How do I buy K-pop albums and merch from Korean stores?
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Start by checking whether the store ships to your country. Weverse Shop, Ktown4u and Makestar often offer international delivery from their global checkout. Use a Korean forwarding address when an item, pre-order benefit or event is Korea-only, or when you want to combine orders from several stores into one international parcel.
Buy directly or forward?
If the store ships to you and accepts your payment, buying directly is usually simplest. A forwarding address helps when the listing only delivers in Korea, or when combining several orders saves on international shipping.
Pre-order benefits, photocards and stock can differ between a store's Korean and global versions. Check the exact listing you want rather than assuming they match.
Using your SeoulDrop Korean address
- Sign up free to get your Korean suite address and suite code.
- Buy from the store yourself, using that address for delivery in Korea.
- Pre-register the parcel with its Korean tracking number and the declared value from your receipt.
- We receive it, match it to your account and move it to your warehouse list.
- Combine it with other parcels and request shipping. Combining up to 3 packages into one box is free; each additional package is $1.50.
Protecting albums and lightsticks
Optional warehouse services include bubble wrap, a reinforced box for fragile items and an option to ship album inclusions only. Prices for each are listed on the pricing page.
Lightsticks contain batteries. Loose lithium batteries cannot be shipped, so check the prohibited-items guide before buying.
Common questions
Is there a service fee for forwarding my own orders?
No. The $4 per-link service fee applies only when we buy for you. Forwarding is charged for international shipping and any optional services you choose.
How long can parcels wait for other orders?
45 days of free storage, then $0.50 per day up to day 90.