Shipping Info
CALCULATING
SHIPPING COSTS
The Best way to get an estimated shipping cost for your order is to add items to the shopping cart, enter your shipping information and proceed to the billing screen. It will calculate shipping cost before you finalize your order. We quote shipping fees based on the UPS Rate Chart and our handling fee.
Why Estimated? - Additional shipping cost may be incurred on items that are exceedingly heavy or bulky and all express orders. This includes express orders that require additional packaging and or larger box. These additional fees will be added to your order in addition to quoted shipping fees without prior notice.
Additional charges may apply to heavy or bulky items as listed below
Multiple Box Orders, Extra Heavy or Over Sized Boxes, Cases of Water Pouches/Aquablox, Cases of MRE (meals-ready-to-eat), Freeze Dried Food Systems, Mr Heater Portable Heaters, Cases of Heatermeals, Cases of Food Ration Bars, Survival Kits & Systems, Auto Battery Chargers, Sleeping Bags, Water Heaters, Portable Toilets, Tents/Shelters, Bivouac Showers, Water Containers, Kid Alert Signs, Glass Candles, Large Surveillance and inspection mirrors
Please Note: Express order shipping cost may exceed actual product cost due to weight and package dimension, shipping method chosen and destination.
WE DO NOT SHIP OVERSEAS, TO P.O. BOXES, APO, OR FPO ADDRESSES
Orders of $2,500.00 or more are not quoted but will be charged according to UPS publised rates and a handling fee.
Orders Typically ship within 24 hours
Express orders ship the same day (if Received by 1 PM, Pacific Time).
Shipping Rate & Zone Chart.
( ZONE 1 STATES )
( AZ,CA,CO,ID,MT,NM,NV,OR,UT,WA,WY )
| FROM
| TO
| UPS GROUND
| 3 Day Select
| 2nd Day Air
| Next Day Air
|
| 0.00
| $49.99
| $6.95
| $14.95
| $20.95
| $34.95
|
| $50.00
| $99.99
| $8.95
| $18.95
| $25.95
| $41.95
|
| $100.00
| $149.00
| $10.95
| $20.95
| $28.95
| $48.95
|
| $150.00
| $249.00
| $12.95
| $28.95
| $37.95
| $60.95
|
| $250.00
| $349.99
| $14.95
| $32.95
| $42.95
| $69.95
|
| $350.00
| $499.99
| $18.95
| $37.95
| $49.95
| $80.95
|
| $500.00
| $999.99
| $59.00
| $86.95
| $150.95
| $241.95
|
| $1000.00
| $1,499.99
| $79.00
| $137.95
| $179.95
| $288.95
|
| $1500.00
| $2,500.00
| $99.00
| $158.95
| $206.95
| $332.95
|
( ZONE 2 STATES )
( AR,IA,IL,KS,LA,MN,MO,MS,NE,ND,OK,SD,TX,WI )
| FROM
| TO
| UPS GROUND
| 3 Day Select
| 2nd Day Air
| Next Day Air
|
| 0.00
| $49.99
| $7.95
| $17.95
| $26.95
| $39.95
|
| $50.00
| $99.99
| $9.95
| $21.95
| $33.95
| $46.95
|
| $100.00
| $149.00
| $12.95
| $23.95
| $44.95
| $57.95
|
| $150.00
| $249.00
| $15.95
| $38.95
| $49.95
| $68.95
|
| $250.00
| $349.99
| $19.95
| $47.95
| $57.95
| $74.95
|
| $350.00
| $499.99
| $22.95
| $56.95
| $82.95
| $120.95
|
| $500.00
| $999.99
| $69.00
| $98.95
| $174.95
| $269.95
|
| $1000.00
| $1,499.99
| $89.00
| $158.95
| $192.95
| $307.95
|
| $1500.00
| $2,500.00
| $109.00
| $197.95
| $226.95
| $359.95
|
( ZONE 3 STATES )
( AL,DE,CT,DC,FL,GA,IN,KY,MA,MD,ME,MI,NC,NH,NJ,NY,OH,PA,RI,SC,TN,VA,VT,WV )
( Alaska & Hawaii - Use only UPS 2nd Day Air and Next Day Air Rates below )
| FROM
| TO
| UPS GROUND
| 3 Day Select
| 2nd Day Air
| Next Day Air
|
| 0.00
| $49.99
| $8.95
| $20.95
| $33.95
| $43.95
|
| $50.00
| $99.99
| $10.95
| $24.95
| $39.95
| $59.95
|
| $100.00
| $149.00
| $12.95
| $26.95
| $52.95
| $68.95
|
| $150.00
| $249.00
| $17.95
| $42.95
| $61.95
| $78.95
|
| $250.00
| $349.99
| $21.95
| $50.95
| $69.95
| $93.95
|
| $350.00
| $499.99
| $24.95
| $59.95
| $94.95
| $142.95
|
| $500.00
| $999.99
| $79.00
| $101.95
| $219.95
| $293.95
|
| $1000.00
| $1,499.99
| $99.00
| $162.95
| $253.95
| $337.95
|
| $1500.00
| $2,500.00
| $119.00
| $200.95
| $318.95
| $376.95
|
All orders are subject to a minimum shipping charge. Dependent on the item's amount and or the value or nature of the items sent, some orders will be sent with "signature required" or "adult signature required" and will not be left at shipping address. You agree to be responsible to be present for delivery of your order or reshipping, handling and or restocking fees will be charged.
