Scubapro Jet fins also cost more. Well, technically, they cost a LOT less to make than ours, but our MSRP is lower than theirs. ie) we don't make nearly the profit margin on fins compared to Scubapro. (Rubber is significantly cheaper than the composite we use)
The cost we charge to ship is literally what the mail carriers charge us to ship the product + packaging costs. Besides actual weight, there's also associated dimensional costs. Also, whenever there's a discrepancy with shipping fees, we're good with refunding the difference, or eating the additional cost within reason.
Anyway, if someone wants to take a loss on shipping, that's on them. There's absolutely nothing we can do, other than take a significant loss on the product, in which case it would be better for us to refund a fin order and send the customer money instead....
On a side note: Scubapro Jet Fins w/ spring strap retail for $157. Add the $51 shipping and the price becomes $208. Our fins retail for $125- add the $71.65 shipping and the price becomes $196.65. Ours still come in cheaper. I really don't see the issue here. Also, there have been a lot of SP fins for sale on eBay... because our fins hit the market
We're in the business to create great gear at very reasonable prices, but like it or not, we still need to make a profit in order to stay in business. I'm sorry if our prices don't meet your expectations- they are what they are. (Feel free to scream at shipping companies for their outrageous prices!)
Best,
Bill