I bought a Nook reader from Barnes & Noble a few days ago, and I did go through their terms of shipping, including international shipping. It is very likely that they send your items using their United States Postal Service (USPS). Not so long ago, I bought some batteries from USA, but I only received it after 4 months! Guess what..from the day I ordered the stuff and for it to be received by the customs in KLIA, it took only 4 days! (I ask them to use the cheapest postage service). Next, for the customs to release the item and pass it to Pos Malaysia took 3 days. But for Pos Malaysia to send the item to me took about 3 months and 3 weeks..