Shipping Rates
(eBay shipping rates may differ slightly)

Ground shipping rates in the Continental U.S. are based on the value of the merchandise or as quoted on eBay. We usually ship via UPS (we do not offer FedEx Ground service). Orders are typically shipped 1-2 business days of receiving your order.

Air shipping rates in the US and orders shipped outside the US are based on the actual cost of shipping + a $3 handling fee.

Shipments to Alaska and Hawaii usually go via U.S. Postal Service (USPS) as FedEx or UPS cost significantly more.

Most air deliveries require a signature upon delivery--read here for more information.
Standard Ground Shipping & Handling in Continental USA
2 to 8 days (see map below for delivery schedule info). UPS rates include insurance.
Click here to learn why we use UPS for most ground shipments.
By special arrangement we can use USPS for shipments in the continental US over $40 --
it is about $2-3 more than UPS and there is no time-definite delivery guarantee.
Product to be Shipped
(shipping box & product packaging adds
1/2 - 1 lb. to the weight of the merchandise)
Shipped
via
USPS
Shipped
via
UPS
Merchandise up to $28 with one flat product (that will fit in a padded envelope) and weighing less than 6 oz.
$3.75*
1st Class Mail
-

Merchandise up to $38 weighing less than 1 lbs.
$6.05*
Priority Mail

-

Merchandise $39-$49 up to 2 lbs.

$7.00

Merchandise $50 to $150

$9.00

Merchandise $151 to $250

$10.50

Merchandise $251 to $400

$12.00

UPS guarantees ground delivery to all addresses in the continental U.S. within a specified time period or the shipping is free (waived between Dec. 12 and Dec. 25th or for inclement weather).

UPS Ground Time-in-Transit (in business days) from Zip Code 84647
(Mount Pleasant Utah) to other destinations in the U.S.
Click for larger view or visit this link for more detail.
Air Shipping in the Continental USA (via UPS or FedEx)
Please specify an arrival date in the comments section of your online order,
as your order may or may not ship the same day your order was placed.
A signature by the recipient is sometimes required for this service, but can be waived.

Service Time (business days)
Shipments to the western U.S. (we're in Utah) cost less than those shipments elsewhere in the country.
Product to
be Shipped
(shipping box & product packaging adds
1/2 - 1 lb. to the total weight)
3-day
2-day
Overnight
(afternoon delivery)

One flat pouch up to one 1 lb
$7-10
(not avail. w/ UPS)
$10-15
$13-19

2-3 lbs.
$9-14
$12-18
$25-35

4-5 lbs.
$15-23
$14-28
$32-40

6-7 lbs.
$22-28
$24-35
$40-56
We charge the actual shipping fee, based on the zone and weight of the package. We will not know the exact shipping total until after your order is packaged and weighed, however estimates are listed above. We are in Utah, so shipments to the east coast cost more than those to the midwest or to the western U.S. Long lens cases or pack frames are significantly more as the "dimensional weight" rule applies -- i.e. they charge by the size of the box, not the weight.
Please note that all UPS Ground shipments to California (except the NW corner), Washington, Nevada, Arizona, Wyoming, most parts of Oregon and Colorado are guaranteed in two days so a
2-day air shipment is unnecessary.

Air Shipping to Alaska, Hawaii or APO/FPO* Addresses
Via USPS Priority Mail.
Costs are approximate and change frequently due to fuel surcharges.

*APO (Army Post Office) / FPO (Fleet Post Office)

Service Time (business days)
Weight of Product
(shipping box, roduct packaging & stuffing add 1/2 - 1 lb. to the weight of the merchandise)
USPS Priority Mail
(2-3 days)
2-day
FedEx or UPS
Overnight
FedEx or UPS

Up to 1 lb.
$6
$12-15
$15-19

2-3 lbs.
$10-15
$20-30
$23-40

4-5 lbs.
$13-18
$34-38
$47-52

6-8 lbs.

$27-39
$35-48
$60-74

International Shipping (Canada, Asia, Europe, UK etc.)
Via USPS (United States Post Office)
Some costs are approximate. The final amount will be relfected on your invoice included with the order. Includes a $4 handling fee.

