Shipping

Shipping

Insurance | International | APO-FPO | Special Orders

We ship and receive daily Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, except for postal holidays.

Currently, we do not ship or receive on Mondays.

Our next shipping day will be Thursday, December 26, 2024. Happy Christmas!

Orders for stock items usually ship the next shipping day.***

The Canada Post strike appears to be over as of 12/17/2024 and service is returning. Please allow added time for packages to Canada as service is restored.

US Shipping Base Rates (1 pair of glasses)

S/H	Delivery Method	Estimated Transit Time
$ 6.12 and up **	US Postal Service Ground Advantage (formerly called USPS First Class) (includes USPS tracking and $100 insurance) (rate varies by USPS Zones)	3 – 7 days
$ 10.27 and up **	USPS Priority Mail (includes USPS tracking and $100 insurance) (rate varies by USPS Zones)	2 – 4 days
$ 28.27 and up **	USPS Priority EXPRESS Mail (includes tracking and $100 insurance) (rate varies by USPS Zones) This is the only shipping method with a transit time guarantee	1 day* (*- orders placed after 10:00 a.m. US Central Time and some addresses can require 2 business days)

**Note that the USPS rates vary by zone, so rates will depend upon your zip code.

*** Stock orders shipping via the USPS Priority EXPRESS to US addresses and placed before 10:00 a.m. US Central Time will ship that same day. Stock orders placed after that time will ship the next shipping day. The USPS Priority EXPRESS transit time to larger metropolitan areas is typically 1 business day. For rural areas and smaller cities, the transit time may be 2 business days. Feel free to inquire for USPS Priority EXPRESS Mail transit time to your zip code.

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US Postal Service Insurance

Using the US Mail keeps shipping costs down. Another way to keep transit costs down is not automatically insuring shipments above $100, which is now included with all my shipping methods. The decision about insurance over $100 is left up to you. I do pack very well and am pleased to say there's been no damage to any shipments (many thousands of packages and counting!), insured or otherwise.

USPS insurance is at your option and rates are currently as follows. Insured packages may require signature, per USPS policy, and they do not waive this option. To select any amount of coverage, up to the value of your purchase, click the corresponding ''Add to Cart'' button below:

Shipping Insurance - USA addresses only

Price

Coverage

Add to Cart

$4.55 $100.01 to $200.00

$5.95 up to $300.00

$7.50 up to $400.00

$9.05 up to $500.00

USA addresses only

Please note that the above shipping insurance is only for US shipments and is not for international shipping. Only the USPS Priority EXPRESS International carries insurance.

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APO and FPO Shipping

I ship to APO and FPO addresses on a regular basis. There is no additional charge for APO or FPO shipping.

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Special Order and Back-Order Multiple Shipments

Special-order items, generally marked with an asterisk (*), will ship on the posted timeframes listed for those pieces. Usually within 7 to 10 business days for US items and up to 6 weeks for overseas special order items. If your order includes both special-order and in-stock items, please allow the posted timeframe for your completed order to ship or please do email in advance to make arrangements.

Back-order items are non-special order items. Back-order timeframes vary depending upon the circumstance, but most US items will ship within 10 business days of your order. Orders for multiples of the same frame may also follow this same timeframe. If your order includes both back-order and in-stock items, I'll email to make arrangements. Please note that secondary shipments will be sent USPS Ground Advantage (formerly called First Class), unless other arrangements are made.

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Example rates for one pair of glasses:

S/H Delivery Method Estimated Transit Time

$66.12 ** USPS Priority EXPRESS Mail International
(includes tracking and insurance up to $200) 3 – 9 days

$50.88 ** USPS Priority Mail International
(includes tracking) 7 – 14 days

$25.80 ** USPS First Class International
(you may be contacted about risks of this method) 14 – 28 days

** - The rates above are example rates. Rates vary based on items purchased and destination nation. The rates above would be about right to most nations in or near Europe. Additional pairs sometimes ship for this same price or a small increment increase. Transit times are estimates and can differ based on location and your nation's customs processing time and also depend upon your national postal service. Each of the above shipping methods may not be displayed depending upon the items selected.

THE SHOPPING CART CALCULATES INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING
The shopping cart will calculate shipping rates to your address. You'll get the exact rates during Step 2 of the Check-Out process and you can modify your order at that time. No credit card or PayPal information is collected until after this step.

EXPRESS INTERNATIONAL OR PRIORITY MAIL INTERNATIONAL RECOMMENDED
I ship internationally via the US Postal Service (USPS) using Priority Mail EXPRESS International for shipping with tracking and insurance up to $200 included in the rate. I also offer USPS Priority Mail International for shipping with a tracking number. The USPS First Class International shipping option includes no insurance and no tracking and can take up to a month in transit, depending on customs processing in the receiving nation. If you select the First Class International, please expect an email from the Attic regarding the risks associated with this shipping method and do allow the extended time for your package to arrive. Some orders may require Priority Mail EXPRESS International and I will email regarding those orders. Using any method, packages are typically delivered by your country's national postal service. I don't cover lost or damaged items, so the Priority Mail EXPRESS International or the Priority Mail International are the recommended choices. I do pack very well and am happy to say I've still had no damage to any international shipments to date.

INTERNATIONAL NAMES AND ADDRESSES MUST MATCH
When ordering from overseas, please be sure the order shipping name and shipping address matches the payment name and shipping address. This may mean you need to enter your shipping address when on the PayPal screen. If ordering from outside the USA for delivery to an address inside the USA, again, please be sure the payment shipping address is the correct shipping address. If names and addresses do not match, your order may have to be cancelled and re-submitted. If you have questions about name and shipping addresses matching, please feel free to email before ordering. Also, please use English characters when entering your address information because the Attic systems cannot handle non-English characters.

NOTES ABOUT INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMS
All packages carry address labels inside the package, in case your customs office misplaces the original packaging. The estimated transit times can be longer due to customs processing time in your country. I recommend contacting your local postal service or customs office with your tracking number in advance to help reduce delays as your package comes into your country.

Some countries may charge import duties and taxes and these will be the responsibility of the recipient. Customs forms will not list contents as a ''gift'' and will not be otherwise falsified. Also note that I only accept funds in US dollars.

You are always welcome to inquire with questions or for a rate quote to your international location. If requesting a shipping quote, because rates can vary based on weight, please include a list of what items you plan to purchase in your email. I'll do my best to respond promptly.

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