I just shipped 7 boxes, ranging from 12lbs to 50lbs, for less than $150 total via Fedex Ground. When I moved my furniture (desks, shelves, etc) from Chicago to CA, it cost me $500 total --- including one box that had to be sent 2-day. This works best if you have a car to transport everything to the fedex center, obviously. They also have a date-certain home delivery, and can hold your boxes up to 2 weeks (i think) before they need to be delivered.