Shipping - Quasar Comics and Collectibles

Shipping:
Unless specifically noted, all of our shipments are sent via USPS tracked methods. Our method of choice is Priority mail but low value small shipments (typically $25 or less and 1 to 5 or 6 comics, must weigh less than 13 ounces) can go “First Class Package Service” if you wish (no insurance, at your risk). We charge the basic flat rate prices where possible and if your package is worth more than the included insurance, we will purchase the additional insurance at our cost. So, the cost to you is usually at or less than what we are paying. Also, if you are purchasing an especially expensive item or items, we will upgrade to express mail with signature delivery at our cost. Note that you can always upgrade the shipping to express, signature confirmation etc. at your cost if it is a package we were not going to include those options with. Finally, especially large and bulky orders we will assess the options and let you pick!

Everything is packed carefully with padding, card board, etc. so it will reach you safely. With thousands of packages sent in the past, we have not had an issue yet with a damaged package.

Price guidelines (from USPS.com):

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For mail within the United States (may exclude territories and APO, will confirm costs)
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Priority Mail
Flat Rate envelope $8.95 – Good for 1 to 7 or 8 thinner comics typically. Tracked and USPS targets delivery in 1 to 3 days.
Medium flat rate boxes – $16.10 There are two sizes so can be used for oversized magazines and other items. Depending on which box is used, can hold a stack of comics up to about 5 inches high (Box is 11″ x 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″) or comics and large items up to about 3 inches high (Box is 13 5/8″ x 11 7/8″ x 3 3/8″).
Large flat rate box – $21.50 Items too thick for second medium size flat rate box (Box is 12″ x 12″ x 5 1/2″).
Other rates at our estimated cost if one of the above does not work.

First Class Package Service (lower value orders only, approximate cut-off $25)
$4.50 – Good for 1 to 5 or 6 thinner comics typically, must weigh less than 13 ounces. No insurance so lower value items only ($25 or less). We use Priority Mail Flat Rate envelope noted above unless you request this option for low value and lower weight items. Note: No insurance, at your risk.

Priority Mail Express
Flat Rate envelope $23.50 – Good for 1 to 7 or 8 thinner comics typically. Tracked and USPS targets delivery in 1 to 3 days.
Other rates at our estimated cost if one of the above does not work.

INTERNATIONAL
Please confirm with us prior to ordering if we can ship to your country. We can usually ship to most “Western” countries that do not present a high risk, especially for lower value orders. Higher value and other countries assessed at the time you are interested. International is at your risk and may take a long time to arrive. Can be worth it if you are patient (my comic book collecting friends in New Zealand can attest to this!).

All customs forms will be completed accurately, so be familiar with your country’s possible duties, VAT, GST to understand your final cost.

Example price ranges:

First Class Package International Service
Maximum weight 64 ounces (4 pounds). At your risk, you can purchase insurance. Low end of range is estimate likely for 1 to 4 or so standard comic books (8 or less ounces) and high end of range is estimate for quite a few comics (4 pounds maximum) –
Eight ounces or less: $14.85 to $17.40
(Various prices depending on country and weight between the above and the below)
Less than four pounds: $56.35 to $67.25

Priority Mail International (this can be viable for ordering large numbers of comics as price per book becomes fairly low)
Flat Rate envelope – Canada – $29.60. Other countries $36.85 to $42.15. Good for 1 to 7 or 8 thinner comics typically or some books. Must weigh less than 4 pounds.
Medium flat rate boxes – Canada $56.80. Other countries $82.85 to $98.45. There are two sizes so can be used for oversized magazines and other items. Depending on which box is used, can hold a stack of comics up to about 5 inches high (Box is 11″ x 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″) or comics and large items up to about 3 inches high (Box is 13 5/8″ x 11 7/8″ x 3 3/8″).
Large flat rate box – Canada $73.80. Other countries $108.10 to $122.65. Items too wide or tall for the second medium size flat rate box (Box is 12″ x 12″ x 5 1/2″).
Other rates at our estimated cost if one of the above does not work. Can be very heavy boxes that prove economical for purchasing large numbers of comics. As an example, a 25 pound box costs from $143.14 to $249.36 base rate. This would likely be 150 to 200 comics so price per comic is not too bad.