The cost to you is calculated in three parts:

1. Stone Cost: I usually buy average-cost stones, not too expensive, not too cheap. The stones I have cost between $15 - $35 each piece. Please click "Stones" link to see the actual prices for those stones.
2. Designing and Carving Labor: For each Chinese character carved, it costs you $35.
3. Shipping Postage: Usually I mail you the finished seal by priority mail plus delivery confirmation. The cost for priority mail is $3.85, the delivery confirmation costs $0.45.