What are the usual shipping methods and costs?
The US Postal Service is our standard carrier. We have been able to add pricing modules for Parcel Post and First Class options in addition to the previous flat rate Priority and Express mail. The pricing for these new options are based on weight, distance, and insurance. Please double-check the prices before you submit your order. You may be surprised to discover Express Mail with insurance can sometimes be cheaper than Parcel Post. (We certainly were.) 6. Why is tax charged on orders placed outside Virginia? We directly sell our handmade celtic jewelry in NJ, PA, MD, and VA at shows from time to time during the year, so for legal reasons we need to collect and remit sales tax for those states even for telephone/internet orders to avoid losing our business licenses. We regret any inconvenience this may cause. If you are concerned about sales tax on the internet, the National Governors Association established the Streamlined Sales Tax Project, a multi-state effort to simplify and align
