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That is what I was wondering about quite a few times too 
I've had SNES games shipped to me from the U.S for $3 shipping or $10, both via normal USPS air mail and I've seen auctions on eBay with $19,99 shipping for an Xbox game. Just ONE game Normally I don't mind too much because I usually buy games that are rare In Europe or unreleased and with the strong Euro I can strike a good deal after all. But I really wonder why there's such a huge difference in shipping costs.
Seriously, it's just people padding the price.
Sometimes I see items where the shipping/handling costs are about what the item is worth (including shipping) and the starting price is $0.01. They figure any bid they get is more profit.
Nothing wrong with capitalism, but I don't buy from these people (anymore).
I had an e-mail exchange with one of them once over an item I bought that didn't work (usb to N64 adapter). He offered to exchange it if I paid postage. (which was about what the item was worth).
He defended his shipping costs as it included box, packing supplies and trip to the Post Office.
He used newspaper for packing, and got his box free from the Post Office (flat rate box).
On another note, I got a copy of HALO 3 at a garage sale ($10.) but found out, I am not coordinated enough to pay a FPS on a console.
Back to BF2 on the PC for me.
