Help Choosing the Right Shipping Modules

[CourtofGypsies]

Hi,
I'm new to Zen Cart. I'm struggling with shipping modules. I've searched the forums and have just made myself that much more confused. I don't know which module would work best for my needs. I hope someone won't mind advising.

I sell miniatures, packages will be small priority flat rate as well as possibly medium priority flat rate.
I am selling inventory as well as drop-shipping. I need to charge a handling fee for drop-shipped items as well as shipping.

Can you suggest the best way to do this?

Many thanks!

[lat9]

How will you know whether an order needs a small Priority flat-rate vs medium?

I'm pretty sure that there's a drop-ship shipping method in the plugins area (I haven't used it).