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There is a digital download option available \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.harsmuseumshop.com.au\/collections\/digital-downloads\/products\/launch-tracker-844-digital-download\" title=\"Launch Tracker 844 Digital Download\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e that offers immediate download following payment that does not levy a shipping charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have partnered with Flagstaff Group, an employer of people with disabilities to fulfil DVD orders. Please allow 2-3 days for handling prior to postage and then 4-5 days for Australia Post to deliver within Australia. Please note that COVID 19 may affect these\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edelivery times. At present we cannot assure delivery to any address outside Australia and therefore will not offer any non-digital products to international customers. 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