Shipping is to be paid by the buyer. We will insure any large/expensive shipments. We cannot be held responsible for loss/damage in transit. Please contact us if anything should happen to your item during shipping (ie damage) & We will supply you with the shipping/insurance details to enable you to claim on the shipper. (Usually Royal Mail)If you live outside the UK & you are the winning bidder, please wait for an invoice with the revised shipping amount before paying.