Palztrade 

Packing and Shipping Information for the USA Mainland and Worldwide.

We have safely packed and shipped thousands of items. Everything shipped is personally packed by us, the owners. Being a small family owned business, care is taken with each and every order like we are packing it for ourselves. We use the United States Postal Service, Altoona, FL 32702 branch. Most USA Mainland destination items are shipped Priority Mail. International items are shipped Air Parcel Post, and Global priority depending on the item.

Your shipping cost:

• Each item ad has the exact shipping information (zip codes) within so that you know the cost before you bid or Buy it Now. It is either a flat amount or needs to be figured using the eBay shipping calculator on the bottom part of the ad. If you are an INTERNATIONAL customer, email us before the purchase to know your exact shipping and handling amount.
• Exact amount: In the shipping information area will be the actual amount for shipping.
• eBay shipping calculator: In the shipping information area - The eBay shipping calculator. It is located towards the bottom of the ad. You simply put your zip code in the box and you will see the exact amount of shipping cost to you. If you are an INTERNATIONAL customer, email us before the purchase to know your exact shipping and handling amount.

Combined Shipping amount:

• If you want to purchase multiple items from us, enjoy shipping savings when we combine the shipping.
• We calculate your multi item shipping amount by weighing all the items you purchased with the packing material and figure the cost to your zip code.
• Combined shipping cost is less than if you ad the separate items shipping cost, only if they fit in the same box. Very large items that cannot be packed together cannot be combined.

What we do to insure your package gets to you safely:

• Packed in box. We use padded envelopes for smaller items.
• Packing cushioning. We use different types of cushioning depending on the item.
• Tape all box seams. We do not just put one piece of tape across the top, rather at the flap ends also.
• Address label is clear taped over so it is clear even if it gets wet.
• Our return address is clear taped over so it is clear even if it gets wet.
• Priority Mail stickers used on brown boxes so that it is not mistaken for Parcel Post and takes the long route.
• Fragile, do not crush, do not drop etc. stamps are applied to boxes.
• Consistently ship from the same location
• Print USPS labels for clear type addresses.
   

Shipping services we use:

• USPS Priority Mail, advertised  2-3 day delivery. (they do not guarantee) Most items shipped this service.
• Global Priority for international
• Air Mail Parcel Post for international

Where we ship to:

• All states in the United States Mainland
• Hawaii, Alaska and Puerto Rico
• APO addresses
• World wide: Email for shipping cost.

International Shipping notes:

• We do NOT mark gift on the customs forms.
• Email us for shipping BEFORE you purchase unless you are familiar with the higher costs of shipping to your country.  Include your country so the shipping is figured for your address only.