What shipping actually costs

Shipping is calculated at checkout rather than bundled into the price of a print. That means the figure you see on the product page is not the final total. The final total includes the print, any framing or canvas upgrade, and the delivery charge for the destination you select. Domestic orders usually cost less than international ones. The gap can be meaningful on heavier framed pieces, where packaging and weight push the charge up. If you are comparing two editions, compare the full checkout total rather than the listed price alone.

Auvrique publishes its shipping approach in the shipping policy, which is the document that explains how charges are built and when they apply. The policy is the place to confirm whether a promotion is active at the moment you order, because shipping terms can change between seasons. If a page on the site suggests otherwise, treat it as a snapshot rather than a promise. The reliable figure is the one generated when you enter a delivery address and move toward payment.

Where hidden costs show up internationally

International orders carry more than the delivery charge on the checkout page. Import duties and local taxes may be collected on arrival, depending on the country and the declared value of the package. Those charges are set by the destination country, not by the seller, and they are not always visible until the parcel reaches customs. A print that looks inexpensive once shipped can still attract a separate fee at the border. The risk is highest on framed work, which often crosses a higher value threshold than an unframed print.

The practical way to reduce surprises is to check the order summary for the shipping line and then check whether your country applies import fees to art prints. Some destinations collect duties through the carrier, others require payment on delivery. Neither method is hidden by the seller, but both can feel unexpected if you have not accounted for them. If you are buying for a room rather than for resale, the duty question is usually a one time cost rather than an ongoing one.

How to read the order summary

The order summary is the page that matters most, because it is where the shipping line appears alongside the product price. Add the edition you want, enter a delivery address, and read the figure before you commit. If the summary shows a shipping charge, that is the charge you will pay. If it shows a promotional rate, the terms of that promotion will usually be stated nearby. The summary is also where you can compare a framed poster with a canvas edition on the same destination, which is the only fair comparison.

If the figure looks higher than you expected, the reason is usually weight, distance, or the framing option rather than a concealed fee. Framed pieces ship in larger packaging and cost more to move. Canvas editions on the other hand ship more compactly and often cost less to deliver. The difference is mechanical, not arbitrary. You can use the summary to decide whether the framing upgrade is worth the extra delivery cost for the room you have in mind.