You could probably pick it up at the factory and save shipping charges but then I think you have to pay sales tax. It's a no-win situation. Bite the bullet and order it from Roger. You'll eventually need his expertise.
(when have you been able to ship something for under $5 from USPS? I checked there "so called" ,if you can fit it it will ship, medium price box and it was around $17 and fat chance get a tracking # that shows up after you get it. I took it down to UPS and shipped it in the USPS box for $1.50 less. There in two days.