Shipping

Domestic Shipments (for DVDs, see below)
(Includes continental U.S., Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. Territories)
Processing time to shipping is currently 1 to 3 days. A small percentage of titles, however, demand between 3 to 6 days. Packages ship when the order is complete. Books ordered from our Chalmers and International Warehouses ship separately and are not eligible for free shipping. Books from our International Warehouses have slightly different rates and times.

SHIPPING OPTION TIME COST
(per shipment + per item fee)
ECONOMY MAIL
FREE on qualified orders (read more) 		4-9 business days* after your order is processed $2.99 + $0.99 per item
EXPEDITED GROUND 2-7 business days after your order is processed $4.99 + $1.99 per item
** 2ND DAY AIR
2 business days after your order is processed $7.99 + $1.99 per item
** NEXT DAY AIR 1 business day after your order is processed $17.99
 + $4.99 per item
* Please note that while the overwhelming majority of packages shipped via Economy Mail arrive within the time specified above, in rare cases shipments can take 3 to 5 weeks to arrive. Economy Mail shipments to Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, Puerto Rico and APO/FPO addresses can take 3 to 8 weeks to arrive.

** 2nd and Next Day Air:

  • Shipping time in business days (weekdays, not including holidays) after your order is processed.
  • Add $10 for 2nd Day Air service to Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico.
  • Add $15 for Next Day Air service to Alaska and Hawaii.
  • Next Day shipments cannot be sent to Puerto Rico.
  • Next and 2nd Day Air shipments cannot be sent to P.O. boxes or APO/FPO addresses.
  • Next and 2nd Day Air shipments cannot be sent "general delivery."

 

International Shipments (for DVDs, see below)
Shipping time in business days (weekdays) after your order is processed. Books ordered from our Chalmers and International Warehouses ship separately and are not eligible for free shipping. Books from our International Warehouses have slightly different rates and times.

SHIPPING OPTION TRACKABLE
& INSURED?		 TIME COST
(per shipment + per item fee)
WORLD MAIL
(by courier to your country, then via your local postal system)
No
 to Canada:
7-15 business days		 $4.50 + $2.50 per item    
elsewhere:
7-21 business days 		see chart + see chart
INTERNATIONAL EXPRESS
(street addresses only, phone number required)
Yes
 2-7 business days see chart + see chart
Prices reflect shipping charges only - Import duties are the responsibility of the recipient.

 

International Warehouse Items
Items from our international distributors ship separately from other books in your order. They are not eligable for in-store pickup or free shipping. Processing time to shipping for these items is 2 to 4 days.

SHIPPING OPTION TIME COST (per shipment + per item fee)
IMPORT TO US: STANDARD
 		7-10 business days after your order is processed $3.50 + $4.00 per item
INTERNATIONAL TO INTERNATIONAL: STANDARD
 		Europe — 7-15 days
Canada — 10-14 days
Rest of World — 14-21 days 		$5.50 + $4.50 per item

DVDs: Domestic Shipments
Receive free shipping on all DVDs when you choose Economy Mail. Please note all DVDs ship separately from book orders.

SHIPPING OPTION TIME COST
(per shipment + per item fee)
ECONOMY MAIL 4-9 business days* after your order is processed FREE
EXPEDITED GROUND 2-7 business days after your order is processed $3.99 + $0.99 per item
** 2ND DAY AIR 2 business days after your order is processed $6.99 + $0.99 per item
** NEXT DAY AIR 1 business day after your order is processed $15.99 + $4.99 per item
* Please note that while the overwhelming majority of packages shipped via Economy Mail arrive within the time specified above, in rare cases shipments can take 3 to 5 weeks to arrive. Economy Mail shipments to Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, Puerto Rico and APO/FPO addresses can take 3 to 8 weeks to arrive.

** 2nd and Next Day Air:

  • Shipping time in business days (weekdays, not including holidays) after your order is processed.
  • Add $10 for 2nd Day Air service to Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico.
  • Add $15 for Next Day Air service to Alaska and Hawaii.
  • Next Day shipments cannot be sent to Puerto Rico.
  • Next and 2nd Day Air shipments cannot be sent to P.O. boxes.
  • Next and 2nd Day Air shipments cannot be sent "general delivery."

 

DVDs: International Shipments
Please note all DVDs ship separately from book orders. International DVD shipments are not eligible for free shipping.

SHIPPING OPTION TIME COST
(per shipment + per item fee)
WORLD MAIL
(by courier to your country, then via your local postal system) 		7-21 business days $6.00 + $2.50 per item
Prices reflect shipping charges only - Import duties are the responsibility of the recipient.