I think they wanted like $250 to send your prize pack from us, only weighs a couple pounds. We're just gonna have to wait until the pandemic is over and they stop adding crazy costs for covid procedures.
I am inclined to agree with you as I have seen crazy mark ups on shipping as compared to the amounts I quoted before the pandemic. It would be best to wait till things are clear and safe.
With which courier service did you receive that quote. I can't seem to get any information on shipping from California to SA except with DHL which charges $1000