Hi,
I am looking forward to start a new adventure, rise of the rune lords.
But at the checkout I was shocked to see the price of shipping was more than the book! is this an error?
It read:
Subtotal (1 Item) 59.99
Shipping and Handling 61.95
Total 121.97
did I do something wrong?
I live in Australia not the North Pole >.<
Once a package reaches a certain size/weight/volume, the only available shipping option for international orders is USPS Priority - which is quick, but expensive.
I'm surprised the RotRL hardcover is that big (hopefully it's just a glitch). If it turns out to be true, it's often worth looking into "batching" upcoming orders - sometimes you'll be able to fit four or so additional items in the same packet with negligible additional costs
Ok thanks guys, I really can't justify the order at that cost. Honestly I feel like you guys at paizo were trying to pull a fast one on me. I know its not paizos shipping price but maybe compare prices for a new shipping company >.< To be like woo getting a new book one second to wtf the next is a downer.
Shipping outdide of the U.S. is crazy. It's always been bad but know it's insane imo.at least you live in Australia. I live in Canada and I get between 20-40$ worth of shipping added. Canada right next door.
Yer that is bogus man, someone could throw it over the boarder >.<
Ueah, he's not even that tall, and he mows the lawn once a week in exchange for 50$ off the rent.
I know its not paizos shipping price but maybe compare prices for a new shipping company >.<
I'm with you. DHL are quicker, cheaper and provide far superior tracking information that USPS. Unfortunately, Paizo only offer the one option - I believe it's because they get lower rates that way due to the bulk of orders they place with USPS. That would perhaps mean that domestic customers would pay more if Paizo offered a broader range of shipping options internationally.
Personally, it's always felt to me like I'm subsidising US customer shipping costs, but it's been a long-running issue, so it's unlikely to change in the near future.
Amazon can often provide a cheaper option to Australia - this one is $57.59 to Adelaide.
I know its not paizos shipping price but maybe compare prices for a new shipping company >.<I'm with you. DHL are quicker, cheaper and provide far superior tracking information that USPS. Unfortunately, Paizo only offer the one option - I believe it's because they get lower rates that way due to the bulk of orders they place with USPS. That would perhaps mean that domestic customers would pay more if Paizo offered a broader range of shipping options internationally.
Personally, it's always felt to me like I'm subsidising US customer shipping costs, but it's been a long-running issue, so it's unlikely to change in the near future.
Amazon can often provide a cheaper option to Australia - this one is $57.59 to Adelaide.
Oh Excellent thank you. I was going to try my local board game stores but that is even better :). The shipping cost is more of what I expected around $15 AUS and the book is around $55 AUS
Thanks for chiming in here, everyone!
To confirm, the Rise of the Runelords Anniversary Edition Hardcover is rather heavy, so it exceeds the weight limit for standard post of international shipments (which is 4 lbs per package). Unfortunately, that means our only shipping option for it is Priority.
We certainly understand that the shipping price for many items is not feasible for a lot of international customers. Please purchase wherever makes the most sense for you.
Thanks!
Sharaya