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UPS runs an absolute scam when it comes to international shipping... I bought this item off a Twitch auction, and all-in I ended up spending more on shipping + fees than I did the game itself. It was the surprise $33 CAD border fee that really set me off, though. The tax itself was only $6 and change, but UPS uses its own broker. The only way for me to pay only the $6 would have been to contact UPS, get the receipt, then drive an hour or so to the closest airport, go to the customs office there, pay the bill, then provide UPS a copy of the receipt back. Succinctly, they charge as much as they know they can get away with, and are betting that a majority of people don't live near an airport and will thus be forced to pay what might as well be an extortion fee. I will absolutely be going out of my way in the future to avoid UPS at all costs. ANNNNYway... what I got was a really good condition copy of Street Fighter 2 Champion Edition for the PC Engine. So that's pretty cool. It's still got the manual, gift offer, and registration card. Only downside is that I can't read Japanese lol

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