Kickstarter shipping costs. Getting out of hand?

[Silent Disapproval Robot]

Because I backed the Battle for Caen expansions for Heroes of Normandie, I've been getting emails from Devil Pig Games regarding their new Kickstarter.  Heroes of the Pacific.  I guess it's struggling a bit in part due to the fact that the US distributor for the Caen Kickstarter went out of business so American backers are still in limbo until a new shipper is found.  US backers are understandably reluctant to back Heroes of the Pacific when they still haven't received their last KS project. 

I think the other reason is the shipping costs.  I've noticed they've been going through the roof.  I backed a game about the SAS a while back.  Shipping alone is going to be £40. 

If you're in Europe, the US, or Canada, shipping for Heroes of the Pacific isn't too bad but if you're in Brazil?  That's insane!  Rest of World shipping is even more.

[bayonetbrant]

izzat air freight to try and bypass sea-based shipping, or izzat b/c of naval freight costs these days?

[Staggerwing]

If you're in Brazil and a 3rd pledge you could practically fly to France on a cheapie flight and pick it up yourself