Shipping Estimates

SHIPS FROM CALIFORNIA IN THE UNITED STATES
Please note that Contempo Crystals is not responsible for items lost or damaged in transit. If you would like to cover your packages, please see the shipping protection information below.

Please know I truly HATE having to charge these rates, they are determined by the shipping companies (mostly USPS & UPS), and they are constantly raising prices on us small businesses.  I do not make any profit on these costs, and honestly they don't even cover my costs to ship. In addition to the actual postage rate paid to the shipping companies, I also pay for a sturdy box, padding, envelopes and more which have all gone up significantly in price these past couple years.

Please keep in mind the items shape, size, and weight of what you are purchasing.  This is why I provide the box sizes below.  Just because something might be short in one way to fit in a box, it may be too fat to fit another way, which will automatically require a larger box. Even if it is within 1" or less on one side, I will not ship it in that box, it is too tight.  Packaging also adds weight and size to the items.  My priority is the item safety, I won't just shove it in to fit.


UNITED STATES SHIPPING

All shipments come with the OPTION to add package protection via the Route App for an additional $2.95.  This will cover the cost to replace or refund your order.  If you choose not to add Route, Contempo Crystals cannot refund or replace your shipments or items.

US orders $200 and more will qualify for an $11 flat rate ground shipping option that also includes the Route protection for free!  I will always try to send Priority for these, but depending on size and weight they may go UPS Ground. This is at my discretion as sometimes these orders cost me upward of $50 to ship. Some limitations apply.

USPS GROUND (previously First Class) - $5-7   (only for orders that are under 8oz total)
Items weighing less than 8 oz.  Think jewelry items, a few tumbles, a small worry stone, etc.  The total package including the box and stuffing must weigh under 16 ounces.... which is not much when we are talking rocks.

SMALL PRIORITY - $9.50
Packages with a good amount of small items (think many tumbles or palm stones), or one or two decent sized pieces.  The rough package size is 7" long by 4" wide and 4" tall, or 7" wide by 5" wide and 3" tall.  Weight does not matter here for US addresses.

MEDIUM PRIORITY - $15.50
Similar to the Padded Envelope, weight does not matter here.  It is what fits inside the box.  A TON of little pieces, a handful of decent sized pieces, or one big-ish piece.  Your rough size limit is roughly 10" long, 8" wide, and 5" tall.

LARGE PRIORITY/GROUND - $22
Same as Medium Flat Rate, but you can fit even more!  Or a big statement piece.  Your size limit is roughly 12" by 12" by 5". Please note that if your order is larger than the Priority box, it will likely go Ground.  This is at MY discretion as the cost will be far higher than the amount you are paying. I always try to fit into Priority if I can though.

Larger orders may require multiple boxes, or a larger box, so the next level is $38.  Even larger or oversized items is $45 and up. But you can take advantage of this by spending $200 or more for the discounted rate above.

 

  

CANADA & MEXICO SHIPPING

All shipments come with the OPTION to add package protection via the Route App for an additional $2.95.  This will cover the cost to replace or refund your order.  If you choose not to add Route, Contempo Crystals cannot refund or replace your shipments or items.  Orders $200 or more will include the Route package protection for free.

USPS GROUND - $20-30
Packages weighing less 1-2 pounds.  Think accessories, pebbles, palm stones, small points, lightweight crystals like Pink Halite.

SMALL - $35-60
Packages with a good amount of small items, or one or two decent sized pieces.  The rough package size is 7" long by 3.5" wide and 3.5" tall, or 7" wide by 4.5" wide and 3" tall.  4 Pound Limit - Including Packaging!

MEDIUM - $70-85
A ton of little pieces, a handful of decent sized pieces, or one big-ish piece.  Your rough size limit is roughly 10" long, 7" wide, and 4.5" tall. 20 Pound Limit Per Box!

LARGE - $80-100
Same as Medium Flat Rate, but you can fit even more!  Or a big statement piece.  Your size limit is roughly 11" by 11" by 4.5". 20 Pound Limit Per Box!  These may have to go ground though.

Larger orders may require multiple boxes, a larger box, or special handling.  Please let me know before you claim any large items. Prices do NOT include customs fees, import fees, etc. those are determined at the time of import.  I have no control and cannot see any of this information.

 

OUTSIDE NORTH AMERICA?


**International shipping outside of the US, Canada & Mexico MAY be available for previous customers in good standing.

See the International Orders page for additional details. Checkout at this time is done through PayPal Invoice if I'm able to do it.  Shipping rates are roughly $20-30 higher than each of the Canada & Mexico rate ranges. Please also consider the box sizes and weight limits that are noted at the very top of the page and under each shipping level.  I will not have exact costs until checkout, at which time you have already agreed to pay the required shipping. You also agree to pay any customs and import fees that your country determines at customs import. I have no idea what they will charge.

 

 

Once packages are with the shipping company, we have no control of how they are handled.  If you would like to protect your order, you MUST have the Route package protection otherwise I cannot issue any refunds. If you need signature confirmation please let me know BEFORE checking out - if you've had issues with items being delivered, you may want to add this. This would be an additional cost of about $3-10 depending on order total.

The shipping costs are general guidelines.  Large, oddly-shaped, or fragile packages may require special handling.  I won't know what your final shipping rate will be until checkout as there are many variables.  Please keep in mind that the box, padding and free crystals do add a little weight too.  For example, even if you bought a 8oz piece, it will still take over 8oz to ship it.