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Holiday ShippingUpdated 16 days ago

Holiday Shipping Policy & Deadlines

To help ensure your gifts arrive on time, please place your order by 12:00 PM (Noon) EST on the date listed for your chosen shipping method:


Shipping Deadlines for Christmas Delivery

  • Free Standard Shipping (5–7 business days): Order by December 15th

  • UPS® Ground / FedEx Ground (4–5 business days): Order by December 15th

  • USPS Priority Mail Express / FedEx Express 3-Day: Order by December 19th

  • FedEx & UPS 3 Day Select®: Order by December 19th

  • FedEx & UPS 2nd Day Air®: Order by December 20th

  • FedEx & UPS Next Day Air®: Order by December 21st

Important Note: USPS, UPS, and FedEx do not guarantee delivery within 7 days of Christmas and do not offer refunds for missed delivery dates, regardless of service level.


Free Holiday Shipping

Enjoy FREE Standard Shipping on orders over $99 (after discounts) to the 48 contiguous United States.
Orders under $99 ship for a flat rate of $9.95 via ground shipping.

Oversized items may incur a shipping surcharge, noted on the product page.


Shipping Outside the Contiguous U.S.

Orders shipped to Alaska, Hawaii, or international destinations may require additional shipping fees and have longer delivery times.

  • Alaska, Hawaii & Puerto Rico: Ship via USPS or UPS Ground.

  • Other International Orders: Ship via UPS or DHL Express. Shipping charges are shown at checkout.

Please click here for more information regarding our International Shipping Policy


Express Shipping: December 18th–24th

During the final holiday rush, expedited shipping is available but not guaranteed. Delays may occur due to:

  • High carrier volume

  • Weather or travel conditions

  • Carrier staffing shortages

  • Holiday closures or unforeseen events (including pandemics)

We will do our best to ship expedited orders placed before 12:00 PM EST on business days the same day. However, we cannot guarantee same-day processing during peak times.

Business days are Monday–Friday and do not include federal holidays.


Shipping Insurance

Once your order leaves our warehouse, we are not responsible for:

  • Carrier delays

  • Incorrect deliveries

  • Lost or stolen packages

For peace of mind, we recommend adding ROUTE Shipping Insurance at checkout. This optional service protects your shipment in the event of loss, theft, or damage.

Learn more about Shipping Insurance.


Still have questions? Our team is happy to help make your holiday shopping smooth and stress-free!

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