I'm near SF, but, YIKES! 29$ is definitely hiking up the price for shipping. I don't know how large the package will be, but if you can stuff it into a large envelope and it's less than 1 pound, shipping can be as low as a couple bucks (about $5).

I don't think it's possible for me to go over to SF, but, yes, definitely try to find somebody to personally ship it to you