Orders are typically shipped within 24 to 48 hours of receipt, & are primarily shipped via UPS or the US Postal Service (USPS). Transit time for all shipping methods do not include weekends or major holidays.
Shipping Rates
Shipping rates are calculated & displayed during the checkout process. The exact rate is determined by UPS or USPS according to the total weight of your order & the method used to ship your order. All orders are subject to a handling fee (UPS: $3.00, USPS: $1.00) which is included in the shipping charge.
Shipping Options
In general, most in-stock items are ready to ship from our warehouse within 1-2 business days from the time your order is placed. Transit times are listed below in a chart outlining the various shipping options. Please note that the timelines given are estimates & vary by order destination. Sundays & federal holidays may affect transit times as well. Hardwick & Sons is not responsible for delays caused by UPS or USPS.
| Domestic Shipping Methods | Estimated Delivery Time |
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*UPS Next Day Air delivers typically by 10:30 am, 3:00 PM, or the end of the next business day depending on location. Hawaii may take an extra day & Alaska may take an additional 1-5 days. |
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| USPS First-Class Package Service - Retail (up to 13 oz.) | 1 to 3 business days |
| USPS Priority Mail 1-Day | 1 to 2 business days |
| USPS Priority Mail 2-Day | 2 to 3 business days |
| USPS Priority Mail 3-Day | 3 to 4 business days |
| USPS Retail Ground | 2 to 8 business days |
| USPS Priority Mail Express 1-Day | 1 to 2 business days or overnight |
| UPS Ground | 1 to 5 business days |
| UPS Standard | 2 to 7 business days |
| UPS Next Day Air* | 1 business day* |
| UPS Next Day Air Early* | 1 business day* |
| UPS Next Day Air Saver* | 1 business day* |
| UPS 2nd Day Air | 2 business days |
| UPS 3 Day Select | 3 business days |
| International Shipping Methods | Estimated Delivery Time |
| USPS First-Class Package Service - Retail | 7 to 21 business days |
| USPS Priority Mail International | 6 to 10 business days |
| USPS Priority Mail Express International | 3 to 5 business days |
| UPS Standard | 2 to 7 business days |
P.O. Boxes and APO/FPO Addresses
Please note that UPS does not ship to P.O. Boxes and APO/FPO addresses. Because of this, we are only able to ship to a P.O. Box or APO/FPO address if you select a USPS service as your shipping method. If you select a UPS option, your order will be delayed as we attempt to contact you to obtain a physical street address.
International Duties & Import Taxes
Customers who place orders outside the U.S. are responsible for any potential international duties and import taxes upon arrival. Please check your local government agency for these costs.