Guide
Buying from TCGplayer in Australia: what it really costs
TCGplayer now ships some singles straight to Australia. Here’s how it works, what you’ll pay on top of the card price, and when buying locally still makes more sense. (Yes, we sell cards too. We’ve kept this straight.)
Three ways to buy
How Australians can order from TCGplayer
- 01US$15.99
TCGplayer Direct
Select Magic, Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh! singles, combined into one tracked parcel from TCGplayer’s US warehouse. Up to 200 Direct cards ship to Australia for a flat US$15.99, and every order is checked before it ships.
- 02Varies
Sellers who ship overseas
Some marketplace sellers ship internationally themselves. Each seller sets their own postage, and each one sends a separate package.
- 03Fees
A package forwarder
A forwarder gives you a US address so you can buy anything on the US marketplace. You pay US postage to the forwarder, then their fees and international shipping. TCGplayer’s buyer protection stops at the forwarder’s door.
The real total
What you pay on top of the card price
TCGplayer prices are in US dollars and the site doesn’t convert them for you. To compare with an Australian price, add these up before you check out.
Worked example for one US$10 card on Direct: US$10 + US$15.99 shipping = US$25.99, plus 10% GST is about US$28.59, plus a 3% conversion fee is about US$29.45. Then convert that to AUD. Spread the same shipping across 50 cards and it’s only about 32 US cents each, which is why Direct is great value for big orders.
Shipping. US$15.99 flat on Direct for up to 200 cards. Marketplace sellers charge their own rates, per package.
GST. 10% GST applies to goods you import. On low-value orders it’s usually added at checkout, so check the total before you pay.
Currency conversion. You’re charged in USD. Your bank or PayPal converts it and often adds a fee, commonly around 3%.
Payment. Buyers outside the US can pay with PayPal, Apple Pay or TCGplayer store credit.
When TCGplayer is the better deal
A big Magic or Pokémon order, where the flat shipping is shared across lots of cards. Cards nobody in Australia has in stock. And if you’re happy to wait for international post.
When buying in Australia wins
One or two cards, where US$15.99 of shipping can cost more than the card. Anything Riftbound, which isn’t on TCGplayer Direct. When you need the card for Friday’s League night. And when you want to pay in AUD, return a card under Australian Consumer Law, or see a scan of the exact copy you’re buying.
Our postage. $2.50 letter post on small orders, free tracked postage over $75, posted the next business day.
Check us against importing. Every card page shows our price next to the overseas market price and the landed cost of importing it yourself.
Questions
TCGplayer and Australia
Does TCGplayer ship to Australia?
Yes. TCGplayer Direct ships select Magic, Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh! singles to Australia for a flat US$15.99 for up to 200 cards, and some marketplace sellers also ship here themselves.
Can I buy Riftbound cards from TCGplayer in Australia?
Not through TCGplayer Direct, which only covers Magic, Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh! singles. You’d need a seller who ships overseas or a package forwarder, or you can buy Riftbound singles locally.
Do I pay GST on cards from TCGplayer?
GST of 10% applies to goods imported into Australia. On low-value orders it’s usually collected at checkout. TCGplayer notes that some taxes or charges may also be collected on delivery, depending on how the order ships.
Are TCGplayer prices in AUD?
No. Everything is in US dollars, and your bank or PayPal converts it when you pay, usually with a conversion fee.