Mini World ships packages on orders purchased from our company ONLY. Our online Invoice DOES NOT reflect the actual Shipping charge but only is an estimate. Shipping rates vary from Postal Zone to Postal Zone and from Country to Country. Please see our Shipping charts (links below) for a farily accurate estimate of actual charges. A $ 1.50 Handling Fee is added to every order and is not reflected in our charts Domestic orders are shipped via the method you choose on your online order form. FYI -- USPS Priority Mail is the least expensive method for orders weighing 3 pounds and under and UPS is least expensive method for orders weighing 4 pounds and over. Shipping rates are based on Postal Zones, Weight and box size Dimensions. U.S. customers can use the package calculator found on the USPS website to estimate orders made by mail, phone or fax. Make sure you chose Priority Mail as your shipping method. Mini World does not ship any packages via  Ground Parcel Post. The UPS Ground calculator can be found by clicking here. International Shipping Rates & Charts International customers can calculate their shipping rates on the USPS website or see Rates in the International Charts below. Requests for any additional insurance will be added to your order. GPM is an expedited airmail delivery - economical for smaller orders International orders are shipped via EMS that do NOT fit the GPM standard. Comparable to domestic air parcel post. - not as fast as EMS. Available only for orders weighing 4 pounds maximum AND which fit into a 12" x 12" x 2  1/2" box size Shipments are insured against loss, damage or rifling up to $500 at no additional cost. This method used only by special request. Email us. Most international orders are shipped GPM Restrictions on size and weight vary by country. Countries are identified by Group Rates. Please read the Countries Group Chart on International pages to find in which Group your country is listed, and if there are any weight restrictions. If your country is not listed in the chart, please contact us for rates. Shipping Charges do not include any customs fees that may apply. Country taxes and/or duties are the responsibility of the customer. You must Request a Shipping Preference or telephone us at 1-800-762-3318 to have your order shipped by methods other than those used automatically. Questions about your order