Q: How are shipping fees calculated?

Shipping fees are based on: Shipping weight (volumetric or actual—whichever is greater) A flat base fee for the first 0.5kg A lower fee for every additional 0.5kg 🛍️ The more you consolidate, the more you save—since you only pay the base charge once per shipment.

Question 1

How are shipping fees calculated?

Accepted Answer

Shipping fees are based on:

Shipping weight (volumetric or actual—whichever is greater)
A flat base fee for the first 0.5kg
A lower fee for every additional 0.5kg

🛍️ The more you consolidate, the more you save—since you only pay the base charge once per shipment.

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Question 2

Can you buy the item for me when the online store does not accept my international credit card?

Accepted Answer

Yes we can! Simply follow these steps to place your BuyForMe order with us.

Login to your account and click on Buy For Me on your dashboard or BFM Orders in your sidebar. Then click on BuyForMe Cart.
A BuyForMe form will appear. Fill in your order details. You may fill in as many items as you wish from the same merchant
We will place your order(s), checkout and pay the merchant. Your shopping will be sent to your U.S. Address
We will send you an email once we have placed your order(s)
If you wish to shop from another online store, please fill out a new BuyForMe form. Please note that we require one form (regardless of the items required) for separate merchants.
Your packages have arrived at your U.S. Address. What's next!Receive an email from us 1-2 days after your packages arrive with details includingYou can also view your packages at your Dashboard Only when your packages arrive, will we be able to inform you of the international shipping weight and other applicable fees.
- your package(s) individual weight
- date of receipt
- scanned invoice(s)
When all your packages arrive at your U.S. Address, manage how you want them shipped home in My Packages.

We have optional add-on services for savings on shipping. Learn about it at Ship Smarter: Add-On Services

Question 3

How do I ensure that I am shopping the U.S. version of the online store?

Accepted Answer

There are two things to look out for:
1. Selecting Store Location or URL to U.S.

When you are at the merchant website, ensure that the store location or URL is set to U.S./ United States

Selecting your local region site may only show limited shopping selections reflect higher international prices.

Many merchants will embed international shipping costs into their international product selection.

2. Always Select US Currency To View Prices

Choose to view shopping in your local currency and you’ll often be shown higher prices. To compensate with currency fluctuations, many merchants quote inflated exchange rates.

Tip: Make sure that what you are shopping for is not a prohibited item for international shipping. For a full listing, please visit Prohibited Items.

Question 4

How do I shop and ship with comGateway?

Accepted Answer

Shopping with comGateway is easy, whether you’re buying directly from U.S. stores or need help placing your order.

🛍️ If the online store accepts your card:

Shop from any U.S. online store.

At checkout, enter your comGateway U.S. address as your shipping address.

Log into your comGateway account and let us know which packages you’re expecting.

When your packages arrive, you’ll get an email with:
Package weight
Date of receipt
Scanned invoice(s)
Repack status (if available)

Go to your dashboard to view your packages and manage shipping:
Store your items for up to 30 days
Consolidate or repack packages
Ship internationally at our discounted rates

💡 Even if the merchant ships overseas, comGateway is often cheaper—and gives you more control.

🛒 If the online store doesn’t accept your international payment method:

Use our BuyForMe service. Just tell us what you want to purchase, and we’ll buy it for you using our U.S. payment method.

📦 Summary: Your comGateway Shopping Flow

💬 Still not sure what path to take?

Check our FAQ on BuyForMe Service or Shipping from Your U.S. Address for more detail.

Question 5

A merchant promotion is ending soon; can you help me place my BuyForMe order immediately?

Accepted Answer

Don’t worry, our ordering team fulfill BuyForMe orders within 24 hours.

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