UPS has an error in its shipping calculator.
It does not include the Residential Delivery Surcharge, which can add up to $6 to the cost of shipping. This mainly affects smaller packages (up to 5lb), but if our shipping cost is significantly higher than you were quoted by the calculator, we reserve the right to use an alternative service with comparable advertised shipping times.
Thank you for your understanding.
These dowels are made in our NY workshop from US made material and are supplied as machined and unsanded. Dimensions will be as stated or plus a small amount.