We are pleased to accept orders from outside of the United States. We support payment via Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, and Paypal payment methods for International customers. All items in our store are listed in US dollars. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us. Below are answers to some frequently asked questions regarding International shipping:

What Shipping Service Do You Use?
Your shipping choices and pricing will appear during checkout and may include: (UPS) United Parcel Service, and (USPS) United States Postal Service. Please note that not all shipping choices may be available for your country.

The shipping options and pricing for your order can be viewed if you start the online checkout through our website. Just place the items you wish to purchase into your shopping cart and begin the checkout process. You will not be required to make your purchase at that time, but you will be able to view the shipping choices and pricing for your order. Your shipping options available will be dependent upon the weight of your order and the location we are shipping to.

To help you decide which method of shipping to choose, please review our list below that explains each shipping option:

United Parcel Service (UPS)

UPS Worldwide Express

Delivery by 10:30 a.m. or 12:00 noon in 1-3 days, tracking is available, package is insured. Customs, duties, and taxes are not included in our shipping costs and are payable by customer upon delivery of package.

UPS Worldwide Saver

Delivery by end of day in 1-3 business days, tracking is available, package is insured. Customs, duties, and taxes are not included in our shipping costs and are payable by customer upon delivery of package.

UPS Worldwide Expedited

Delivery by end of day in 2-5 business days, tracking is available, package is insured. Customs, duties and taxes are not included in our shipping costs and are payable by customer upon delivery of package.

United States Parcel Post (USPS)

USPS Express Mail International

Delivery usually in 3-5 business days, tracking is available to major destinations, package is insured.While most packages are delivered within 3-5 business days, in rare instances, delays of up to 30 days have been experienced once the package has left the United States due to events beyond our control (such as weather or processing time in customs). Delivery times are not guaranteed. 

USPS Priority Mail International

Delivery usually in 6-10 business days, tracking is available to major destinations, package is insured. While most packages are delivered within 6-10 business days, in rare instances, delays of up to 60 days have been experienced once the package has left the United States due to events beyond our control (such as weather or processing time in customs). Delivery times are not guaranteed. 

USPS First Class Mail International

Delivery varies, tracking is not available, package is insured.While most packages are delivered within 15 business days, in rare instances, delays of up to 60 days have been experienced once the package has left the United States due to events beyond our control (such as weather or processing time in customs). Delivery times are not guaranteed. 

Can you list a lower amount on my invoice?

We cannot list any amount other than the actual amount paid by you on invoices or customs forms. Please do not ask us to list a lower amount, or list your order as a 'gift', as this would be illegal for us to do.

Attention International Customers:We screen diligently for Credit Card fraud! Due to the increasing high risk of fraud with accepting international orders, we have some restrictions in place to deter fraudulent activity. We reserve the right to delay the processing of your order until we have verified your credit card information. If we are unable to verify the legitimacy of the purchase transaction, we reserve the right to cancel the order and reverse or void the credit card charges associated with the purchase. Please note that we pursue all legal avenues - advise credit card companies, credit bureaus, and law authorities regarding any suspicious, attempted, or experienced credit card fraud.

Due to United States sanctions, we cannot ship to these countries: Cuba, Iran, Iraq, North Korea, Libya, and Sudan. We reserve the right to refuse the processing of any orders from countries that are known to be actively involved in credit card fraud

To facilitate processing of International orders, in some circumstances we may ask that one or more of the following items be faxed or e-mailed to us:

• a front and back copy of the credit card being used to make your purchase.
• A photo identification that contains a signature and matches the first and last name on the credit card being used.
• A recent credit card statement that matches the first and last name on the credit card being used.

Can You Provide Me With a Tracking Number?
Yes.  USPS Express International, USPS Priority International Mail, UPS Worldwide Expedited and UPS Worldwide Express services provide you with an International tracking number.

How Much Will it Cost to Ship to Me?
The pricing for the shipping options will be presented to you before you finish your checkout.  All of the store items are weighed properly so when you check out, the system will compute the correct shipping charges for you and present you with a list of shipping options.  If you put some items in your shopping cart and start the checkout process, you can see what the shipping charges will be without actually needing to complete an order.

Does the shipping I pay you include any customs, duties, or tax fees?
No. Customs, duties, and taxes are not included in your shipping fee paid to us. You will need to pay any customs, duties or tax fees to your local delivery person after your packages is processed by customs. A Main Hobbies is unable to determine what your country may charge you for these fees. We suggest that customers contact their local postal carrier or customs department for further information on duties, taxes, or custom fees for their country.

Damaged Package Claims
If you have received your order, and your package was damaged in transit, please contact us within 48 hours of receipt of your package. Customers with damaged packages can file a claim directly with us. Please complete our Damaged Package Claim Form and mail or fax it to us for review. Please keep all packaging (box, packing paper, etc.) for verification purposes. We will most likely request the damaged product(s) be shipped back to us for verification.

Lost Package Claims
If you have not received your order, and feel your package may be lost, please contact us. Customers with packages that have not been received after 30 days (60 days for First Class Mail International shipments) from shipment date, can file a claim directly with us. Please complete our Lost Package Claim Form Form and mail or fax it to us for our review.

Do I Have to Pay United States Taxes?
No. International orders are not taxable by the United States.

Are There Any Products in Your Store that Cannot be Shipped Internationally?
Yes.  Due to their flammable nature, we cannot ship fuel, cleaning fluids, or any contents that are under pressure, to our International customers overseas.