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Shipping costs are bizzare, and not just for international.
I’ve been quoted bonkers rates for within Australia as well.
I actually think it’s most dependent on the e-commerce engine vendors use. The best rates, I find, are from the vendors who have their own shipping calculator based on their direct costs with the courier company.
It’s just trial and error with finding the right price for the item inc shipping costs. I find Astroshop.eu and First light optics are pretty good with shipping costs (and shipping options).
Clearly it’s not going to be worth (in most instances) shipping very small items great international distances in terms of the product cost:shipping cost ratio….although I’m often surprised at just how cheap an overseas item can be to still beat combined Oz prices, as local shipping and Astro gear are mostly considerably more expensive over here.
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