If the shop's standing condition is met, such as "free shipping for purchases over X JPY," free shipping is also applied in the WorldShopping cart. However, limited-time campaigns, coupons, members-only offers, and free shipping on specific products are not applied in the WorldShopping cart.
Conditions under which "free shipping" is applied
The following kinds of conditions that the shop sets on a regular basis are also applied in the WorldShopping cart.
- Standing rules based on the purchase amount, such as "free shipping for purchases over X JPY"
If the order amount meets the condition, the shipping fee to WorldShopping warehouse becomes 0 JPY. If the condition is not met, the usual shipping fee to WorldShopping warehouse applies.
When it is applied and when it is not
There are several patterns of "free shipping" displayed by shops. Whether they are applied in the WorldShopping cart is as detailed below.
| Type of "free shipping" | Application in the WorldShopping cart |
|---|---|
| Free shipping for purchases over X JPY (shop standing rule) | Applied |
| Limited-time free shipping campaign | Not applied |
| Free shipping coupon issued by the shop | Not applied |
| Members-only free shipping | Not applied |
| When a specific product is shown as "free shipping" | Not applied |
For purchases via WorldShopping, products are delivered not to your address but to the WorldShopping warehouse. Because this delivery is based on the shop's standard domestic shipping rules, campaigns, coupons, member benefits, and free shipping on specific products are not covered.
Advance domestic shipping payment and difference settlement
At WorldShopping, to prepare for potential amount changes during proxy purchasing, the shipping fee to WorldShopping warehouse is paid in advance at the first payment. If the actual shipping fee to WorldShopping warehouse turns out to be lower than at the time of order, the difference will be settled and deducted at the second payment.
Shipping fees that apply when using WorldShopping
When you use WorldShopping, the following two types of shipping fees apply.
Shipping fee to WorldShopping warehouse (first payment)
This is the shipping fee from the shop to the WorldShopping warehouse. The standard shipping fee set by the shop applies. This cost is included in the first payment (at the time of order).
International shipping fee (second payment)
This is the shipping fee from the WorldShopping warehouse to your destination country. This cost is included in the second payment (after your items arrive at the warehouse).
If you have any questions about the settlement of the shipping to WorldShopping warehouse, please contact WorldShopping customer support via the Inquiry Form.