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No, I'm saying that the cost of fuel is a factor, and can't be discounted because the price of oil is subsidized/regulated by the government in China. Labor costs are still the biggest part of shipping (and just about any business), but the cost of oil is more of an influence than some folks here have given it credit for, especially when it rises almost 50% in less than a month. Those container ships drink up a lot of it, so a 50% price increase can have a serious impact on shipping costs, and not just for hobby stuff. Heck, look at what it's doing to the airline industry. <br /> <br />
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