Replying to Shipping costs, estimates, and helpful tips

So since I buy and sell lots of things, I decided I would make a sticky (or at least general thread) stating the shipping costs for all different kinds of ski gear to help transactions on NS run more smoothly.  So, I will state the Item to be shipped, then the approximate price (based on weight).  All prices are assuming: 1) You use USPS, which is far cheaper than UPS or FedEx in my experience, especially on larger packages  2) You use the smallest box possible.  3) You are shipping Priority Mail unless otherwise stated  4) You are not purchasing insurance or tracking.  Insurance is generally $1.50 for every $100 of the content value.

Some shipping points of advice:
1) Do not buy tape or packing materials at the post office, it is more expensive than any office supply store
2) Do not buy a box from them.  If it is a smaller item to be shipped, they have free boxes.  If it helmet sized or bigger, go to the back of a Walmart, shoe store or liquor store to obtain a quality box.
3) If it is a heavier item like a pair of bindings, use a Flat Rate Box, and it will always be $9.80
4) Use the smallest box possible.  If the box is over 108 inches (= 2W + 2H + length) you will pay a balloon charge of $3-$5 extra
5) Use Airmail when shipping internationally if the total package is below 4 pounds.  It is nearly the same amount of time, but substantially cheaper.

Anyway, on to the costs:

Item to be shipped: Skis (with no bindings)
- Inside US, east to west coast: $17-$22
- US to Canada: $27-$31
- US to Europe or Australia - $150 plus (can be much more, as well)

Item to be shipped: Skis with bindings
- Inside US. east to west coast: $22-$28
- US to Canada: $26-$38 (depending on location in both US and Canada, obviously Florida to Vancouver will cost much more than New York to Toronto)
- US to Europe: honestly, don't bother

Item to be shipped: Goggles
- Inside U.S.: $4.60
- US to Canada: $4-$6 (using Airmail) or $9-$12 (using Priority Mail)
- US to Europe: $7-$10 (Airmail) or $15-$19 (Priority)
- US to Australia/NZ: $11-$14 (Airmail) or $17-$20 (Priority)

Item to be shipped: Bindings
- Inside U.S.: $9.80
- US to Canada: $17-$21 (using Priority Mail)
- US to Europe/Australia/NZ: $38.95(flat rate box)-$60 (Priority without flat rate box and heavy bindings)

Item to be shipped: Helmet or Poles
-Basically the same as goggles, but add a dollar or two to each catagory

Item to be shipped: Boots
- Inside U.S.: $17-$22
- US to Canada: $28-$32 (using Priority Mail)
- US to Europe/Australia/NZ: $60-$65

Item to be shipped: Jacket or Pants (under 3 lbs, so not heavy down jackets)
- Inside U.S.: $9.80 in a flat rate, or $12-$15 if doesn't fit in flat rate
- US to Canada: $11-$14 (using Airmail) or $18-$24 (using Priority Mail)
- US to Europe: $23-$28 (Airmail) or $32-$40 (Priority)
- US to Australia/NZ: $24-$30 (Airmail) or $33-$45 (Priority)

Anyone who has lots of experience and wants to add things may.  Also, if someone has read through this entire post and still has a question, feel free to PM me. I hope some find this helpful for reference.