No, I do not believe I am losing money on shipping. Example: 3/25 I paid $3.09 to ship something back. I was paid 2.77 euros, which is $3.09. I use Paypal to purchase the postage - one of the few online places where you can actually pay for 1st class pkgs - anything under 16 ounces. I turn those shipping bags inside out & reuse them! Yes, there's tape & gas, printer paper.... I have that with most other projects, too. I try to only ship Mon/Wed/Sat. For those donations, I use a flat rate box & jam pack them. I also stack eBates for the rewards on donations & if absolutely necessary, use my Chase card & get points. I have saved every email a lead or "zazuu" has sent me about $$$. I will reiterate that even if a shop is rejected, shipping fees ARE reimbursed. Ok, more info than you asked for, but there ya go.