I know the topic of postage cost in Canada comes up from time to time, but I have a slightly different question.

But first, background. Yes, I have paid $12ish to mail one book (in and/or outside of Canada), sometimes more, sometimes less.

Most recently, the one trade paperback I mailed (not even a fat book) cost me almost $15!!!!! The prices have gone up. Oh, this is within Canada. Sigh...

One of my friends was wondering if it might be cheaper to use a courier. Has anyone in Canada looked into the prices of a courier, instead?

I still love the idea of BookMooch, but I might not do this anymore. $15 for one softcover book is wayyyy too much! Especially for only one point.

Thanks.