Ordering, Payment & Shipping Information
Ordering and Checkout
Please use the Add to Cart, Back Order and Checkout functions provided.
When using checkout, your preferred payment option and shipping requirements will be requested. Within 48 hours, you will receive an invoice, including shipping costs.
If you choose Credit Card payment, your card details will be requested at the checkout (via secure link). Your card will not be billed until you reply to our email invoice.
Currency
All prices noted on this web are in AUSTRALIAN DOLLARS.
We do not provide currency conversions. For an estimate of the equivalent in any other currency, we recommend you use one of the many reputable currency conversion services available on the web.
All invoices will be expressed in Australian Dollars.
All Payments are required in Australian Dollars.
Australian Tax
A Goods and Services Tax (GST) applicable only to customers with an Australian postal address is included in all prices listed on this website.
Overseas Customers, 1/11th the listed price will be deducted on your behalf when your invoice is sent. (Sorry, at this time, we are not able to automatically effect this on our web listed prices.)
Payment Methods
Payment for mail order purchases can be made via:
Direct Deposit EFT Bank Transfer (from Australian bank accounts only)
Credit Card
PayPal (includes payment using your credit card via PayPal)
Cheque (Personal or Bank Cheque) in Australian Dollars Only
Western Union Electronic Money Transfer (this is a very specific service. We do not accept any other Western Union service).
Never send Cash in the Post!
We do not accept Cheques or any sort of Money Order in any currency other than Australian Dollars.
If you want to pay by Credit Card but do not wish to submit your Credit Card numbers thru the web secure link, please choose a different payment option and notify us in the comments field of the check-out procedure. We will then work out an alternative means of receiving your card details.
Postal Address
Postal Address for sent forms of payment:
Southern Sky Models
PO Box 49
Woodvale
WA 6026
Australia
Postal Rates - Within Australia *:
Decals and Small (flat) accessories are sent at the following rates:
Up to 250g; $1.70
251g to 500g; $2.30
Kits and other items are sent at parcel rates:
$7.35 for all parcels under 500g.
$14.30 for all parcels 501g to 1Kg
Cost + $1.00 packaging fee for parcels greater than 1Kg.
Note - Within Australia, Postage of over 1KG parcels takes one steep jump to over $20, but then is small increments for any further additions. (Apprx $1.60 for a typical 1/72 WW2 fighter kit.)
3Kg Express Post Satchels at $13.55 or 5KG Express Satchels at $21.85 can be used if the items will fit in the bag. Great for books and paints.
Registered/Insured Post
Registered post including insurance of up to $100 cover is available at a fee of $3.05. This is a “tracked” service. An additional $1.45 fee is required for every extra $100 insurance required to a maximum insured value of $5000.
Minimum fee Registered Post is required for all purchases exceeding $75.00.
Postage Transit Time Estimates - Within Australia:
Items sent at letter rate (decals, PE, etc) 2 to 3 BUSINESS Days.
Items sent at Parcel rate (kits, conversions, etc) 5 to 7 BUSINESS Days.
Postal Rates - Worldwide *:
Small Flat Packages
All prices quoted are in Australian Dollars and are not subject to GST.
Decals and Small (flat) accessories are sent at the following rates:
Up to 125g; $5.70
126 to 250g; $8.05
251 to 500g; $15.10
Special Note 1. Insured international post to a maximum value of $100 is available for decals and other small (flat) items at a fixed rate of $20.00.
Special Note 2. Packages either Valued at more than $100, or greater than 500g or thicker than 20mm must be sent at parcel rates.
Parcels
Quick Guide to STANDARD AIRMAIL Overseas Parcel Postage Rates:
| Weight(with packaging) | New Zealand | Asia Pacific | North America & Middle East | Europe & South America |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 250g | $8.20 | $9.40 | $10.55 | $12.35 |
| 251 – 500g | $12.00 | $14.40 | $16.70 | $20.30 |
| 501 – 750g | $15.80 | $19.40 | $22.85 | $28.25 |
| 751 – 1Kg | $19.60 | $24.40 | $29.00 | $36.20 |
| 71Kg – 1.25Kg | $23.40 | $29.40 | $35.15 | $44.15 |
| 1.25Kg – 1.5Kg | $27.20 | $34.40 | $41.30 | $52.10 |
Insurance is available at $9.60 for $100 cover. An additional $2.50 fee is required for every extra $100 insurance required to a maximum insured value of $5000. This is NOT a fully “tracked” service. (ie. you, the addressee cannot track the item.) For full tracking service, the Express Courier International post service must be used.
Minimum fee Insured Post is required for all purchases exceeding $75.00.
Express Courier International and Express Post International Services are available. These are more expensive than standard airmail rates quoted. If Express post is required, please request this in the Comments area when using Checkout.
Surface Rate Shipping. We do not offer Surface rate unless your order is greater than 2Kg. Insurance is mandatory for any parcel sent by surface.
Airmail Shipping Transit Time Estimates - International:
7 to 10 Days.
Be sure to allow extra time at peak postage demand times of the year such as Christmas.
Note that public holidays at departure, transit and destination countries will add to the shipping time.
*** Postal rates are subject to change without notice. ***
