If you simply cannot afford to do free shipping please dont let others hassle you or talk you into it. Seriously, of course this is just my opinion, but i understand how it is when you list an auction and cant afford to offer free shipping and some people just dont understand. If they cant accept that its not free shipping or dont want to pay for shipping then they just dont have to bid, simple as that. I would stand firm on your original shipping wishes and not listen to others. Sorry, just had to post my thoughts. lol