Shipping Costs

Shipping of cars is charged on a per car basis. The cost of shipping per
car decreases as the number of cars increases. The following table
explains the mechanism used. If you use our secure online ordering
mechanism, shipping costs are calculated automatically for you.

Please note that we will charge shipping at the actual rate if it is less
than the shown or calculated rate. Note also that if there is an error
in the calculation process, for instance the wrong destination zone is
used, then we will charge the actual rate even if it is higher than the
calculated rate.

Shipping charges per car

Destination        1st car  Rest      Min      Max
UK Standard *      £1.95    £1.25    £0.60   £20.00
Europe Standard    £4.00    £1.95    £1.25
Europe Signed For  £8.00    £1.95    £8.00
World  Standard    £5.00    £3.95    £1.35
World  Signed For  £8.50    £3.95    £8.50

* UK Signed For available at an additional charge of £3.50

Example: 6 cars to Europe = £13.75
(£4.00+£1.95+£1.95+£1.95+£1.95+£1.95)
Note: Maximum UK shipping charge £20.00
Minimum shipping charges apply to small orders
and do not apply to Signed For deliveries.
(Rates revised 16 Mar 07)

Shipping for books, accessories and spares is calculated at either a
percentage or a multiple of a car, based on weight. The values used
are shown on the appropriate product pages.

Typical Shipping Rates

Item          Band Rate Number of items
                        equivalent to 1 car
Spares          D    7%    15
Motors          C   20%     5
Track (small)   C   20%     5
Track (std)     B   50%     2
Car             A  100%     0
Buildings       W  150%    ==1.5 cars
2-car packs     X  200%    ==2 cars!
Sliding Curve   V  400%    ==4 cars
Power base      Y  700%    ==7 cars
Sets (typical)  Z 3000%    ==30 cars, ie:
                           UK     20.00 (max)
                           Europe 55.75
                           World  98.10
Selected Items  0  FREE
Special Items   *  Rate as stated on page

Shipping of all other items is at cost, and based on the weight of the 
items. We will add shipping to the value of your order. If you need
confirmation of the shipping charges prior to shipment, please state
this clearly on your order.