Shipping

1.) The "list price" of shipping that is quoted for each item is the *maximum* possible shipping cost for me - using new packaging and shipping from my home to California (the furthest distance in the continental United States I can find for pricing matters). This is thus not the TYPICAL price you will actually be quoted for shipping if you live elsewhere and accept my general shipping policy of using recycled packing materials. I feel it is more realistic for you to anticipate what the maximum cost might be than it is for me to quote you an "average" that you might potentially exceed. Regardless, if you're in a nearby state and accept recycled shipping materials then your real shipping fees should be MUCH less. I will refund to you any excess from your shipping that I did not require.



2.) To reduce the cost of shipping, and thus reduce the overall cost to you, I try to pack my own packages where possible and reuse or recycle materials in packing them. Obviously I will do my absolute best to make sure everything is shipped safely and securely, but if you wish I *can* have your purchases professionally packed - though you should be aware that this will add extra cost to the shipping. We can discuss the specifics if this is desirable to you.



3.) I ship via the United States Postal Service for the vast majority of sales, again to reduce the costs I must pass on your way - having compared prices overall, they are the best balance between price and services. Of course, I can also ship via other companies if you desire it. As with professional packing, this will undoubtedly change the final costs of shipping - I will be happy to discuss it with you if you wish to cover the difference, however.



4.) I will try and ship out any purchases once I receive payment for them. Due to my schedule, this may not happen on the same day - but it should definitely happen the next day or day after. Extended holiday weekends may force an exception to this general rule, however, as could other extenuating circumstances. If I cannot ship a purchase within two days of payment, however, I will certainly try and contact you regarding the delay to discuss the problem and possibly refund your purchase.



5.) I will provide a tracking number for every package I ship on the day I ship it. I do *not* normally insure my packages, simply because I don't normally sell in the ranges that demand it, but for high-value packages I will make arrangements if you wish me to. Again, this will likely change the costs of shipping - but we can discuss it if it ever becomes necessary.