Hi Jim,
Although we can't always fix things for free, we also don't make a profit off our repairs or servicing. All our cameras come with a warranty during which time we'll fix things at no extra cost, and we try to keep the cost of out-of-warranty repairs to a minimum.
Our support service is based in the UK, which should give you a better idea of what shipping costs might be - assuming that you ever need to send the camera back, most people will never need to! We're also here to offer support and advice for as long as you have the camera.
I hope that helps, let me know if you have any more questions!
Jo