You are preaching to the choir by posting this on eBaydotCA.
Take it over to eBaydotCOM and try again.
BTW, the cost of shipping is based on the dimensions and weight of the item, not on its value. With Canada Post the same paperback book can ship to my home province for $5 but require $12 in postage to ship to Fort McMurray.
The Global Shipping Program has been promoted to American sellers for giving them relatively cheap tracking across borders and oceans and also Blocks some negative feedback comments based on customs and sales taxes at the destination.