This page documents Fine Games International Shipping Rates by service class, destination country and shipping weight. Refer to this page in conjunction with our International Shipping Procedures explanation.

 

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International Shipping Rate Chart - 
Priority, Express & First Class Shipping 
via the US Postal Service

  Fine Games assesses shipping charges based on actual shipping weight and service type (Priority, Express or First Class) using our shipping rate charts below. These rates were updated in 7 January 2008 per the USPS's last rate increase in May 2007 . These rates supercede all others previously posted.

 

How to Use Our International Rate Charts

1. Determine whether you wish to have your games shipped by PRIORITY  (the default), EXPRESS (faster & more costly) or FIRST CLASS (max 4# weight) mail. 
   
   Priority mail typically takes 6-10 days for delivery, Express mail typically takes 3-5 days. First class varies but figure on 2-4 weeks, and package weight must be no more than 4.0 lbs.  Note that Priority mail is now available for nearly all nations, and such shipments can now be insured as well.
   

2. Estimate the total shipping weight for the package in question. This is the total weights of all items you're thinking of PLUS additional weight of packing materials and exterior shipping container. Generally, packaing adds 1-3#s more to the total weight.
   

3. Locate your destination nation in the header of the appropriate chart below. Find the chart for Priority Mail, Express Mail or First Class Mail per your preference.
   

4. On the appropriate chart, cross-reference your nation with the shipping weight of the package. The result is the cash-basis price for shipping a single shipment of that weight, via that service class, to you. 

Guidelines & Additional Information

• You will always be charged the correct amount for each shipment based on the chart above. If you'd sent or were charged too much given actual shipping weight, your account will be credited; if you paid too little, your account will be debited.

• Priority shipments should take from 6-10 days, but do vary beyond this. Express shipments should arrive within 3-5 days but are not guaranteed. Please be patient as neither you nor I have any control over actual shipment time. 

• Packages may be traceable. A pending shipment confirmation process will automatically forward to you package info.

• Shipping charges cover all costs involved in delivering your games to you. This includes, of course, the direct cost of shipping. But it also includes the considerable time to prepare and have the post office process customs forms; packaging materials, local transportation to the shipping point, and insurance. Read more about shipping costs.

• Maximum shipping weight is varies by nation but can be as little as 44# per package. Still lighter packages are advised to reduce the risk of damage. There may be additional restrictions imposed by each destination country on the size and weight of each package.

• We guarantee the safe delivery of the items you order and generally insure packages to achieve this. There are some limitations to this beyond our control, however:
  

  • Shipments to a handful of countries that the USPS deems 'high risk' cannot be insured; in these instances you assume the risks of loss or damage. This applies only to shipments to specific nations (including surface shipments to Brazil, and all shipments to Germany, Norway, Russia and Indonesia).
    

• You are responsible for any applicable taxes and import duties. Your purchases are just that, a purchase and not a gift. Fine Games does not falsify custom documents, sorry.

• When paying by check or money order, I suggest sending enough to cover 1 or 2 pounds above the estimate so that there will no delay in shipping. In all cases, you ultimately pay only for actual shipping weight. Excess funds will be refunded or held on account, at your option.

Global Express USPS, FedEx or UPS Delivery Rates

Expedited courier delivery in 2-4 days is available from any of three courier services. Please contact us for rate info once you've decided upon the bundle of items you're interested in. Note that expedited shipping rates are quite expensive and range between double to quadruple those of USPS Priority Mail shipping given above. Orders must be received by about 1pm our time to ship on a given day.

Priority Mail International is now the de facto standard shipping method. It applies to all nations, can be insured, provides some tracking, and provides delivery in 6-10 days (approximately). Only if your shipment is very light or you want the fastest delivery possible should you consider other options (below).

Express International Mail offers the fastest delivery. As long as you're willing to pay a premium to shave a few days off the delivery time, this is the way to go. It also provides insurance, applies to all nations, and can be tracked. Delivery time is not guaranteed.

First Class International Mail offers some savings over Prioity Mail, but is limited to packages weighing no more than 4 pounds (1.81kg). The item can not be tracked and is sent UNinsured.