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 We use United States Postal Service for all shipments - excluding OVERNIGHT rush orders. We use UPS only for OVERNIGHT orders. |
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Shipping information based on current USPS shipping rates. Also based on years of experience and having shipped thousands of packages. |
Frequently asked questions:
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When will my order ship? How long will it take to arrive? (USA) How much will shipping & handling cost? How can I get it faster? What if I don't receive my order? Too many words? Click here > Shipping 'In a Nut Shell' |
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When will my order ship? >
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We ship within 24 hours of receiving your order - Monday through Friday - - 10 AM to 3 PM Eastern USA time - excluding all USPS holidays. ( We Do Not use FedEx and only use UPS for Overnight shipments. No Exceptions! ) Most orders ship the same day if we receive them before 3 PM. SHIRTS are DROP SHIPPED by the supplier - USPS PRIORITY MAIL - usually within 3 days of the order. CUSTOM MADE ( RINGS ) AND ENGRAVED ITEM'S SHIPPING TIME FRAMES ARE NOTED ON THEIR INDIVIDUAL ORDER PAGES. |
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How long will it take to arrive? >
The #1 reason packages are returned is due to wrong or insufficient addresses provided by customers. > How can I get it faster ? |
Typically... Regular 1st. Class small package mail takes from 5 to 8 working days from the time we drop the package off at the Post Office. It may be sooner - seldom longer. The US Post Office may advise differently. :-) Best take OUR experience. :-) SMALL PACKAGES CANNOT BE PROCESSED BY HIGH SPEED MACHINES AS REGULAR LETTER MAIL - THUS - THEY TAKE LONGER TO ARRIVE. 'MEDIA MAIL' and 'BOUND PRINTED MATTER' - how we ship most BOOKS - may take a few days longer. Typically 7 to 12 working days. |
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What you need to know. > > >
We have no control of the service of The US Postal Service, UPS, or the mail services in other countries! We do our job and trust they'll do theirs. It's extremely rare to have problems - although it does happen - and as Murphy's Law would have it - usually at the worst of times. |
If your package weighs 13 ounces or more - it will automatically go USPS Priority. USPS Priority Mail should arrive within 3 days after you place your order. - DON'T COUNT THE DAY THE ORDER WAS PLACED. - ( EXAMPLE: A MONDAY ORDER SHOULD ARRIVE BY THURSDAY. ) Arrival times can be influenced by many factors, such as holiday delays and a 'glut' of mail following holidays. Any severe weather conditions along the route is always a factor. |
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How much will shipping cost? ( $ 2.00 extra charge for USPS Priority mailing if package doesn't weigh 13 oz. or more which would make it go Priority automatically. ) |
To date - we still operate with our 'Flat Rate' $ 5.00' Shipping & Handling Charge. This is for all orders - of any size - no matter how small or large. ( USA only. ) If packages weigh 13oz. or more - they mail USPS Priority mail - automatically. ( $ 2.00 extra charge for Priority shipping if package doesn't weigh enough to go Priority automatically. ) Dictionary / ies ONLY orders - are shipped free of charge. ( IF ANY OTHER ITEMS ARE INCLUDED WITH A DICTIONARY ORDER - THE $ 5.00 S&H APPLIES. ) Any deviations or expedites are charged ACTUAL COST - or as may be posted specifically on this page. |
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How can I receive my order faster?
