That is true. However, it just so happens that last week I received a Den-O SIC set, from Japan, and shipping was $20. It is crazy to think that shipping from CA to UT would be the same as Japan to UT (even if it works out that it does cost the same).
Everything is easier to find/buy on the internet, but shipping costs are going up enough that it makes me want to find stuff locally, but obviously I'm not going to be finding any Kamen Rider toys in Utah.