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As soon as possible, as quickly as possible, as reliably as possible!

We know that if you are buying one of our products it is probably because you needed it yesterday. We obviously can't deliver it to you yesterday so we will do our best to get it to you tomorrow, and in some cases, today.

To achieve this we try to have all items in stock at all times, process orders up until close of business, and use fast and reliable couriers. We then back this up with procedures to keep you informed and to keep an eye on the delivery. Finally we end it with a call to make sure you have the product and are happy with it.

When?

All items are typically kept in stock and ship same day for:

  • Local/national orders received before 4pm
  • International orders received before 1pm

For orders that can not ship same day, we will notify you with a target shipping date.

Where?

The majority of orders will ship from our Sydney office.

How?

For local and national orders we will use:

  • Australia Post express satchels (typically)
  • Australia Post
  • Couriers including Go, Couriers Please, and TNT

For international orders we will generally use Australia Post to ship to the destination country. We may use a local carrier for last mile.

We will use other means if you specifically request it, and any additional fees will be passed onto you. If we doubt the legitimacy of the shipping company, we will politely refuse.

Process

Once packed, we will send you an email confirming the courier and the reference number.

We will check the status of your order and send you another email once we believe the item has been delivered. Occassionally we will have an item delivered and put aside. Weeks later we receive a phone call from the customer wondering when we are shipping it. So if you receive the email but don't have the goods, please check with your receptionist or storeman. It should be somewhere. In the unlikely event of it being delivered to the wrong address we can follow that up.

For orders that are running late being delivered we request that you contact the courier. We can try to follow it up but are typically fobbed off because the goods are now considered yours.

Responsibility and Ownership

Once the goods are shipped they are your responsibility.

By our Terms and Conditions, they remain our property until they are paid for.

And that then means shipping is always that grey area of who is responsible. For expensive orders we request that you take the insurance option so that there is no disagreement as to who is responsible for a lost or damaged shipment.

What is covered with our shipping insurance?

Our normal terms and conditions (like most businesses) is that you take possession the moment an order ships. If the order is lost or damaged in transit then, in theory, it’s your problem. In reality we will have a conversation and try to work out a good way to resolve the issue where we are both happy (or not too upset).

Shipping insurance is there to remove the drama. If an order is lost or damaged in transit, we will simply send out a replacement, and we will then deal with the courier directly to resolve the original problem.

Our shipping insurance also means that if an order is delayed beyond what is normal and reasonable then we will send you another shipment (stock levels permitting). Then you should receive one of them sooner, and when the second one arrives you simply Return To Sender.

How much is shipping insurance?

Shipping insurance is 5% of the cost of the goods.

Is it worth it? Practically we have had far less than 5% of shipments have problems. It is, however, what Australia Post and other couriers charge. Ultimately insurance is about peace of mind and less hassle when something does go wrong.

Shipping insurance as an option

Shipping insurance is offered as an option on all our web sites. You can select it at the checkout.

For large orders our staff may also ask if you would like shipping insurance.

If you would like shipping insurance on an order you are placing with us, just ask.

Mandatory shipping insurance

Unfortunately we have had a couple of large orders not make it and then the customer refused to pay. A friend suggested that the easy way to avoid the dispute is to insure any shipments where we have a significant risk.

If you would like an immediate line of credit (30 days to pay) and have the goods ship immediately (no credit check delays) and are purchasing over $500 then we will add shipping insurance to your order.

The shipping insurance can be waived if the order is between $500 and $2,000 and you provide us with a formal confirmation that you accept responsibility of the goods once they ship.

Alternatively you can prepay by direct deposit or credit card.

What is not covered?

If there is a clear proof of delivery to the shipping address provided then we class that as delivered. Unfortunately there are cases where it is lost somewhere between the loading dock or receptionist and ending up in your hands. But we also know that a photo of the bag against a generic grey background is not proof of delivery, it is just proof of existence! It needs to be a reasonable proof of delivery.

It also doesn’t cover the expectation of overnight delivery. For example, if we were to ship to Melbourne (we are in Sydney) then we would expect it to be delivered within about 3 days. Most of the time it is overnight, but there are enough floods and other issues that regularly cause minor delays. Sending a second order the next day tends to not fix the problem. If it is super urgent, talk to us about how we can minimise the risk.

For damage claims we ask that you contact us immediately and we will probably ask for photos or some proof. The shipping insurance doesn’t cover claims weeks later. We do have warranty covering our items, but it excludes physical damage (e.g. being dropped). If the goods are damaged in transit then please let us know ASAP so we can cover it under the shipping insurance.