Is there an estimate for shipping costs!
I plan to ship all orders through the US Postal Service, and their prices do fluctuate from time to time. This is actually a big part of why I decided I didn’t want to collect any shipping fees until surveys are actually being sent out. The cost will also depend somewhat on where you’re located and if your package included any add-on’s.
However, that being said, generally I have found that when shipping my other work internationally in the past, shipping typically costs about 20-30 $USD.
Domestic shipments within the United states are generally less than $15
You can also calculate what it would cost to hypothetically send your shipment to your own specific postal code via this link
https://postcalc.usps.com/
Shipments should be calculated based on size and weight and you can expect that most Backers’ rewards will weigh approximately 1lb or about .5kg.
I expect to be shipping nearly all international packages as “International First Class” Packages, which again, are usually going to cost between 20 and 30 $USD. Most domestic shipments will be shipped as “First Class” mail, and will generally cost less than $15 to ship.
However, please be aware that these are only estimates. Shipping costs will vary based on your location, any add-ons included in your rewards, the addition or alteration of rewards based on the achievement of stretch goals, and other factors. These calculations can give you a good idea of what you might expect to pay for shipping, but it’s good to plan for some small fluctuations!
Last updated: October 01, 2023 08:52
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