Cross refills cost too much at even big box stores. Our refills are brand new American-made ballpoint pen refills that fit Cross pens and other makes that take the Cross-style refill. We do not currently have the capacity to make refill orders cost less using basic domestic shipping, which is $5. However, you will save a lot when you buy in bulk. If you buy only one, it costs about the same as buying one refill at the big box stores. Buy 5, and you get a steal, even with the shipping cost. Medium point only. Made in U.S.A.