I have imported many playfields from the US over the years. It can be an expensive exercise just to ship it here.
The best option was the US Postal Service until they implemented size restrictions that now exclude playfields. Other options are international couriers such as FedEx, UPS etc. However this can run into the hundreds of dollars.
The best bet is to ask Mark (Pinball Spare Parts Australia) or Wayne (Mr.Pinball Australia) or another importer to bring it in for you in their next container. Prices I've heard for this service are around $100 per playfield. However you have to pay to have it sent to their location in the US, then pay to have it sent to you here, from them once it arrives here in Australia. Assuming you cannot pick it up in person.
CPR and other sellers have great discounts on shipping as they are shipping hundreds of these things a year. So the shipping companies offer them attractive discounts. If you are buying your playfield from a private seller and that person is shipping it directly to you, expect to pay $250+ to have it shipped via FedEx or UPS.
It will be interesting to see what others have to say on this topic.
