As we get more into the holiday season, we’ve already noticed some instances of UPS and USPS taking longer than typical to get from us to you.
We try to get your order out as quickly as we possibly can, but once it’s been picked up by UPS or USPS, we’re at their mercy. USPS does not guarantee their delivery times, though they’re mostly accurate (except when they’re not). Both UPS and USPS also handle greatly increased volume of packages this time of year (ie. they make more mistakes this time of year – especially with the use of substitute and seasonal drivers.)
We recommend the following:
Order early to allow for delays like bad weather or carrier misrouting. Make sure the address you give us is good for both UPS and USPS priority mail (or tell us if one or other should not be used.)
The following is our best guess, as to how late orders can be placed & still make it to a given destination for delivery before Christmas. UPS doesn’t generally deliver on Saturday, but USPS Priority Mail does deliver on Saturday. (Final day for UPS ground delivery is Monday 12/24 & final day for USPS Priority mail delivery is Monday 12/24.)
Zone 4
UPS orders (5# or more) – assume 5 days in transit – order by 12/16 will ship by 12/17 – package should arrive 12/24.
USPS orders (3-4# or less) – estimated time 3 days in transit – order by 12/18 will ship by 12/19 – package should arrive around 12/22 or 12/24.
Zone 3
UPS orders (5-8# or more) – assume 3-4 days in transit – order by 12/17 will ship by 12/18 – package should arrive 12/21 or 12/24.
USPS orders (3-4# or less) – estimated time 3 days in transit – order by 12/18 will ship by 12/19 – package should arrive around 12/22 or 12/24.
Zone 2
UPS orders (8# or more) – assume 2-3 days in transit – order by 12/18 will ship by 12/19 – package should arrive 12/21 or 12/22.
USPS orders (7# or less) – estimated time 2-3 days in transit – order by 12/18 will ship by 12/19 – package should arrive around 12/21 or 12/24.
Zone 1
UPS orders (8# or more) – assume 1-2 days in transit – order by 12/19 will ship by 12/20 – package should arrive 12/21 or 12/24.
USPS orders (7# or less) – estimated time 1-3 days in transit – order by 12/18 will ship by 12/19 – package should arrive around 12/20-12/24.
Maine
UPS orders (15# or more) – assume 1-2 days in transit – order by 12/19 will ship by 12/20 – package should arrive 12/21 or 12/24.
USPS orders (15# or less) – estimated time 1-2 days in transit – order by 12/19 will ship by 12/20 – package should arrive around 12/21-12/24.
Am I too late?
If the guidelines above indicate you’re cutting it close on whether it’ll arrive by the date you need it there (or even past the recommended order by date), HAVE NO FEAR, we can certainly upgrade your shipping to a UPS guaranteed 3day, 2day, or overnight delivery for additional cost, just give us a call (telephone 207-265-2326) for the shipping rates, and to ensure we know your wishes regarding expedited shipping for a given deadline. The above are general guidelines and who knows? with more specific address info, we may be able to figure something out and you might not have to pop for expensive expedited shipping!