SHIPPING PRICES
As of this date (October 18, 2025), but subject to change, the current minimum cost for us to ship to most US addresses is $5.50 for packages from 1 to 4 ounces (automatically includes insurance and tracking). This is actually a discounted rate from what you would pay at the post office to mail the same package. This rate increases frequently as the post office imposes holiday surcharges or regular price increases; if you need to confirm a current shipping cost please contact us in advance. We regret that we are currently unable to ship to countries in the EU or to England/United Kingdom due to onerous new requirements imposed by their governments. When completing our online order form, it is not necessary to enter a shipping amount as your credit card is not billed when you submit the form. You may list an estimated amount if you wish, or you may list the shipping as TBD (to be determined); or if we have previously quoted you a shipping charge for the exact same order, you may list that amount. For shipments that require extra insurance due to their value, or shipments of larger or heavier items, it is our normal practice to confirm the actual shipping with you prior to processing your order. More explanation on shipping charges follows. Shipping: We make shipments by both UPS and post office, depending on weight, value and destination (shipments to Alaska, Hawaii and foreign countries will generally be made by mail). If you use different addresses for UPS and postal mail deliveries, please provide both. PLEASE give as much address information as possible (i.e. apartment numbers, suite numbers, c/o information, whether the address is a street, avenue, way, etc).
We are not able to ship backorders free of charge due to current high shipping costs. We will either hold your order until we can send it complete, or send only items that are immediately available and cancel the backorder (after informing you) or upon your request, will backorder if you agree to pay shipping charges for the backorder (which we keep as reasonable as possible). We will also charge additional shipping if you order both special-order and regularly stocked items and do not wish to wait for them to be sent together.
It is our practice to charge (as close as reasonably possible) actual shipping charges for items we send, but that means it is very complicated to list shipping costs in advance based on dollar amount ordered. If you need a shipping quote prior to placing an order, contact us with your full address, not just a zip code. Shipping by mail can be done as a ground advantage package (higher rate than the rate to send letters) or as a priority mail package at a higher rate. Many packages over 1-2 pounds in weight or longer than 22" are best shipped by UPS, not post office. Some packages need extra insured because of their value and that will add approximately $1.00 to the base shipping cost for EACH $100.00 of insured value.
Website copyright 2025. All prices are in U.S. dollars and are subject to change without notice.