Shipping Policies

USA Shipping Options

Total

Economy
10-14 days

United States Postal Service FedEx

USPS Priority Mail
3-5 days

2-Day
2 bus. days

Overnight
next bus. day

under $100 $4.95

$7.95

ships same day,
best combination of
speed & value

$13 $26
$100-$199.99

FREE!

$15 $28
$200+ $17 $30

Economy Shipping

  • only $4.95 on orders under $100, FREE on orders of $100 or more!
  • Arrives in 10-14 days.
  • Ships in 1-2 business days.
  • Only available to the 50 US States - no APO/FPO or Territories.
  • May not have a delivery confirmation or tracking number, depending on the carrier used.
  • Ships via the carrier of our choice, commonly SmartPost or USPS First Class Mail.
  • Please use your US Postal Service address as your shipping address if you select Economy shipping.

Standard Shipping (USPS Priority Mail)

  • $7.95 Flat Rate.
  • Arrives in 3-5 days.
  • Ships the same business day if your order is placed before 3:30 PM Pacific Time.
  • Available in all 50 US States as well as US Territories and APO/FPO addresses.
  • Includes a USPS Delivery Confirmation number.
  • Saturday is a postal service delivery day.
  • We may upgrade USPS Priority Mail shipments to FedEx Saver 3-day shipping at our discretion. FedEx will ALWAYS leave RESIDENTIAL packages WITHOUT a signature, UNLESS the driver feels the delivery location is unsafe.

Please note that USPS Priority Mail is NOT a guaranteed date-certain delivery method. If you require detailed tracking information or date-certain delivery on your shipment, please choose our FedEx 2-day or FedEx Overnight options.

2-Day Shipping (FedEx 2-Day)

  • Arrives in 2 business days, by 4:30 PM to most business addresses, and by 7 PM to residences.
  • Delivery to many areas of Alaska and Hawaii in 2 or 3 business days.
  • Ships the same business day if your order is placed before 3:30 PM Pacific Time.
  • Saturday and Sunday are not business days.

Please note: FedEx will ALWAYS leave RESIDENTIAL packages WITHOUT a signature, UNLESS the driver feels the delivery location is unsafe. If your residential location is not secure, we recommend shipping to a BUSINESS ADDRESS.

Overnight Shipping (FedEx Overnight)

  • Arrives in 1 business day by 3 PM to most US addresses, and by 4:30 PM to outlying areas.
  • Delivery to many areas of Alaska and Hawaii in 1 or 2 business days.
  • Ships the same business day if your order is placed before 3:30 PM Pacific Time.
  • Saturday and Sunday are not business days.

Please note: FedEx will ALWAYS leave RESIDENTIAL packages WITHOUT a signature, UNLESS the driver feels the delivery location is unsafe. If your residential location is not secure, we recommend shipping to a BUSINESS ADDRESS.

Canada Shipping Options

Total United States Postal Service

First Class
1-3 weeks

Express Mail
4-5 business days

under $100 $9 $26
$100-$199.99 $13 $30
$200-299.99 $17 $34
$300-399.99 — $38
$400+ — $42

First Class Mail International (Canada)

  • Arrives in 1 to 3 weeks.
  • NOTE (January 2013): We are receiving reports that Canada customs is very slow - it may take up to 3 weeks to process your package through customs, regardless of shipping method.
  • Packages sent via this method are NOT insured. Lost shipments are your responsibility.
  • Final delivery by Canada Post.
  • Tracking ends at the USPS sort facility inside the USA. Tracking does not continue on into Canada.
  • Oversize and/or heavy items may require additional shipping charges. If additional shipping charges apply, you will be contacted for approval before your order is shipped.

IMPORTANT NOTE: you will be responsible for any customs, import taxes, duty charges and processing fees. These charges can be significant - please contact your local post office or customs office for details.

Express Mail International (Canada)

  • Arrives in 4-5 business days, longer if delayed by customs.
  • NOTE (January 2013): We are receiving reports that Canada customs is very slow - it may take up to 3 weeks to process your package through customs, regardless of shipping method.
  • Provides insurance and a tracking number.
  • Detailed tracking all the way through to final delivery.
  • Oversize and/or heavy items may require additional shipping charges. If additional shipping charges apply, you will be contacted for approval before your order is shipped.

IMPORTANT NOTE: you will be responsible for any customs, import taxes, duty charges and processing fees. These charges can be significant - please contact your local post office or customs office for details.

International Shipping Options

Total United States Postal Service

First Class
1-3 weeks

Express Mail
4-5 business days

under $100 $15 $33
$100-$199.99 $22 $37
$200-299.99 $29 $42
$300-399.99 — $48
$400+ — $55

First Class Mail International

  • Arrives in 1 to 3 weeks.
  • UPDATE (June 2012) - our Australian customers are reporting that shipments are sometimes taking 4 to 6 weeks. If your shipment is time-sensitive, please select our Express Mail International shipping option.
  • Packages sent via this method are NOT insured. Lost shipments are your responsibility.
  • Tracking ends at the USPS sort facility inside the USA.
  • Oversize and/or heavy items may require additional shipping charges. If additional shipping charges apply, you will be contacted for approval before your order is shipped.

IMPORTANT NOTE: you will be responsible for any customs, import taxes, duty charges and processing fees. These charges can be EXTREMELY HIGH. Some customers have reported that these charges have almost doubled the cost of their order. Please contact your local post office or customs office for details prior to ordering.

Express Mail International

  • Arrives in 4-5 business days, longer if delayed by customs.
  • Provides insurance and a tracking number.
  • Detailed tracking all the way through to final delivery.
  • Oversize and/or heavy items may require additional shipping charges. If additional shipping charges apply, you will be contacted for approval before your order is shipped.

IMPORTANT NOTE: you will be responsible for any customs, import taxes, duty charges and processing fees. These charges can be EXTREMELY HIGH. Some customers have reported that these charges have almost doubled the cost of their order. Please contact your local post office or customs office for details prior to ordering.

Frequently Asked Questions