No lowering shipp price, shipping is VERY expensive to and from California at the moment due to wages, fuel and many other things. People don't seem to realzie this state is extreamly expensive for everything DO NOT ASK TO LOWER SHIPPING otherwise I am paying for your shipping and not you. Just ask about a payment plan! I am happy to oblige! I re-use packaging to be more eco friendly. No I will not buy brand new packaging to ship your item. All items are amateur inspection I do my best to cover any and all flaws on a piece, if you are nervous refrain from buying. I am a human and I will miss things. No one is perfect. Be kind, patient, courteous, and non toxic, otherwise blacklisted.