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Believe it or not, the US Postal Service basically operates as a zero sum game. They are not supposed to either make or lose money. This is why the postal rates go up every year or so instead of in one big chunk.
I agree with Joe - First Class International mail is absolutely the way to go if you can, but it's really only for light items. I can send a single CD or two to most places for $2-4. However, when you're talking about books, weight is the key. The Robinson book is a fairly hefty book. It weighs at least a pound. First class international mail for a one pound large envelope is still $10.11
There are cheaper ways of shipping, but they involve bulk mailing. If you can gather together 50 pounds of material, it can be sent via International Surface Air Lift for cheaper rates. They depend on destination, but can be more reasonable. It's still more than the old surface mail.
Overseas shipping is one reason we had to raise international rates for Over the Front.
Dan
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