Service Time (business days)
USPS = United States Postal Service

All products with a value greater than $20 include insurance which is included below. Excepting Express Mail, making a claim for loss or damage can be VERY, VERY SLOW,
taking 2-3 months (please see note 2 below).
Product to
be Shipped
USPS Express Mail International
DEFAULT METHOD OUTSIDE CANADA FOR ORDERS OVER $39 (or rush orders to Canada)
Approx. 3-5 business days
Preferred method as it can be electronically tracked and is insurable (see note 1 below).
USPS Priority Mail International
DEFAULT METHOD FOR ORDERS UNDER $40
Approx. 6-10 business days
Insured but VERY SLOW to obtain a refund if order is lost or delayed (see note 2 below).
USPS First-Class Mail International
DEFAULT METHOD FOR EMPTY SAFARISACKS
Approx. 7-12 business days
Insured but VERY SLOW to obtain a refund if order is lost or delayed (see note 2 below).

Small non-boxed flat items up to 200g (7 oz.)
$28 to Australia/Singapore
$22.25 to Canada
$25 to Europe
$25 to UK
$23.00 to Australia/Singapore
$18.15 to Canada
$22 to Europe
$22 to UK
$9.25 to Australia/Singapore
$5.50 to Canada
$9-11 to Europe
$9.25 to UK

Up to 1-1.5 kg (2-3 lbs.)
$28-34 to Australia/Singapore
$23-27 to Canada
$37-$40 to Europe
$35-39 to UK
$28-32 to Australia/Singapore
$18-22 to Canada
$28-$31 to Europe
$28-31 to UK
$23-26 to Australia/Singapore
$13-16 to Canada
$23-26 to Europe
$24-28 to UK

Up to 1.8-2.3 kg (4-5 lbs.)
$40-45 to Australia/Singapore
$29-36 to Canada
$43-52 to Europe
$41-48 to UK
$38-41 to Australia/Singapore
$22-25 to Canada
$30-35 to Europe
$37-40 to UK
$23-26 to Australia/Singapore
$15-18 to Canada
$33-36 to Europe
$33-36 to UK

Up to 2.5-3 kg (6-7 lbs.)

$49-54 to Australia/Singapore
$33-36 to Canada
$51-57 to Europe
$49-58 to UK
$45-50 to Australia/Singapore
$24-27 to Canada
$39-48 to Europe
$39-47 to UK
N/A
Up to 3.6 kg (8 lbs.). Approx. rates. $53 to Australia/Singapore
$35 to Canada
$60+ to Europe
$57 to UK
 $49 to Australia/Singapore
$26 to Canada
$47 to Europe
$46 to UK
 N/A

Frequently, the delays in international shipping are not the shipping service, rather the customs process on the receiving end (which you are responsible for paying). We have found that packages sent to British Columbia in Canada usually take longer than those going to most other countries like Singapore, Switzerland etc.

Note 1: UPS, FedEx or DHL air is the other option but is about 2-4 times the price of USPS Express Mail International. The cost for a typical belt system is about $60-120. UPS "Stanard" service to Canada (7 business days) for a 2 lb. package is $14.00. UPS Worldwide Expedited" to Canada (3 business days) for a 2 lb. package is $71.00. Brokerage customs fees of UPS or FedEx are usually a lot more than USPS too.

Note 2: All international orders over $20 include insurance. If an order is lost or damaged, we will reship the order and charge your card a second time. Credit for your first order will not be issued until we see a refund from the post office, which sometimes takes 3-4 months (except Express Mail where claims are quicker).
You may opt out of insurance and save a dollar or two (please put "no insurance" in the comments section of your online order), but we are not responsible for lost or damaged orders. PLEASE DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK!

USPS Express Mail International Guaranteed is the quickest method available, but is not available in our area (we live in a rural area and not near a major airport).

N/A = Service Not Available -- maximum package weight for First-Class Mail International is 1.8 kg (4 lbs.).

You may figure your own estimated shipping price by visiting the United States Postal Service (USPS) website and calculating the cost. Don't forget to allow extra for insurance. We will add to that cost a $2.00 handling fee.

Canadian orders cannot always be shipped to a Post Office Box. Generally speaking we prefer to ship to a "street" address.