We do not do like many companies and add a surcharge on the shipping. We do our best to keep the cost down for the customer but not at the expense of compromising a safe delivery. You are correct about the "oversize" status of the container. The shipping charges are based on size and not by weight. Average cost to any location in the continental U.S. is between $85 and $110 per container. The shipping is more than the smaller boxes but the superior product that you receive far exceeds the additional shipping expense. Installation is cut to 1/4th of the time and it looks much better than the alternative "rolled" stuff. I will post a picture of our container and a comparison of what you will receive from us with respect to the carpet that is shipped in a small container. Thanks!