Shipping Costs: Why is it More Expensive Than Expected?
We do not overcharge for shipping. The shipping fees are set by FedEx and EMS (Japan Post).
We sometimes add a small box fee (around 100 JPY) because special custom-made boxes can cost several hundred yen. That’s it.
EMS Shipping Fees
⚪EMS fees depend on weight and distance.
⚪The price is fixed for all companies using EMS.
FedEx Shipping Fees
⚪FedEx fees depend on box size, weight, and destination.
⚪Prices increase slightly every January.
⚪Discounts vary by store, so shipping costs may be different from other stores.
⚪If shipping was cheaper when you bought from another store, that is due to their discount, not because we overcharge.
Other stores offer free shipping!!!
⚪Some stores offer free shipping, but this has nothing to do with us.
⚪That is their business strategy.
⚪If we offer free shipping, we will go bankrupt.
Large Items & FedEx Pricing
⚪Tackle bags, rods, clothing, landing nets → Large boxes = higher FedEx costs
⚪3-piece or 4-piece rods → If longer than 80 cm, FedEx charges extra.
Final Note
✅We do not overcharge for shipping.
✅We do not charge extra handling or packaging fees.
✅The only additional costs are small box fees and rounding adjustments (less than 200 JPY total).
Shipping complaints are very stressful for us.
If someone keeps complaining too much, we will BAN their account.
If you still have concerns, please email us at overseas@bass.co.jp.