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International shipping cost is pretty prohibitive. Maybe time for lab in Europe?

Totally agree, international shipping just came out at $80~ dollars for me. It certainly killed my excitement pretty quickly but still went ahead with the order considering it was still less than £120 which is pretty much what I decided was my max limit.

I suppose it's half justified as pointed out in the FAQ/Forum the samples regular get stopped and fines levied because they think its hazardous

https://customercare.23andme.com/entries/21262316-do-you-tak...

Why is it so expensive to ship internationally?

Probably clearing a biological sample through customs.

It's also two packages in one - the first one to get the set to you, and the package includes the shipping and package to ship the sample back to the US.

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