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Originally Posted by CaptainSeifer
Thanks so much for that 
Yeah I've seen the card outer before and really like that method, my Halo: The Art of Building Worlds limited edition was shipped from the UK in one too and it did a great job of protecting the book!! I think I'll go with that first option you suggested, as it seems like a good mix of protection and minimizing cost 
The quote I got from Forbidden Planet was 38 GBP per book, which seems sort a high considering my Halo book (same dimensions, format and weight) only cost 10 GBP to ship! |
Here you go - I'll put it here rather than pm as others may wish to get an idea
These are prices for region 2 countries via Royal Mail
If we pack it lightly under 2kg
Your pricing results for a delivery to region 2 weighing 1900 grams are...
Royal Mail
Service International Standard (no tracking)
Delivery aim 5 to 7 working days
Compensation Up to £20
Tracking No
Price £25
International Tracked & Signed
Delivery aim 5 to 7 working days
Up to £50
Delivery Confirmation £30.00
If it gives over 2kg with an extra packing box then printed paper rates apply:
For international standard (no tracking)
Up to 2kg £25.00
Every additional 250g or part thereof up to 5kg add £2.85
So should be £27.85
For international tracked and signed
Up to 2kg £30.00
Every additional 250g or part thereof up to 5kg add £2.85
So should be £32.85
I can check a couple of courier brokers but don't think the prices will be any better than that. I'll check now