NEXT DAY and/or SAT. DELIVERY BY UPS is NOT AVAILABLE IN ALL LOCATIONS ! And... Saturday UPS deliveries cost at least $ 10.00 extra. Thus - the smallest of packages typically would cost a minimum of $ 35.00 to $ 50.00 for a Saturday delivery. We had packages of a few medallions cost as much as $ 85.00 for an overnight UPS shipment. BE WARNED! |
Contact us if you need it by a certain date. REMEMBER - PLEASE DON'T HOLD US RESPONSIBLE FOR FAILURES ON THE PART OF THE POST OFFICE OR ANY OTHER CARRIER. WE HAVE NO CONTROL OVER THEM. We can advise the best and least expensive method of shipment to meet your needs. BASICALLY - THERE'S 3 OPTIONS: 1. PRIORITY MAIL ( IF IT'S NOT GOING THAT WAY ALREADY - BY WEIGHING 13 OZ. OR MORE - OR IF IT'S BOOKS ) PRIORITY MAIL IS NOT GUARANTEED - THOUGH THEY'RE VERY GOOD ABOUT GETTING IT TO YOU WITHIN 3 DAYS OF OUR DROPPING IT OFF AT THE POST OFFICE. ( NO GUARANTEES THOUGH ) ( $ 2.00 extra charge for Priority shipping if package doesn't weigh enough to go Priority automatically. ) EXAMPLE - AN ORDER MAILED ON MONDAY MAY ARRIVE WEDNESDAY - AND RARELY LATER THAN THURSDAY. 2. USPS 'EXPRESS' MAIL - 2 DAYS GUARANTEED FROM THE TIME WE DROP IT OFF AT THE POST OFFICE. STARTS AROUND $ 17.00 FOR LESS THAN 1 LB. 3. UPS OVERNIGHT - VERY EXPENSIVE !!! - STARTS AROUND $ 27.00 REGARDLESS OF WEIGHT . INCREASES DRAMATICALLY WITH DISTANCE AND WEIGHT. NO REFUNDS IF THEY FAIL. THEY MOST ALWAYS BLAME IT ON WEATHER AND DON'T REFUND. ( WE DO NOT USE FEDEX - NOTHING PERSONAL - THEY'RE JUST TOO FAR AWAY FROM US TO BE PRACTICAL FOR RUSH OR OVERNIGHT DELIVERIES . ) |
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What if I don't receive my order? The #1 reason packages are returned is due to wrong or insufficient addresses provided by customers. |
CONTACT US - If sufficient time has passed for your order to have arrived. We will see if we can track the order by using our Stamps.com tracking information. We will resolve the problem as best we can - fast as we can - with the least amount of hassle for our customers - as possible. If we were given a wrong or insufficient address - - an additional shipping charge will be required. |
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SHIPPING - IN A NUTSHELL We have shipped well over 100,000 orders. |
TRUST - We will mail your order the best and least expensive way. We work hard to save customers unnecessary shipping costs, while still meeting their arrival time needs. Concerned about arrival time? CONTACT US by phone or email - or both - regarding your concerns. We'll provide you with information regarding time and cost. |
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Flat Rate Priority Envelopes and Boxes shown BELOW Notice: Customs and/or excise taxes may be charged by your country. We have absolutely no ability to interrupt this possibility. |
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- VERY SMALL orders will now be charged at a flat rate. Any packages requiring a Flat Rate Envelope or Box as shown below will require charges as shown for those. We will notify you if charge adjustments are needed. Total Charge = $ 8.00 Shopping carts automatic $ 5.00 shipping charge + $ 3.00 added below = $ 8.00 This is basically our own Flat Rate shipping charge for small orders. |
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Envelope ( Flat - lightweight cardboard - 9-1/2" x 12-1/2" ) ( Up to 4 pounds )
+ our $ 2.00 Handling Fee = Total of $ 13.45 MINUS the Shopping Cart's Automatic $ 5.00 charge = $ 8.45 Canada - USPS Priority - Flat Rate - Medium Box ( Cardboard - 6 inches x 8 inches x 11 inches. ) ( Up to 20 pounds )
$ 26.95 - Actual USPS Cost + our $ 2.00 Handling Fee = Total of $ 28.95 MINUS the Shopping Cart's Automatic $ 5.00 charge = $ 23.95 Canada - USPS Priority - Flat Rate - Large Box ( Cardboard - 5.5 inches x 12 inches x 12 inches. ) ( Up to 20 pounds ) CONTACT US for help in knowing what and how much can ship in a BOX. $ 33.95 - Actual USPS Cost + our $ 2.00 Handling Fee = Total of $ 35.95 MINUS the Shopping Cart's Automatic $ 5.00 charge = $ 30.95