SHIPPING CHARGES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
You agree we are not responsible for shipment damage if not notified of damage within 48 hours. Products that have been altered or damaged, whether used or unused when out of the control of The Preparedness Center are considered non-returnable and non-restockable.
The Preparedness Center will refund standard shipping charges (from us to you) and priority postage or Ground UPS shipping charges (from you to us) ONLY when due to defect in merchandise. Returns must be complete with parts, accessories, manuals, etc. Products with defects caused by misuse, abuse, accidents, modifications, negligence, failure to read and adhere to operating instructions, repairs or attempts at repairs, lack of proper routine maintenance and other causes beyond the control of The Preparedness Center are not covered in this policy. Batteries and / or damage caused by faulty or leaking batteries are the responsibility of the purchaser.
BACK-ORDERED AND DISCONTINUED ITEMS
We do not automatically back order items. If an item you ordered is not included in your shipment you will find a green notice stating that the item is either back-ordered or discontinued. We only charge for items that have been included and shipped in your order. Shipping charges may be higher on some items ordered. Minimun shipping charges apply to all orders.
SHIPMENT TIMES & DELAYS
You agree that The Preparedness Center is not responsible for service transit time. Transit times are provided by UPS, exclude weekends and holidays. Delivery times may vary due to peak seasonal demands, weather conditions, disasters and acts and conditions beyond the control of UPS.
TIME IN TRANSIT DISCLAIMER
We will not be held responsible for shipment delays and are unable to issue refunds for shipping charges because of delayed shipments due to peak seasonal demand, acts of God, acts or failures of Buyer, acts of civil, military authority, earthquakes, hurricanes, Snowstorms, fires, strikes, floods, epidemics, attacks, war, delays in transportation, acts and conditions beyond the control of our freight carriers. other causes beyond Seller's reasonable control, including, without limitation, delays in obtaining or inability to obtain labor, products, necessary credit card authorization, address verification and/or necessary information from buyer to process order. Our responsible lies in the fulfillment of orders within our facility and readying the packages for UPS pickup from our facility. Our guarantee to you is that your package will leave our facility within the time specified in our shipping schedule. Please adjust your schedule accordingly.
Shipping Into A Disaster Zone
You agree to assume full responsiblity of all charges incurred by The Preparedness Center due to the attempt of shipping items into and within the outer-laying areas of a disaster zone.
You agree that Prior to placing an order that you have reviewed all current shipping information and delays in your area with the United Parcel Service at www.UPS.com
In Transit Shipping Time
We ship according to UPS Holiday shipping schedules. Please adjust your schedule accordingly.
The following information pertains to all shipments within
the continental United States, Alaska, and Hawaii.
UPS Next Day Air Orders received prior to 1 pm PST (Pacific Standard Time) Monday through Friday, will leave on the same business day ordered. PLEASE NOTE: Weekends & Holidays are not counted in shipping time. Please adjust your schedule accordingly.
UPS 2nd Day Air Orders received prior to 1 pm PST (Pacific Standard Time) Monday through Friday, will leave on the same business day ordered. PLEASE NOTE: Weekends & Holidays are not counted in shipping time. Please adjust your schedule accordingly.
UPS 3 Day Select Orders received prior to 1 pm PST (Pacific Standard Time) Monday through Friday, will leave on the same business day ordered. PLEASE NOTE: Weekends & Holidays are not counted in shipping time. Please adjust your schedule accordingly.
Ground Service Orders are typically processed and shipped from our warehouse within 2-5 business days upon receipt of your order. This time may increase due to high demand, product availability and incoming freight delays due to weather conditions and other acts beyond our control. Please adjust your schedule accordingly.
UPS Ground Service transit times from our west coast facility to the east coast is approximately 5 to 12 business days. Please adjust your schedule accordingly.
Please be sure
you enter your correct email address on the order form. You will be emailed the tracking number(s) for your order.
SHIPMENT ERRORS
Mistakes happen. We strive to have all orders processed fully and correctly. On occasion a problem can occur. It is important that you immediately notify us of any problems with your order. Please do so within 48 hours. Remember, sometimes an order is sent in several boxes, you should have received an email with the tracking number for each box. Track each package to ensure one isn't delayed in transit or left at a neighbors. When notifying us of a problem, please provide your order number, a list of the quantity and items you received, a list of the quantity and items shown on the packing list, and a description of the problem.
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