When you place an order online, your card is NOT charged at that time. Our website typically quotes shipping costs higher than what you will be charged. To ensure you are receiving the best rates possible, we charge your card when your order has been checked for backorders and packaged by our shipping department. After getting the dimensions and weight of your package, we can often lower shipping costs. If we cannot lower shipping costs, you will never be charged more than you were quoted by our website.