Bought item on Ebay Seller says to expensive to ship? Refund or is he bound to ship it?

I bought tile spinner on Ebay. Made offer he accepted. $30.00 shipping.
He went to UPS says gonna cost $140.00 dollars to ship. Does that sound right? Wants to refund money. I still want the item. Said I would work with him. Told him to try USPS and take apart ship separate parts less bulk. Any ideas out there ????