Well~ you should shop for your local breeder then. It may just be time to support the small local business man/woman rather than send all your business to the big brand places that have to ship the product to you.
~~Rodent breeder that had a hard time finding clients until I found ONE Client who buys a LOT (more than I can produce each week!) because he was bright enough to figure out he doesn't have to pay shipping if he buys from me locally.