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      How Shipping is Calculated at Cohart

      Cohart offers flat rate shipping on all sales made via Cohart, or sellers can set their own base for shipping calculation.

      Cohart Flat Rate Shipping

      We charge a percentage of the order subtotal (after discounts) and tax to cover shipping and handling costs, with a minimum fee to ensure the artwork arrives safely to its new home. 

      Shipping Fee is calculated automatically at checkout based on the artwork dimensions and shipping requirements provided by the seller, plus tax. Tax is calculated based on the order subtotal after discounts.

      Domestic Shipping

      • Standard fee: 5% of order subtotal (after discounts) and tax (minimum $5)
      • Oversized fee (when applicable): 10% of order subtotal (after discounts) and tax (minimum $5)

      International Shipping

      • Standard fee: 8% of order subtotal (after discounts) and tax (minimum $5)
      • Oversized fee (when applicable): 15% of order subtotal (after discounts) and tax (minimum $5)

      Example:

      • If order subtotal and tax is $80, domestic shipping would be $5 (as 5% would be $4, below minimum)
      • If order subtotal and tax is $200, domestic shipping would be $10 (5% of price)
      • If order subtotal and tax is $200, and artwork is oversized domestic shipping would be $20 (10% of price)

      📦 Understanding Oversize Shipping Fees

      Cohart’s shipping system automatically calculates rates based on the final size and weight of a package — not just the artwork’s listed size.

      Even if a piece looks slim or small, large packaging or added protection may cause it to be classified as oversized by carriers.

      What Counts as Oversized?

      Shipping carriers apply surcharges when a package meets any of the following:

      •  Length > 96 inches (≈ 244 cm)
      •  (Length + Girth) > 165 inches (≈ 419 cm), where Girth = 2 × Width + 2 × Height

      • Weight over 50 lbs (≈ 22.7 kg)

      Examples:

      • Oversize due to Length
        A tall sculpture shipped in a 100-inch-long box → Oversized.
      • Oversize due to Length + Girth
        A wide painting with large protective padding (70 in × 50 in × 2 in) → Oversized.
      • Oversize due to Weight
        A dense, framed artwork weighing 60 lbs → Oversized.

      What You’ll See at Checkout

      Your shipping fee is automatically calculated based on:

      • The seller’s entered packaging dimensions and weight

      • Whether the package qualifies as standard or oversized

      • Domestic vs. international delivery

      Oversize charges help ensure the artwork is securely packed and delivered safely to your door.

      For order selected 'Shipping by Cohart' option, once we receive payment from the buyer, we'll generate the shipping label and work closely with the seller to ensure proper packaging and safe delivery. As always, we act as the customer service liaison, providing sellers and buyers with comprehensive shipping support and tracking updates every step of the way.

      Seller's Custom Shipping Base

      Cohart also provides sellers with the ability to set a custom shipping base for invoice orders, which will be used to calculate the shipping fee (instead of the original subtotal and tax), allowing sellers to override the our default flat-rate shipping calculation.

      Example:

      • If the original subtotal is $1,000, the system-calculated shipping fee would be $50 (domestic) or $80 (international)
      • The seller can set a custom subtotal of $100, making the shipping fee $5 (domestic) or $8 (international)
      • The total will be
        • = original subtotal + shipping fee (custom subtotal * 5% or 8%)
        • = $1,000 + $5 OR $1,000 + $8
        • = $1,005 OR $1,008

      This allows sellers to customize shipping costs based on specific factors, such as order size, delivery location, or any special shipping needs, offering more control over the pricing.

      By customizing the costs, sellers can ensure that shipping charges accurately reflect the actual cost of fulfillment, rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all rate. This flexibility helps sellers avoid undercharging or overcharging and ensures that the shipping process is better aligned with each individual order. It also allows for more transparent pricing, which can improve communication with buyers and help manage expectations around shipping costs.