M. B. Music Website
Approximate postage rates
All postage & customs charges are at the consignee's expense
Postage rates depend on the weight of the parcel, that may vary depending on the type of records included (i.e. a record with thick vinyl and gatefold cover may weigh the double of a single-sleeve thin-vinyl album).
Below I have listed approximate shipping rates from Italy. I have posted them just to give you an idea of the shipping costs. When processing your order, I'll weigh your parcel, evaluate the cost and bill you exactly for the cost of the parcel.
As you can see, they are not so expensive if you choose surface mail and if your parcel is not too heavy. Other options are available for parcels over 2 kg.
Important: declared and insured value must be the same - no exception
PRIORITY MAIL (not registered nor ensured, not suggested)
EUROPE and other Mediterranean countries
up to 1 kg. (1 or 2 LPs or a few 45s) --> €5
1 to 2 kg. (2 or 3 LPs to 4 or 5 LPs) --> €8
Not available over 2 kg. For larger orders please ask.
Absolutely not suggested outside European Union.
REGISTERED SURFACE MAIL
EUROPE and other Mediterranean countries
up to 1 kg. (1 or 2 LPs or a few 45s) --> €6
1 to 2 kg. (2 or 3 LPs to 4 or 5 LPs) --> €8
Not available over 2 kg. For larger orders please ask.
REST OF THE WORLD, except OCEANIA
up to 1 kg. (1 or 2 LPs or a few 45s) --> €6
1 to 2 kg. (2 or 3 LPs to 4 or 5 LPs) --> €9
Not available over 2 kg. For larger orders please ask.
OCEANIA
up to 1 kg. (1 or 2 LPs or a few 45s) --> €7
1 to 2 kg. (2 or 3 LPs to 4 or 5 LPs) --> €10
Not available over 2 kg. For larger orders please ask.
REGISTERED AND INSURED SURFACE MAIL (insured value: less than €51.65)
EUROPE and other Mediterranean countries
up to 1 kg. (1 or 2 LPs or a few 45s) --> €9
1 to 2 kg. (2 or 3 LPs to 4 or 5 LPs) --> €11
Not available over 2 kg. For larger orders please ask.
REST OF THE WORLD
up to 1 kg. (1 or 2 LPs or a few 45s) --> €9
1 to 2 kg. (2 or 3 LPs to 4 or 5 LPs) --> €12
Not available over 2 kg. For larger orders please ask.
REGISTERED AND INSURED SURFACE MAIL (insured value: up to €258.23)
EUROPE and other Mediterranean countries
up to 1 kg. (1 or 2 LPs or a few 45s) --> €11
1 to 2 kg. (2 or 3 LPs to 4 or 5 LPs) --> €14
Not available over 2 kg. For larger orders please ask.
REST OF THE WORLD
up to 1 kg. (1 or 2 LPs or a few 45s) --> €12
1 to 2 kg. (2 or 3 LPs to 4 or 5 LPs) --> €15
Not available over 2 kg. For larger orders please ask.
REGISTERED AND INSURED AIR MAIL
Almost each country has different rates. There are considerable differences even inside EU. Next time I update this site I'll try to list some of the most requested.
QUICK PACK EUROPE
GROUP 1: EUROPEAN UNION
Up to 3 kg. (up to 7-8 LPs) --> €20
3 to 5 kg. (up to 12-15 LPs) --> €24
5 to 15 kg. (how many records do you want to buy?) --> €36
GROUP 2: NORWAY and SWITZERLAND
Up to 3 kg. (up to 7-8 LPs) --> €28
3 to 5 kg. (up to 12-15 LPs) --> €31
5 to 15 kg. (you're an insatiable vinyl hound!) --> €43
E.M.S. INTERNATIONAL SERVICE
GROUP 1: EUROPE (except ex-USSR countries), TUNISIA, ALGERIA and EGYPT
Up to 1 kg. (1 or 2 LPs or a few 45s) --> €18
1 to 2 kg. (2 or 3 LPs to 4 or 5 LPs) --> €21
Over 2 kg. up to 10 kg. the cost approximately grows of €3 each kg.
GROUP 2: Ex-USSR COUNTRIES, U.S.A., CANADA, Northern and Central AFRICA, Western ASIA
Up to 1 kg. (1 or 2 LPs or a few 45s) --> €28
1 to 2 kg. (2 or 3 LPs to 4 or 5 LPs) --> €36
Over 2 kg. up to 10 kg. the cost approximately grows of €8-10 each kg.
GROUP 3: Rest of AFRICA and ASIA, part of Central & Southern AMERICA
Up to 1 kg. (1 or 2 LPs or a few 45s) --> €35
1 to 2 kg. (2 or 3 LPs to 4 or 5 LPs) --> €44
Over 2 kg. up to 10 kg. the cost approximately grows of €10 each kg.
GROUP 4: OCEANIA and rest of SOUTH AMERICA
Up to 1 kg. (1 or 2 LPs or a few 45s) --> €41
1 to 2 kg. (2 or 3 LPs to 4 or 5 LPs) --> €57
Over 2 kg. up to 10 kg. the cost approximately grows of €15 each kg.
Insurance extra: €6 (any destination, any value insured).