keep the doors open. I will post photos of item when it arrives as well as packaging job. Thanks again !