Checked August 17, 2026. This comparison uses public official fee pages. Obtain a current quote because fees, exchange rates and carrier charges change.
Quick comparison
| Service | Public purchase fee signal | Best fit | Watch for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delivered Korea | Light $1.50, Standard $3, Premium $5 per order | Clear menu and ordinary proxy/forwarding use | Per-package consolidation, unboxing and storage |
| Paysable | Manual purchase tiers: ₩2,500–₩4,000; ₩300,001+ listed as free | Long storage and manual Korean purchase support | Priority doubles service fee; shipping/warehouse separate |
| Kfriday | Separate service/additional-fee invoice; check quote | Sites rejecting foreign payments or needing Korean order details | Restrictions, cancellation cost and quoted extras |
Delivered Korea official pricing captured August 17, 2026.
Delivered Korea: what the headline misses
The official page lists Light at $1.50, Standard at $3 and Premium at $5 per order. It also lists 45 days of free storage, then $1 per package per day; KeepBox consolidation at $2 per package; and Unbox & Repack at $3 per package. Some orders over $150 may qualify for free Light or Standard service, with exclusions including Bunjang and Pocamarket. Verify eligibility at checkout.
Paysable official manual-purchase fee article captured August 17, 2026.
Paysable: manual purchase tiers
The official April 2026 fee article lists ₩2,500 up to ₩10,000; ₩3,000 from ₩10,001–₩100,000; ₩4,000 from ₩100,001–₩300,000; and no manual-purchase service fee from ₩300,001. Priority service doubles the applicable fee. The same source describes up to one year of free storage. Warehouse and international-shipping costs remain separate, so “free” does not mean a free delivered order.
Kfriday official order-service guidance captured August 17, 2026.
Kfriday: use a quote, not a guess
Kfriday's Online Fulfillment Method is designed for Korean sites that reject foreign cards or require Korean details such as a phone number. The company account places the order, then service and additional fees are invoiced. Concert tickets are excluded. Its guidance also notes a ₩10,000 cancellation fee plus commission where cancellation is possible. Because the public help page is not a simple all-in tariff, obtain a current quote for your exact store and basket.
A fair way to compare
- Create the same test basket on all eligible services.
- Use the same exchange rate and declared item value.
- Assume the same parcel weight and box dimensions.
- Add every package-level action: photos, unboxing, consolidation and storage.
- Compare carrier, insurance and destination taxes.
- Choose based on total cost and support risk—not a $1 difference in buying fee.
If the item is on Bunjang, start with our Bunjang overseas buying guide. If a normal Korean store simply declines your card, use our foreign-card troubleshooting order.
FAQ
Which is cheapest for one photocard?
Usually the international postage and packaging dominate. Compare whether the service can safely combine it with another order.
Which is best for a large haul?
Test the real package count and dimensional weight. A favorable high-value purchase fee can still lose after multiple consolidation or shipping charges.
Is a Korean address service the same as a proxy?
No. Forwarding gives you a Korean warehouse address after you buy. A proxy/manual purchase service buys on your behalf when payment or verification blocks you.
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