This also means that shipping charges for subscriptions are not calculated in advance. However, for back issue purchases shipping charges are calculated in advance so the final cost can be determined at the time of purchase. Shipping costs are subsidized if the box contains mostly comic books. G-Mart offers an extra level of subsidy to subscribers with large orders as a reward for the regular business. You may request one service over another in the membership shipping notes field, however if your request is different from our decision then no subsidies are given and extra charges for tracking and insurance may apply.
International shipping is either expensive or unreliable.
It is important to note that shipping charges are calculated per shipment, not per order. This means if you are a subscription customer and choose weekly shipping then the shipping charges and subsidies are calculated based upon the contents of the shipment for each week, not upon the original order. This also means that shipping charges for subscriptions are not calculated in advance. However, for back issue purchases shipping charges are calculated in advance so the final cost can be determined at the time of purchase.