I offer free shipping. I use the USPS. If you want an alternative service or priority shipping when the item weighs less than a pound, you will have to ask for it and pay for additional services.  Shipping time frames have changed.  First class is slowing down, and this is out of my hands.  So, if you want to faster, you have to pay for it.  Sorry.  

I ship books MEDIA MAIL, NOT FIRST CLASS OR PRIORITY.  Same idea applies: If you want your book faster, you must pay additional fees.  

PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT SELLERS DO NOT REGAIN .30 OF EACH CANCELLED SALE.  I ASK YOU TO PURCHASE IF YOU REALLY HAVE READ THE DESCRIPTION! 

I don't know that these brushes were used. Two larger brushes are fuller and do not come to a point as do the others that feel firm. If you use these, you know how they work. I am familiar with watercolor and acrylic brushes, and I believe that occurs with them, as well. At least one has a crack, probably due to age.  Others may follow suit.  Sold as is for that reason. I don't think that prevents anyone from using these. The red insert has popped loose on one side. I don't see how that matters, though. The other side will do the same. Photos tell the story.