Strait City Trading Co

Shipping

Trade through the straits

At Strait City Trading Co, we strive to ship your order the same or next business day. We will contact you if we encounter delays or other problems when processing your order.

Strait City Trading Co ships packages via US Postal Service unless you request otherwise. For lighter packages, we offer a choice between First-Class Mail and Priority Mail. The Post Office advertises a 2-3 day delivery standard for Priority Mail, and it may be 1 or 2 days faster than First-Class Mail. Packages heavier than 13 ounces ship by Priority Mail, regardless of service choice. All packages are shipped with Delivery Confirmation.

It is not our intention to profit from shipping at Strait City, but this does not mean shipping charges equal postage. In the interest of simplicity, shipping charges represent average postage costs as well as some hidden costs such as transaction and packaging costs. We distinguish shipping costs from merchandise costs because they represent an expense that cannot be recovered and is not generally refunded when merchandise is returned.

We can accomodate requests for other USPS services and for other carriers. Put your request and any relevant data (account numbers, etc.) in the "Additional Information" box on the billing information page, or just give us a call and we will help.

Shipping Charges

Regular Mail:

Smaller items cost from $2.90 to $3.95 to ship by First Class mail, depending on weight. Additional items add between $0.50 and $2.00 each. First Class mail is generally limited to packages weighing less than 13 ounces.

Priority Mail:

Packages shipping by Priority mail cost from $5.25 to $8.45 for the first item, depending on weight, and between $0.25 and $3.00 for each additional item.

Special Cases

Expedited Shipping:

For overnight or date-definite shipping select the "Other" shipping method on the checkout page. Put your choice of carrier, if any, and your account number, if any, in the "Special Instructions" box. If you know the shipping cost, enter it into the "Other" amount. We will contact you for your approval if we need to add or adjust the shipping cost. Please contact us with any question.

Examples:

Express Mail (US Postal Service): Overnight to many areas, 2nd day to others. $19.00 if it fits in a flat rate envelope. The cost for a 1 pound package ranges from $16.00 to $32.00, depending on how far the package must travel. More details may be found at www.usps.com.

UPS: The cost for a package shipping by UPS depends on speed, distance and weight. A good choice for day definite delivery. Extra charges for residential, rural and weekend delivery. Additional information at www.ups.com.

Fedex: Similar to UPS, but generally cheaper for expedited services. Rate information at www.fedex.com.

Military Mail:

Yes, we do ship to men and women in the services.

International:

We ship to many international addresses. Smaller packages are shipped through the US Post Office. Enter shipping cost at check out if known; otherwise we will contact you concerning shipping method and charges. Only after you have agreed to shipping charges and method will we charge your account and ship. Please be sure we have a valid e-mail address or phone number to contact you with. Please contact us for additional information and options.

Examples:

Canada: Most first class packages will ship at the US domestic rate; we will contact you otherwise. On the other hand, please note the priority mail to Canada is considerably more expensive.

UK, Ireland, Australia: First class international postage is about double the US domestic rate. Shipping cost for two extra-large black stretch belts is $10.60.

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