Nerd Chic Boutique now ships worldwide. Everything in the shop can leave the country, and shipping is free no matter where it's headed.
That means a Kaiju Hawaiian shirt can finally make it to a backyard barbecue in Melbourne, and our There Is No Antimemetics Division tee can ship to Berlin, where its new owner will immediately forget ordering it.
So how is shipping free?
It isn't, not really. Somebody always pays the mail carrier, and anything crossing a border picks up import duties and taxes along the way. Most shops handle this one of two ways. They add a shipping charge at the very end of checkout, right after you've gotten attached to your cart, or they send the package and let customs hand you a bill when it shows up.
We went a third way. The cost of delivery, plus import duties and VAT where they apply, is built into the price you see while you shop. The number on the product page covers getting it to your door. The one thing we can't fold in is local sales tax, which gets added at checkout where it applies.
Why prices change depending on where you are
Shipping a hoodie to Ohio and shipping one to Rio are very different trips, so our prices vary by region. The store knows where you're shopping from and shows you the right price automatically. Here's how it compares to what customers in the US pay.
United States: nothing changes. Same prices, same free shipping.
Canada, the UK, Australia, Japan and much of the rest of the world: prices run about 15% higher than US prices.
The European Union: prices run about 35% higher, with VAT already included. VAT in the EU runs between 17% and 27% depending on the country, so most of that difference is tax you'd owe on any import. We pay it up front so nobody at your door asks you for it.
Brazil, India, South Africa, Switzerland, Norway and a handful of others: prices run about 50% higher. These are longer trips with steeper import fees, and the price covers both.
A word about timing
Everything we sell is made when you order it, which is how we get away with a catalog this weird. Single-print tees are printed in the USA and usually arrive in about 10 days, though a trip overseas can add a few more. All-over-print hoodies, Hawaiian shirts and shoes are made overseas and take 2 to 5 weeks. If you're shopping for a birthday or a holiday, order early.
Start browsing at nerdchicboutique.com. We'll handle the customs paperwork.
