I've purchased ASE's from Provident Metals. Shipping based on value of purchase: up to $99.99 = $5.95. $100 - $499.99 = $8.95. $500 - $1,999.99 = 11.95, and so on. Thing that bugs me about Provident is prices are listed as "cash" prices. So to get the cash price, I have to send a check or money order (extra cost) and they hold even a money order for 5 days. Total turn around time on my last order: Mailed money order on the 1st, received ASE on the 14th. Not a fan of that.
Have been ordering ASE's and SML's from Aydin Coin and Jewelry lately from their website. Prices quoted are credit card prices with free shipping. Ordered online on Monday, recieved ASE on Thursday at a price cheaper than Provident. Was pleasantly surprised. In the last 12 months, Aydin has a 100% rating in customer satisfaction on ebay. 38,675 positive feedbacks, 27 neutral and 4 negative received. I am not affiliated with Aydin in any way, just a very satisfied customer. Do your own research, of course... They are getting my next order. R U S H