https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cash_on_delivery https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cash_on_delivery There are also import duties in some places like the US that can

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cash_on_delivery https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cash_on_delivery There are also import duties in some places like the US that can be a surprise if you don't know where the seller is or how they're shipping: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Customs_duties_in_the_United_States https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Customs_duties_in_the_United_S... I forget the name, but the USPS has a special service shippers at companies like Aliexpress often use to avoid stuff like this when shipping to the US.