We know that some of the shipping costs have come as a surprise and want to thank you all for bringing this to our attention. Some errors have been corrected on the backend—particularly for retailers who are receiving multiple copies of the game and backers receiving only Wave 2 add-ons who were incorrectly invoiced for shipping during Wave 1.
We are actively working with BackerKit to correct these errors and you should see the changes reflected on your surveys.
Unfortunately, much of the shipping, taxes, and VAT prices shown on surveys reflect the current state of shipping and global commerce. The increasing price of oil affects shipping and freight particularly hard, with some carriers increasing costs between 25-40% since our original estimates last fall.
Pathfinder Quest Deluxe Edition components.
Miniatures on top of the Pathfinder Quest Deluxe Edition box.
Additionally, Pathfinder Quest is a larger game in its final form than the pre-production mockups used for estimation. The estimated size of Pathfinder Quest was approximately 12”x12”x3” for the Standard Edition and 12”x12”x5” for the Deluxe Edition, with weights around 5 and 8 pounds respectively. The final games come in closer to 8 and 11 pounds respectively, with the Standard Edition coming in a 12”x12”x5” box and the Deluxe Edition coming in a 12”x12”x10” box to accommodate miniatures.
From left to right: Pre-production mockup, Pathfinder Quest Standard Edition, and Pathfinder Quest Deluxe Edition.
These measurements place Pathfinder Quest in “oversized” package categories for most carriers, and this can be impacted even more by orders including Pathfinder rulebooks, which also add a fair amount of weight.
All VAT and taxes shown on the surveys are based on each state, region, or country’s import fees. For some countries, these taxes can be as high as 25%, while other regions have lower rates.
There is a chance that global shipping rates will improve between now and fall—if you would like to postpone your Wave 1 shipment to combine with Wave 2 in hopes of smoother sailing, please contact us via BackerKit support. However, we cannot guarantee better rates due to constantly shifting global circumstances.
We know these price adjustments are impactful and we appreciate your patience and understanding. We hope that once Pathfinder Quest reaches your doorstep, you'll see just how phenomenal (and huge) this game is when you dive in to play!
