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Shipping policy

Hours of Operation

  • Customer service is available Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST.
  • All orders must be submitted via email (no phone orders accepted).
  • Please indicate if your order was previously sent; the factory is not responsible for duplicate orders.
  • Order acknowledgments will be sent for each purchase order and must be signed and returned prior to the ship date.

Minimum Order Requirement

  • Minimum order value: $100 of product.

Production Time

  • Production times vary by product and are noted on each product page.
  • A complete purchase order and artwork approval are required before production begins.

Changes & Cancellations

  • All cancellations or changes must be submitted in writing.
  • Cancellations must be made well in advance of the scheduled ship date; work already completed may be invoiced.
  • Any change may delay the original ship date.
  • If adding to an already produced (but not yet shipped) order, a new purchase order is required. Additional pieces will be scheduled separately at current pricing.

Overruns & Underruns

  • The factory reserves the right to ship within 5% of the original order quantity.
  • Overruns ship to the same address as the order; for drop shipments, overruns ship to the billing address unless otherwise specified.

Claims & Returns

  • Claims must be made within 10 days of receipt of merchandise.
  • Returns require prior approval and a Return Authorization Number from customer service.
  • All claims for goods damaged in transit must be filed with the carrier.

Self Promotions

  • EQP minus 10% with a reduced setup charge (varies by item). Terms and conditions apply. Not combinable with other promotional offers or discounts.

Shipping Terms

  • Orders ship according to instructions on the purchase order. If not specified, we will ship at our discretion.
  • The factory is not responsible for courier delays, natural disasters, or events beyond our reasonable control.
  • Title to merchandise passes to the buyer at the time of shipment.
  • Claims for loss or damage must be filed with the carrier; retain all materials for carrier inspection.
  • UPS/FedEx may bill the factory for address corrections; these charges will be invoiced to the customer.
  • Even with a third-party shipper number, address correction charges are billed back to the factory and invoiced separately to the customer.
  • All perishable items returned due to inadequate addresses will be destroyed; non-perishables will be donated.

Dropship & Split Shipments

  • $2.50 (V) per location for drop shipping individual gifts. Addresses must be submitted using our factory Excel template; otherwise, $3.00 (V) per location applies.
  • $12.50 (V) per location for split shipments (bulk quantities to multiple locations).
  • Shipping charges and mailer boxes are additional and billed separately.

Foreign Shipments

  • Canada: $2.50 (V) per address (drop or bulk).
  • All other international: $20 (V) per address (drop or bulk).
  • We cannot ship to: Mexico, Brazil, Norway, Nigeria, Bahamas.
  • The receiver is responsible for all taxes, duties, and miscellaneous charges.
  • Declared value defaults to catalog pricing unless otherwise requested.
  • The factory is not responsible for customs or freight delays beyond our control.

Individual Mailers

  • $2.00 (V) for a standard non-custom individual mailer (insertion included).
  • Deduct $0.20 (V) for flat mailers.
  • Mailers are bulk packed into a master carton unless drop shipping is requested (additional fees apply).
  • Custom printed mailers available; inquire for details.

Gift Cards

  • $0.25 (V) per piece if you supply identical gift cards.
  • $2.50 (V) per piece to match a specific card to a corresponding package.
  • Factory-made gift cards: $1.25 (V) per piece plus a $60 (V) setup (minimum 25 pieces).
  • Standard size: 5" W × 3" H.

Warm Weather Shipping

  • If outside temperature exceeds 70°F, shipping coolers may be required for chocolate and other meltable items.
  • Standard shipments: $15 (V) per cooler, per carton.
  • Drop shipments: $5 (V) per cooler, per location.
  • Pricing may vary based on item size; contact the factory for a quote.

Random Samples

  • Sample orders totaling less than $15 are billed at no charge, but we require your UPS or FedEx shipper number for freight.

Artwork Specifications

  • $5 (V) per artwork; $5 (V) per artwork proof.
  • Submit artwork via email with the purchase order number in the subject line.
  • Vector formats: .EPS, .AI, .PDF (Adobe Illustrator CS5 for PC or CorelDraw X4 for PC). Fonts must be converted to outlines/curves.
  • Raster art: 300 DPI or higher at actual size (for 4-color process artwork only).
  • Templates and image requests available on our website or via email.

Setup Charges

  • Initial orders: setup charge as listed under each item’s specifications.
  • Reorders: billed at ½ of the initial setup charge.
  • Artwork is kept on file for 1 year.

PMS Match

  • Available on direct imprint orders only.
  • $40 (V) per PMS match.
  • Stock colors may be exact matches at no additional charge when available.
  • Due to varying surfaces and imprint methods, colors may appear differently.

Rights to Promotion

  • We reserve the right to use all products in our advertising and displays unless otherwise notified in writing at the time of order.

Disclaimer

  • Prices are subject to change. Website pricing supersedes catalog pricing.
  • The factory cannot guarantee continuity of exact shade, color, size, weight, texture, or construction of finished goods.
  • If a product is unavailable at the time of shipment, a product of equal or greater value may be substituted.