I loved saving the ticket stubs from the Chicago Blackhawks hockey games I went to when I was a kid. Each time I went to a game, I was sure to bring my stub to school the next day to show off to my friends and prove that I was there. Sometimes the games were important – all-star or playoff games – and sometimes it was just a Tuesday night regular season game. Regardless, it was cool to just go and then have that small, visual reminder that I could look back at. Over the years, I have also saved pocket schedules, rosters, lineup cards, score cards and any other piece of game or team-related memorabilia I could find. I even saved concert ticket and movie ticket stubs. After a while, all of that started to add up, so I had to get it organized. BCW makes many different sizes of pocket pages that will fit almost any “non-card” collectible you may have.
BCW Supplies ships parcels and freight orders from our Indiana warehouse using trusted carriers like UPS, FedEx, and various freight companies. This allows us to offer competitive shipping rates within the 48 contiguous United States—and for larger orders, we even provide Free Shipping (see our Free Shipping page for full details).
However, Free Shipping does not apply to orders shipped outside the contiguous U.S., including Alaska, Hawaii, and international destinations. Because international shipping costs are often significantly higher, we understand that this can be a barrier for customers located outside the U.S. Thankfully, there are alternative ways to purchase BCW products that can reduce these shipping costs.
Option 1: Buy Direct from BCW
International customers are welcome to place orders directly on our website. During checkout, our system will calculate the shipping charges for most international addresses. If you’re willing to pay standard international rates, this is the fastest and most direct way to get BCW products.
Option 2: Purchase Through Our International Distributors
To help lower shipping expenses, many international customers choose to buy BCW products through our authorized distributors. These companies are located in various countries and offer regional access to BCW products—sometimes with lower shipping fees or faster delivery.
Each distributor operates independently, so their business models may vary:
Some distributors sell directly to consumers
Others only sell to retail stores
A few serve both consumer and retail markets
For example, in Canada, our distributors Grosnor and Dynamic supply only to retailers. If you’re a Canadian collector, you can request your local hobby shop to stock the BCW items you’re looking for. The store can order directly from one of these distributors, helping you avoid international shipping charges. While this process may take a bit longer than ordering from our website, it can significantly reduce your total costs.
To find a distributor that serves your area—and to learn if they sell directly to consumers—please refer to our BCW Distributor List.
Option 3: Use a Freight Forwarding Service
Another solution for international orders—especially large ones—is to use a freight forwarding service. This is particularly useful for wholesale customers.
Here’s how it works:
Place a large order on our website and choose a U.S.-based freight forwarder as your delivery address.
If your order qualifies for Free Shipping, we’ll deliver it to the freight forwarder at no charge.
From there, the freight forwarder arranges international shipping to your location.
For instance, a wholesale customer in Singapore might have a freight forwarder in California receive their pallet. BCW handles shipping to the California address, and the freight company takes over from there. Many of our international customers already use this method to efficiently manage shipping costs for bulk orders.
Final Thoughts
Whether you’re a collector placing a small order or a retailer sourcing bulk inventory, BCW offers multiple ways to get our products internationally. From direct online ordering to regional distributors and freight forwarding services, there’s a solution that can meet your needs and help you save on shipping.
If you have any questions about the best option for your location, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
