Shipping Policy

Free Shipping:
The Writers Store supplies even more value when you reward us with your business. WEB orders to the 48 contiguous U.S. States with select items totaling $99 or more before tax (if applicable) will be shipped FREE via UPS ground or similar method!

Shipping & Handling Guidelines:
We use the commercial carriers UPS, Federal Express and DHL because of their timely service, insurance, and tracking services. Packages MUST be signed for. If the shipping address is different from the billing address you must include the shipping address phone. We typically ship your order on the same day if received by 4PM, Pacific Standard Time, but please calculate the arrival of your package as follows:

Domestic Shipping Arrival Times:

• UPS Ground Service - 48 contiguous U.S. States only / shipped within 48 hours of order / allow up to 7 business days to east coast.
• FedEx 2nd Business Day - 48 contiguous U.S. States only / shipped within 48 hours of order / allow two business days from shipping date.
• FedEx Next Business Day - 48 contiguous U.S. States only / shipped within 48 hours of order / allow one business day from shipping date.

Shipping Items with Different Usually Ships Times
When you purchase items with different availability - i.e. an item available for shipment within 24-48 hours and an item available for shipment within 1-2 weeks - you will have two options:

• Hold and ship everything together - This is our default method. This option has the lowest shipping costs by holding the shipment of your order until all items are available.
• Ship each item, as it is available - If you select this option, each item will be shipped to you as it becomes available. You will pay the shipping costs for each shipment. To select this method please note it in the comment field.

International Shipping Considerations:
International and US Possession shipping costs are varied by destination, weight and insured value. Choosing your country or US Possession from the pull down menu during ordering will calculate your shipping costs. If your country is not in our list please email your exact shipping address and product choices to our Sales Department and we will email back with your total amount including shipping costs for approval. Typical arrival times for international orders are 1-4 days.

IMPORTANT NOTE: We cannot calculate nor are we authorized to collect customs duties, VATs, and other local taxes. These charges are the responsibility of our international customers and typically due and collected upon receipt. In some cases customs authorities don't notify us of their charges until a much later date. In the event we are billed for any customs duties, VATs, or other local taxes, fees and duties we reserve the right to charge the party responsible for payment of the order should this occur. All documentation supporting these charges will be mailed to you via US airmail.

Questions about your Shipment:
Please e-mail our Shipping Department. Or call our Customer Service phone number at 866 229-7483 (International callers please call 310.441.5151), 24-hour fax is 310.441.0944. If you have questions regarding your shipment or merchandise, call during business hours (10 am to 6 PM Pacific Time, Monday through Friday).