The desire for free shipping is probably not needed for me. But, I have recently made a couple of orders (a falcon, which arrived today and I cannot get over how tight the draw is even without the pipe cleaner filter as I am most comfortable with draw on the great Italian makers). I have also paid shipping for some cigars for a landscaping contractor this week. This is coupled, I suppose, with the increase in the amount from SP to get free shipping. I make every effort to avoid both interest and free shipping charges in all purchases. In addition, however, given my age(70), and the size of my cellar, I am always concerned that my wife will be (potentially) left with a surplus of pipe tobacco. To that end, I will b e giving tins that I saved shipping on to a fellow pipe smoker that I know. c'est La Vie...