Shipping Costs on Golly Express Explained

2 min read Updated July 13, 2026 Bright Agbo

How Golly Express Calculates Your Shipping Cost

Shipping with Golly Express is straightforward. Depending on what you're sending, your shipping cost is calculated using one of two methods: Weight-Based Pricing or Fixed-Rate Pricing.


Weight-Based Pricing (General Items)

Most everyday items are charged based on their weight.

  • Rate: $10 per pound (lbs.)
  • Applied per package

What counts as "a package" on Golly? A package is identified by its tracking number. Any item or group of items shipped under a single tracking number is treated as one package, and the weight-based rate applies to the total weight of that package.

Example: If your package weighs 3 lbs., your shipping charge would be $10 × 3 = $30.


Fixed-Rate Pricing (Selected Electronic Gadgets)

Certain electronic gadgets qualify for fixed-rate pricing instead of weight-based pricing.

  • Rate: A fixed price per item (varies by gadget)
  • Applied per itemnot per package

This means if multiple qualifying gadgets are in one package, the fixed rate is charged for each individual gadget.

Example: If you ship 2 qualifying gadgets, each with a fixed rate of $40, your shipping charge would be $40 × 2 = $80.

To see the full list of qualifying electronic gadgets and their fixed shipping prices, visit the Golly Express Shipping Page.


Local Handling Fee

Regardless of the pricing method, a local handling fee of GHS 50 applies to every package.

  • Charged per package (per tracking number)
  • This is not a delivery charge — it covers local handling of your shipment upon arrival

Your Total Shipping Cost at a Glance

Here's a quick summary of what you'll pay:

General Items $10 per lb. GHS 50 per package Selected Electronic Gadgets Fixed rate per item GHS 50 per package

For General Items:

Total = ($10 × weight in lbs.) + GHS 50

For Selected Electronic Gadgets:

Total = (Fixed rate × number of gadgets) + GHS 50


Need Help?

If you're unsure how your shipment will be priced, don't hesitate to reach out to our support team or check the Golly Express Shipping Page for more details.


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