This is also what I do... pay for a portion of the shipping costs. Canada Post sucks. It has far too few options, like flat rate packages, etc. that are offered by USPS. If you are able to keep your packages under 4 cm in depth, it will cut the cost down. It is difficult to send beads, with proper protection (bubble wrap, etc.) and keep it under 4 cm, but try for that.
When I'm purchasing online, often the shipping costs make me cancel my purchase. I don't want that to be the reason that customers won't buy from me, so I usually list the shipping at about 1/2 to 2/3 what it would really cost, and sometimes add a buck or two to the price of the item.
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