printMe1.com's Shipping Options Explained

Introduction

[Updated 3-24-24]

Questions about how we ship? Want to know how long it takes to receive your order? We break down all of the shipping details here!

Most people select our free standard shipping that will arrive within 1-2 weeks including production time. But there are times when you need your order shipped a little faster or faster and with a more reliable arrival date. We offer two USPS products for these situations- USPS First Class/Ground Advantage and USPS Priority.

Please note: The content below contains details on shipping products offered by the USPS and UPS . While we are providing information that can be used for reliably estimating delivery times of our printed products, do not warrant or guarantee the shipping timeframes described below. In rare instances, these services can take longer than expected.

Standard Shipping- US Addresses

Standard shipping to US addresses is FREE and is available for bound materials. This means that any print that is bound with GBC comb, plastic coil, or wire-o qualifies for free shipping. If your print uses 3HP, staple, or no binding, unfortunately standard shipping will not be available in checkout.

Standard shipping is initially processed by UPS, then transferred to the USPS for final delivery. You can use this for shipments to a PO box!

We estimate that with production time included, most orders arrive between 1-2 weeks of placing an order. Once shipped, orders will spend 4-9 days in transit after receiving your tracking notification. This is not a time guaranteed service, so it can take longer in rare instances.

The tracking number you receive is from UPS, and if you click the tracking link, you will see the UPS history. There is usually a delay of up to 48-72 hours before the first tracking update appears.

Tracking updates for this service can be infrequent, but this doesn't mean the order isn't moving. The shipping history will make its first update after the shipment is processed at the regional processing center ⅓ of the way into the shipment's journey.

After departing the initial processing center, the shipment is dispatched to a hub closest to the final destination. Updates will occur when departing and arriving any hub. No updates occur when moving.

Standard shipments depart weekdays at the end of the day.

First Class- US Addresses

Our First Class shipping method uses the Ground Advantage service offered by the United States Postal Service (USPS).

This is a service that spends up to 5 days in transit according to the USPS. This is not a time guaranteed service. With production time included, we estimate most orders will arrive in 8 days.

The first update to the tracking progress will not occur until about 24 hours after receiving your notification when the shipment arrives at the regional hub for the USPS.

Final delivery is made by your usual USPS mail carrier. Local conditions can impact the delivery time.

If you have unbound prints shipping to a US address, they do not qualify for our standard shipping above per USPS regulations, and must ship either via our First Class our USPS Priority options.

Priority Shipping- US Addresses

For addresses in the US, we also offer USPS Priority shipping.

This is a service that is 3-4 days in transit. These shipments depart with the USPS around mid-day usually. With production time included, we estimate most orders will arrive in 6-7 days. If you need your prints in a week, and need the most reliable service for a class or an event, this is the one to choose.

The first update to the tracking will not occur until about 24 hours later when the shipment arrives at a regional hub.

Final delivery is made by the USPS. Local conditions can impact the delivery time.

If you have unbound prints shipping to a US address, they do not qualify for our standard shipping per USPS regulations, and must ship either via our First Class our USPS Priority options.

Standard Shipping- Canadian Addresses

Yes, we do ship to Canada and it's very affordable!

Our primary method is a UPS service that works with the Royal Canadian Post.

Once they are ready to ship, the shipments depart our shop weekly and take about 7 days in transit. These shipments go through UPS's customs service before transferring to the RCP for final delivery.

Please note these shipments do not depart our shop on a daily basis, so please factor extra time for final delivery. Most orders arrive in about 2-3 weeks.

We also occasionally use USPS International First Class which uses the normal customs before being transferred to the RCP.

Materials can be either bound or unbound.

Conclusion

printMe1.com ships to addresses in the USA and Canada.

Recipients in the US can choose from Standard, First Class or Priority shipping. Standard takes 4-9 days in transit. First Class/Ground Advantage is a USPS service that takes 4-5 days in transit, while USPS Priority take 3-4 days in transit. Transit time is in addition to printing time, which is ready to ship in 2 business days (M-F).

Canadian shipping departs our shop on a weekly basis, and takes about 7 days in transit.

This post will update as our shipping options develop.