Shipping policy

PLEASE NOTE: Shipping is no longer inexpensive and more often than not I have had to absorb the extra costs due to miscalculation in not knowing which state (distance) these items will ship to or the packaged box size and weight, therefore I try to the best of my ability to give you the best rates possible depending on the item being shipped. If you do not like what the shipping charge comes to, please do not purchase and then complain. Contact me on the item you are interested in prior to purchasing and I will work with you to get the best accurate rate possible.

Unlike some Sellers, I do not try to make extra money on your shipping costs (I try very hard to give you the best shipping rates wherever possible according to weight, box size and traveling distance) however, freight is determined after purchase through PayPal according to weight, dimensions, zip code or address information given and method of shipment used. (Some handling charges may apply.)

SHIPPING REFUNDS:

Combined shipping costs can be difficult to determine ahead of time, especially when you are buying multiple items. PayPal allows me to determine the most cost effective way to ship. If you OVERPAID by more than $3 (on your complete combined order), a shipping refund will be automatically credited (given back) to you after all handling charges are applied. Handling charges is the cost of packing material, shipping tape, labels, printer ink, trips to the post office (gas) and other fees associated in the cost of shipping these items out. In most cases I end up paying the extra shipping charges up to $3.00 over your estimated amount, but if this should go over I will then request that you pay the additional shipping charges before item ships.

This does not apply to international shipping orders.********

Shipping only to the 48 continental United States. NO foreign sales/shipments without prior consent. If you contact me about a foreign shipping charge and it is agreeable to you, please allow me the opportunity to change the listing shipping information to reflect your country and the charge before you purchase. I can put a RESERVE with your name on the item until you purchase. You will have 24 hours to complete your transaction before I remove your name from the reserve listing and allow it to go public.

For customers outside the US: International customers are responsible for all fees associated with shipping to their respective countries. Orders that are shipped to countries outside of the United States may be subject to import taxes, customs duties and fees levied by the destination country. This means that you are responsible for any fees that are associated with your purchase. I am NOT responsible for any additional taxes, customs fees, etc. that your country may charge you. Please be aware of what your country limits are before purchasing.

Shipping to Paypal confirmed addresses only. THIS IS A BIG ISSUE: Please make sure that your PayPal address is up to date with the correct city & zip code information so that your package will get to you in a timely manner. Is it NOT my responsibility to check your shipping address – please make sure your address is updated in PayPal.

Items ship Priority Mail, First Class Mail, Parcel Post or United Parcel Service. Although I have to enter method of shipment, I reserve the right to choose which method of shipment is acceptable after purchase of an item. UNLESS A FLAT RATE IS GIVEN, ALL other shipping fees quoted are only estimates and some may be higher or lower. Please know that some shipping calculators are not always correct. If they are higher I absorb the extra costs up to $3.00 dollars, anything over that you will be invoiced for. If they are slightly lower, no refunds will be issued due to handling expenses related to shipping labels, printer ink, packing materials, boxes, invoices and wear and tear and gasoline on vehicles to deliver items to the post office.

DAMAGES: I am not responsible for Lost, Stolen, Damaged Packages w/o Insurance, or shipping delays caused by the shipper. Do not ask me to refund if any of these circumstances happen with your package. Once I ship your item out it’s out of my hands and it is your responsibility to put in a claim form. You will need to do the following in case of damage: keep the item and all packing material including the box since you will have to give them over to your local Post Office. Do take photos of the packing and broken item. File a Claim. You can pick one up at the post office. If you need further information on the claim form and you need to contact me about the receipt, I will be happy to help.

Insurance only covers shipping damages or loss and will not cover a client’s accidental fault upon installation or handling once the item arrived. Priority Mail covers up to $100 in insurance and provides a tracking number. Please note that you only get reimbursed for the actual cost of the item, not shipping charges. I include Delivery Confirmation for the U.S. only when paying via PayPal.