How much does shipping cost?
New rates effective March 15, 2009:
FREE SHIPPING with a minumim order of $35.00 from these categories
Under $34.99 there will be a $8.95 shipping charge.
All orders are shipped via UPS unless:
- They are shipping to a PO Box
- They shipping outside the 48 contiguous states
- The order weighs less than 1 pound
| UPS GROUND | UPS 2-DAY AIR | UPS BASIC | USPS AIRMAIL |
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Shipping
Charge
Per Order
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Sub Total $34.99 and less $8.95
Sub Total $35.00 and more
FREE SHIPPING
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$19.95 or 27% of Sub Total
(whichever is greater)
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Sub Total $34.99 and less $8.95
Sub Total $35.00 and more
FREE SHIPPING
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$19.95 or 27% of Sub total
(whichever is greater)
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Transit Time (including
warehouse processing time)
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7-10 business days
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2-4 business days
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7-10 business days
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7-14 business days
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Destination
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Physical address in the 48 states
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Physical address in the 48 states
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PO Boxes
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Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, Guam, Virgin Islands, APO/FPO Military Addresses
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If you're not sure how to figure the shipping cost of an item, just add it to your shopping cart. The shopping cart will automatically calculate the correct shipping for you. Then you can remove it.
Please note: if you order weighs less than one pound and is shipping to a physical address within the Continental U.S., your order will be shipped via USPS Priority Mail instead of UPS Ground. The same shipping rates apply.
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*How long does shipping take?
- UPS ground please allow 7-10 business days
- US Postal please allow 7-14 business days
- DHL RUSH please allow up to 2-4 business days
- AirMail please allow 7-14 business days
Orders are usually shipped from our warehouse within 2 business days. The above times are estimates from the day you place your order.
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*Are shipments insured?
Yes, insurance is included in the cost of our shipping rates.
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*Do you ship internationally?
No, we only ship within the United States, including Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, Virgin Islands and Military APO/FPO addresses.
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*How do I get a tracking number for my order?
Your tracking number will be automatically emailed to you once your order has shipped.
Please note that tracking numbers are only available for UPS ground orders and DHL Rush orders but not US Postal orders. For this reason, we recommend shipping to a physical street address (and not a PO Box) whenever possible. UPS Ground also does not ship to Alaska or Hawaii - those orders go via AirMail and will not have a tracking number. If it's been 3 business days and you still don't have a tracking number, please contact us via the "Contact Us" link.
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*It's been two business days...how come I still don't see a tracking number?
Most of our orders ship within 2 business days, however occassionally it may take longer. Also, it can take up to an additional 24 hours for us to input all the tracking numbers into our system. If it has been more than three business days and you still don't see a tracking number, please contact us using the "Contact Us" link on this website.
One other note: by default we ship orders going to a physical address within the Continental United States via UPS Ground.
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*What is "May Require Additional Freight Charge?"
You may notice that some large or heavy items say "May Require Additional Freight Charge" in the item description. These items are oversized or heavy and cost us more to ship.
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*Can I ship to a PO Box?
While you CAN ship to a PO Box, we don't recommend it for the following reasons:
• No tracking information. PO Box deliveries must go by USPS. There is no tracking available on these shipments. Getting a physical address from you will allow us to ship UPS and have highly accurate tracking.
• Longer delivery time. USPS deliveries take longer than UPS. Since we know you want to get your orders as quickly as possible, getting a physical address will help get your order faster.
• Longer claim times. Should your order be lost or damaged in shipment, it takes significantly longer to file a claim with the Postal Service versus UPS. Resolving any customer service issue is a top priority!
• Higher freight costs. Freight cost is higher with the Post Office than UPS.
Hopefully, this helps you understand why it’s important for us to obtain a physical address for shipments whenever possible. The benefits of UPS shipping over USPS are sure to create a better shopping experience for you!
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