Buyer responsible for all shipping and handling charges (the weight is a factor you should take into consideration before bidding).  International buyers please email for an exact shipping quote as ebays quotes are often in-correct.  Shipped via media mail in USA...shipping protection or special packaging requests are extra...please email before bidding for a quote.  Item is shipped in sturdy cardboard mailer with cardboard support...I collect too and ship them out the same way I would want to receive them.  Please ask all questions about shipping or condition of item before bidding.  Payment expected at end of auction...please email before bidding if this is an issue.  Thanks for looking