Sorry that I got to this thread so late. I think this is the wrong forum for Chef to complain about Camsco shipping policy, or pricing for that matter. If he is unhappy with them, his first complaint should be to them rather than trashing them with innuendo of hidden motive.

Every business charges for product and service based on their various costs-acquisition of product, inventorying same, labor and shipping-plus something for profit.

Not all companies buy at the same price, owing to volume purchasing or lack thereof; not all have the same labor costs, more or fewer employees (or none); rent or no rent. There are many factors.

If the service is generally good, perhaps it is worth an extra buck or two. If that extra supports one of the few entities willing to handle esoteric products, that, too, may be worth it.

Were I the object of Chef's comparison, I would be unhappy. Were I the subject of his innuendo, I would be mightily pissed-off.

John Hindsill

PS-I most always shop independant music stores and book stores when I can. And I never trust e-commerce with my credit card #s.