Japan Shipping, what do you use?

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I believe postal fees in Japan have gone up and combined that with the Yen passing the dollar in value the shipping shock is a lot more than say just a couple months ago. That being said if those 7 auction wins contained bulk trains then you would be surprised at how much weight that comes to and in turn the shipping is greater, believe me I know. Did you have any bulk purchases? Myself, I would rather have the choice of shipping method, I am sure that any business would choose the EMS if they are not paying for it because as you say they would be insured and there is less chance for the packages to be lost since they are shipped so fast. I wish there were an easier way to compare the shipping cost for a package with the different delivery methods before choosing. I have often wondered how much difference there would be in the EMS compared to the method just below it. If the savings is a lot better and the shipping time is say double I may be tempted to try it. But the way it is now, not knowing the size and weight of the package and having to choose beforehand which method of shipping I want I am stuck choosing the more expensive EMS. Another plus for choosing the next step below EMS would be I wouldn't have to stick around the house for half a day because the package has to be signed for or it goes back to the Post Office.