"The box used for determining the price is L: 12" x H: 9.5" x W: 8.5" The item itself ... " (more) is L: 12" x H: 2" x W: 12" The item is already pushing the limits of the box it is in, at a diagonal angle. The weight of the package is 2lb 4oz. It is shipping from 02703 (MA) to 33471 (FL). The Flat Rate Medium Box ($10.85) dimensions are: 13-5/8" x 11-7/8" x 3-3/8" and even Regional Rate Box A ($7.95) dimensions are: 12-13/16" x 10-15/16" x 2-3/8" Which this box cannot fit a 12x12x2 item. The price by Parcel Post is $9.36 +0.19 item confirmation, +1.85 insurance, +.30 paypal fee +2.9% paypal fee ($0.33) = $12.03, without insurance it would be only $10.13, Priority Mail (Any Box) = $10.20, before paypal fees of $0.60 (Insurance and item confirmation included in Priority Mail price). Anyone can go to USPS and check with this information. Again $12.03 is with insurance, without insurance it can be $10.13 as Parcel, which is still $0.67 cheaper than Priority (Any Box). I gave her the option of any of these shipping choices, but the item is 12x12x2 and cannot fit in a box smaller than it's size for a cheaper flat rate. My disability is not being used as a crutch, just that paypal fees are not in my budget, how could I afford to pay fees for every item I send out. She warns to ask price before bidding, but she did not ask herself when she bid."