This is unfortunately true. USPS (the carrier we use) has significantly raised prices. We just recently compared with other carriers, and DHL wants as much as $100 for 1 lbs package to France, Fedex was less crazy, but still more expensive than USPS. The cost displayed is the exact cost we pay + $10 for shipping/handling. I promise you we loose money on shipping even with these prices.
TypeMatrix will regularly offer free shipping for larger purchases (usually a minimum of $200) about once or twice a year with a coupon. If you email them and ask politely, they will probably give you that deal at any time.