Unless a customer is otherwise advised, or a particular item is out of stock, shipment of merchandise will occur within ten business days of an orders acceptance. All shipping and handling charges outside the continental United States will be researched for the most competitive shipping services. All shipping and handling charges outside the continental 48 United States will be calculated manually and added to your credit card accordingly. You will be notified via email of such charges prior to shipment for your approval. Shipments will be insured, and any damages occurring during shipment of merchandise to a customer will be the responsibility of the carrier. All orders will be shipped via UPS.