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Other Countries Very Small Packages Flat Rate Priority Envelopes and Boxes shown BELOW Notice: Customs and/or excise taxes may be charged by your country. We have absolutely no ability to interrupt this possibility. |
Most Other Countries VERY SMALL orders will now be charged at a flat rate. Any packages requiring a Flat Rate Envelope or Box as shown below will require charges as shown for those. We will notify you if charge adjustments needed. Total Charge = $ 9.00 Shopping carts automatic $ 5.00 shipping charge + $ 4.00 added below = $ 9.00 This is our own Flat Rate shipping charge for small orders. |
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Other Countries served by US Postal Service It may seem complicated the way we're achieving it although... We're only charging actual cost PLUS a $ 2.00 Handling Fee. Out of country orders require extra paperwork and time. We're currently trying to figure out a more simple way to charge.  Flat Rate Boxes Medium Flat Rate Box Top Box - 11" x 8.5" x 5.5" Large Flat Rate Box Bottom - 5-1/2" x 12” x 12” They're not really all that large. Still the best pricing available - by far. Notice: Customs and/or excise taxes may be charged by your country. We have absolutely no ability to interrupt this possibility. |
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Priority USPS Priority - Flat Rate - Envelope
$ 13.95 - Actual USPS Cost + our $ 2.00 Handling Fee = Total of $ 15.95 MINUS the Shopping Cart's Automatic $ 5.00 charge = $ 10.95 Other Countries served by USPS Priority USPS Priority - Flat Rate - Medium Box ( Cardboard - 6 inches x 8 inches x 11 inches. ) ( Up to 20 pounds )
$ 43.45 - Actual USPS Cost + our $ 2.00 Handling Fee = Total of $ 45.95 MINUS the Shopping Cart's Automatic $ 5.00 charge = $ 40.95 Other Countries served by USPS Priority USPS Priority - Flat Rate - Large Box ( Cardboard - 5.5 inches x 12 inches x 12 inches. ) ( Up to 20 pounds ) CONTACT US for help in knowing what and how much can ship in a BOX. $ 55.95 - Actual USPS Cost + our $ 2.00 Handling Fee = Total of $ 57.95 MINUS the Shopping Cart's Automatic $ 5.00 charge = $ 52.95 |
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How Long Will It Take To Arrive? > Notice: Customs and/or excise taxes may be charged by your country. We have absolutely no ability to interrupt this possibility. |
Based on our experience and the rather optimistic claims by the USPS... PRIORITY packages should arrive within about 7 working days - or sooner. Standard ( small packages or flats ) should arrive within about 12 working days or sooner. It depends primarily on how far away you are - and - how many regular airline flights arrive to your area from the USA. It also depends on your local postal service. |
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More information regarding United States Postal Service rates and shipping costs at: www.usps.com Note: Their estimated shipping time frames are rather optimistic. Our ship from Zip Code is: 26103 ( Parkersburg, WV ) ( WV = West Virginia ) We're on the Eastern side of USA. Surrounded by Ohio, Kentucky, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Maryland |
We cannot influence, control, or predict
'Customs' activities. Usually customers experience reasonably fast arrival of packages. Then customs 'grabs one' and it may take 3 to 4 weeks to arrive. "Catch 22" - We MUST list on US customs forms a description of the enclosed items, weight and US dollar value. If we list items as AA or "Alcoholics Anonymous... item/s - there's a better chance Customs will not hold up the package. Although... many customers do not want an AA reference written on the package. At our end of things - it's simply frustrating - so we avoid using an AA reference on required customs forms. Also - we must avoid using references to any precious metals or jewelry. Even the word 'bronze' or 'aluminum' can trigger a customs investigation. We will not re-ship until at least 4 weeks have passed from the date of our mailing. ( Unless our investigations and considerations suggest otherwise. ) |
